tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra
soon led, headed approaching straight, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along in rear of mid-division approaching straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression towards rear entering straight, soon no extra
in rear, pushed along under 2f out and kept on one pace from over 1f out, eased closing stages, never a factor
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and some headway on inner under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out and 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
led early, prominent and led again approaching straight, ridden and headed under 2f out, under pressure and no impression inside final furlong
always towards rear and pushed along early, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2f out
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and kept on one pace on outer final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well to challenge 2f out and soon led, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
mid-division, pushed along 2f out and some headway on inner 1f out, not clear run and kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along early straight and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden and closer under 2f out, headway between horses 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
After last year's exploits, which included a second place behind Skitter Scatter in the Group 2 Debutante Stakes at the Curragh, BANDIUC EILE has been very disappointing. However, she looked ready to lose her maiden tag when just failing to catch These Days over the track and trip three weeks ago and should go one better. Royal Highness, who was almost 2l away in third, had every chance and looks held. Storm Approaching showed some potential on her final start for James Fanshawe at Wolverhampton and has joined Denis Hogan who will find a race for her soon. Sweet Affection, who cost 100,000gns and is a half-sister to five winners, makes a belated racecourse debut and wouldn't need to be special to make a successful start.
Angel In The Sky (IRE) Sir Prancealot filly out of Jewell In The Sky.
Scarlet Seymour (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on inner, ridden entering straight, weakened, last of 14, 22 1/2l behind Mean Fomhair (9-13) at Roscommon 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
The Green Bus (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Towards rear, no impression 2f out, soon no extra, last of 17, 35 1/4l behind Fancy Feat (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll Yielding in May.
Tremendous (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Ld/disp till wo with clr ld from 2nd, jnd & hdd after 5out, rdn to hold pos 4out, wknd qckly bef 3out, sn no ex & pu aftr 3out, at Portrush 3m mdn gs in Oct.
Aunt Helen (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon lost position, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra, last of 7, 17 3/4l behind The Tooth Fairy (9-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn fll sft in Sep.
Ballykelly Venture (IRE) Footstepsinthesand filly out of Ruby Suesday.
Bandiuc Eile (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-0) Soon raced in 8th, switched right towards outer 2f out and progress, stayed on well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 12, hd behind These Days (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Bodak (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress to 3rd 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace from 1f out, 6th of 16, 5 1/2l behind A Few Bob Short (9-12) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Dashing Swan (IRE) Sir Prancealot filly out of Aliante Club.
Lottieloveheart (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Disputed lead briefly inside first furlong, prominent, on terms over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 10 1/2l behind These Days (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Royal Highness (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, soon raced in 5th, closed travelling smoothly straight, on terms 1 1/2f out, soon pushed along, headed over 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind These Days (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Storm Approaching 20-1 (9-0) With leaders on outside, led after 2f, driven when hard pressed 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression with front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 7 1/4l behind Orchidia (9-0) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f mdn fll stks (5) pol in Oct.
Sweet Affection (IRE) Exceed And Excel filly out of Sweet Firebird.
Trish's Company (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 17th under 3f out, headway 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 15th of 20, 26 1/2l behind Lady Stormborn (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Droichead Atha (IRE) 100-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along before halfway and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace final furlong, 10th of 14, 14l behind Blametheshady (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
