chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, weakening when checked under 1f out
made all, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and no impression straight
mid-division on inner, ridden in 8th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and some progress 2f out, ridden in 10th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened from 1 1/2f out
rear of mid-division, took keen hold, soon held up towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
rear of mid-division on outer, 11th 2f out, soon pushed along and progress, ridden in 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home
towards rear, ridden 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Straw Hat has a huge weight to carry on his debut for Michael Halford following a long break since landing a Nottingham maiden for William Haggas. Misty Mountain has yet to win and is still on a high enough mark while Carried's three victories on the track have all been over further. Time For Mabel is another who is likely to find this on the short side as is Bay Hill while Shes An Art has only run twice on the surface though she's been going a bit better on Turf recently. CARRIGEEN PRINCE earns a speculative vote as he's one of the few who will be suited by the trip having won over a mile here in December and at Naas in the Summer. Donagh O'Connor's claim is a bonus and Garvan Donnelly's charge can return to winning ways.
Straw Hat (IRE) 3-10fav (9-0) Tracked leader, led well over 2f out, driven clear entering final furlong, eased towards finish, won at Nottingham 1m 2f mdn stks (5) gd in Aug beating Jonofark (9-5) by 1 1/2l, 6 ran.
Carried (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Abraham (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Shes An Art (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Towards rear early, good progress on outer from halfway, ridden to challenge in 3rd from 2f out and switched to inner from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6 1/2l behind Lucky Mistake (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Kirk's Dancer (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leader, 6th halfway, kept on same pace final furlong, no extra closing stages, 8th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Espoir D'soleil (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Adieux (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and lost place 3f out, no extra and kept on one pace from 2f out, 12th of 18, 20l behind Warp Factor (9-12) at Navan 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Appointment Only 66-1 (10-0) Held up, soon rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, last of 5, 10 1/4l behind Abyssinian (9-6) at Killarney 1m 3f sft in Aug.
Bay Hill (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) 9th of 12, 10l behind My Direction (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Carrigeen Prince (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, not fluent 4th, moderate 9th when mistake 2 out, no extra in straight, 12th of 22, dist behind Samcro (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Aegeus (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 7th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Coreczka (9-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Time For Mabel (FR) 8-1 (10-8) Missed break, soon chased leader, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind Our Rachael (9-11) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Dochasach (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Prominent, soon 3rd, weakened over 1f out, 14th of 15, 28 1/4l behind Keep Believing (9-1) at Roscommon 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
Misty Mountain (USA) 14-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd under 2f out and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5 1/2l behind Mainicin (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Acari (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, closer in 4th and ridden 2f out, no impression straight, 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Perfect Soldier (9-5) at Galway 1m 1f mdn sft in Aug.
Cresendo (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Chased leader, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, headway over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to 2nd on line, nearest finish, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Sleepy Head (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Lady Aristeia (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 3f out, 12th of 13, dist behind Intense Stylist (9-5) at Listowel 1m mdn fll hvy in Sep.
Eadaoins Pet (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, switched right 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Smugglers Creek (9-4) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Mack Miller 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 12th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Six Silver Lane (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
