disputed lead early, soon led, a little keen, pushed along early straight, soon headed, dropped to 5th over 1f out, weakened
disputed lead early, prominent, soon 2nd, challenged into straight, soon led, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 4th, switched right towards outer early straight, switched left from 2f out, challenged over 1f out in 2nd, led inside final furlong, stayed on well to assert closing stages
towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, no impression 2f out
slightly impeded early, soon chased leaders, a little keen, soon 6th, pushed along into straight, no impression 1 1/2f out, still 6th over 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
soon in rear, pushed along before straight, no impression 2f out, soon no extra
pushed along to chase leaders, soon 5th, switched left from over 2f out, soon pushed along and attempted to challenge, 3rd over 1f out, one pace
prominent, a little keen, soon 3rd, pushed along into straight, 4th over 1f out, no impression
FACADE shouldn't have too many problems shedding her maiden tag. Aidan O'Brien's Galileo filly was unfortunate not to get off the mark on just her second start last October and didn't reappear until a month ago when she chased home Don't Be in a Listed contest over the track and trip. That's superior form to anything shown by these rivals and a victory for the paddocks should be forthcoming. Eagle Valley looks the one to take advantage if the selection doesn't come up to scratch as she's steadily improved and was in the lead and going well at this trip before finding one too good over 1m2f here earlier this month, when Lady Fandango and Mystical Child were behind. Perfect Fit has produced several good efforts, as she did when caught close home by Chinese Light at Leopardstown, so can make her presence felt.
Cutting Corners (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, last of 13, 22 1/4l behind Coach Bombay (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Eagle Valley (IRE) 9-2fav (9-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, led entering straight, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Melanna (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Nov.
Facade (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leader on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge from 2f out, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace into 2nd near finish, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Don't Be (9-6) at Dundalk 1m lst fll stks (1) pol in Oct.
Feruzzi (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 14th of 18, 14l behind Chinese Light (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Oct.
Lady Fandango (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, some progress on outer 2f out, 4th 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 5l behind Melanna (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Nov.
Mystical Child (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along 2f out and 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Melanna (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Nov.
Perfect Fit (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out and headed over 100 yards out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, hd behind Chinese Light (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in Oct.
Primal Snow (USA) 7-4fav (9-0) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden on inner from 2f out and soon challenged, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Walk Of Shame (9-8) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Oct.
Carraigin Aonair (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear, progress on outer and 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Settle For Red (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
