held up towards rear, headway in 8th 4f out, 6th 3f out, ridden into 4th 2f out, challenged in 3rd entering straight, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge over 2f out, no extra in 4th entering straight, weakened 1f out
held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3f out, ridden into 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened over 3f out
mid-division, 10th 4f out, headway into 4th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, stayed on in 3rd 1f out, kept on well final furlong to lead on line
mid-division, headway in 5th 3f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, challenged and disputed entering straight, led inside final 100 yards, headed on line
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to dispute 4f out, no extra in 2nd 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders early, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 4f out
led, strongly pressed and disputed 4f out, ridden in lead over 2f out, kept on under pressure, disputed entering straight, headed inside final 100 yards and no extra
held up towards rear, ridden and headway in 9th entering straight, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, headway in 11th 4f out, 7th 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 11th 3f out, 8th entering straight, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th 3f out, no extra and weakened
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden and no extra 4f out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 4f out, no extra 3f out, kept on one pace from before straight
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out, some late headway straight
FORCE OF HABIT is progressing nicely as he showed when landing the opening race of the Festival over timber on Monday. He had scored previously on the level at Fairyhouse and looks capable of winning from higher marks than this. Strandfield Lady is in tremendous form but a 5lbs penalty for completing a Leopardstown double a week ago gives her a mountain to climb. Faoileanda has had very little experience but showed that she will be a force to be reckoned with when making a very promising reappearance on her handicap debut at the Curragh earlier this month. She should be monitored for support in the market while Bay Swallow will be suited by the likely faster conditions and can get competitive despite his big weight.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) won at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 50-75 gd beating Flattery (8-9) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Bay Swallow (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 5l behind Via Archimede (7-11) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gf.
Makhaaleb (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, ridden over 2f out, late headway in 8th over 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Gra Geal Mo Chroi (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 50-75.
Prospectorous (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, headway to dispute 2f out, 3rd from over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Aladdins Cave (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-70 pol.
Via Mantua 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened approaching straight, eased from over 1f out, completely tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Fictional Account (10-0) at Dundalk 2m 1f hcp pol.
Dusty Trail (IRE) 9-2fav (9-7) Prominent, ridden 4f out, soon no impression, 9th of 13, 11l behind Salazaar (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 gf in Jun.
Hawk Flight (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 3f out, closer in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Princess Lomi (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
Roll Over Rover (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway on inner early straight, close 5th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 22, 5l behind Silent Decision (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 55-85 in Oct.
Shady Gloom (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, headway over 2f out, soon not much room, hampered on inside over 1f out, hard driven and stayed on into 2nd over 1f out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Black Rain (9-10) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct.
Diamond Shower (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Well off pace towards rear, never a factor, kept on without threatening under pressure from 4f out, 6th of 9, 27l behind Alpine Eagle (9-7) at Killarney 1m 6f stks gf.
Lizzie Bennett (IRE) 4-1fav (8-12) Slowly into stride, held up, 9th halfway, kept on one pace straight, 7th of 13, 4l behind Premier Rouge (8-13) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 50-85 gf.
Lac A Dancer (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, headway in 10th 3f out, ridden into 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Sublime Talent (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 50-85 gd.
Billys Dream 25-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace, 16th of 24, 13l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd.
Force Of Habit 7-2fav (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon 2nd, strongly pressed leaded over 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, kept on well, all out, won at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-60 gd in Jun beating Born To Excel (9-7) by nk, 16 ran.
Malande (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 5th 4f out, ridden in 3rd over 3f out, soon no extra and weakened, 19th of 21, 47l behind Mid Mon Lady (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 sft in Oct.
The Tartan Army (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 18, 30l behind Taralga (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd in Jun '09.
Saponara (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Prominent, 3rd halfway, 2nd and ridden to challenge early straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 14, 7l behind Inch Rebel (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
All On Board (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 16, 11l behind Via Archimede (7-11) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gf.
Faoileanda (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 24, 3 1/2l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd.
Oh So Beautiful (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Reluctant to load, held up, no impression straight, eased final furlong, 14th of 15, 18l behind Driveheron (8-7) at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo hcp 50-70 gd.
Rural Retreat (USA) 25-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace, 10th of 24, 7l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd.
