led, ridden and challenged entering straight, headed before 2 out, no extra and weakened
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, close in 4th entering straight, improved to challenge 2 out, led before last, ridden and kept on well run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, close in 3rd entering straight, improved to lead before 2 out where challenged, ridden and headed before last, kept on, not match winner run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway to challenge in 2nd entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, close in 6th before 2 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, close in 6th entering straight, ridden into 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
chased leader in 2nd, close up from 3 out, ridden and weakened entering straight
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 5 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up after 3 out
OUR GIRL SALLEY looks a cracking prospect for Prunella Dobbs and can follow up her very impressive victory over a strong field in a similar race to this at Leopardstown. The victory was all the more meritable as the mare had been held up in her work and will strip fitter here. Lonesome Dove and Araucaria weren't too far behind in fifth and sixth but are unlikely to reverse the form even on more favourable terms while Wood Lily, despite an impressive maiden victory at Fairyhouse, is facing much stiffer opposition. Another maiden winner, Stephanie Kate, is progressing nicely but will also find this much tougher.
Araucaria (IRE) 13-2 (11-6) Led at a moderate pace, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, narrowly headed early straight, no extra approaching last, 6th of 9, 7l behind Our Girl Salley (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mrs lst hdl hvy in Dec.
Our Girl Salley (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Close 5th on outer, 4th from 3 out, close up travelling best from 2 out, led approaching last, driven clear run-in, easily, won at Leopardstown 2m 4f mrs lst hdl hvy in Dec beating Shop Dj (11-3) by 3l, 9 ran.
Belle Brook (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, led before 2 out, ridden to assert before by-passing last, kept on well, won at Thurles 2m mares mdn hdl beating Sugar Bullet (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 18 ran.
Lonesome Dove (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Prominent, close 3rd halfway, 2nd and ridden to challenge 2 out, led narrowly early straight, headed approaching last, no extra run-in, 5th of 9, 6l behind Our Girl Salley (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mrs lst hdl hvy in Dec.
Stephanie Kate (IRE) 3-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, went 2nd before 2 out, soon strongly pressed leader, led after last, kept on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Dec beating Darwins Fox (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 17 ran.
Wood Lily (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Held up in rear of mid-division, headway on inner 3 out, went 2nd entering straight, ridden to join issue at last, led early run-in and driven clear, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl beating Gift Of Dgab (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Catcherinscratcher (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Mid-division, progress into 6th 3 out, soon ridden, 2nd next, no impression on winner before last, 2nd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Maggie Connolly (11-4) at Limerick 2m 2f mares mdn hdl in Dec.
Midnight Socialite (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Led, joined before straight, regained lead from 2f out, clear and stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Limerick 2m mrs N H flat sft in Dec beating Ask Me Sister (11-2) by 4l, 8 ran.
