chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, dropped to 6th over 1f out, no impression
chased leaders in inner, short of room briefly over 2f out, ridden in 2nd under 2f out, kept on without threatening easy winner final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division early, in rear at halfway, pushed along and headway into 6th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
made all, ridden clear under 2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily
chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, no impression
soon prominent on outer, ridden in 3rd entering straight, weakened
mid-division on inner, ridden and closer in 5th 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly away, rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
Dermot Weld won this last year and Serafina, who started favourite for her debut at Galway, will be expected to do much better. Princess Azure didn’t appear to enjoy the very heavy ground at Limerick but stayed on once getting the hang of things and looks sure to get into the mix. SUNSET SHIRAZ has been aiming high and, though not delivering a victory so far, should have no problems getting off the mark in this grade. Her placed efforts in Group and Listed company, including when third in the Group 1 Moyglare, have earned her a rating of 104 which should prove far too good for these. Give Grace is by Derby winner Harzand out of a winning miler and looks best of the remainder.
Rathlin Island (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 10th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Panama Red (9-2) at Tipperary 7f mdn fll Yielding in Aug.
Princess Azure (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, progress after 2 1/2f, 6th halfway, not much room and switched left over 2f out, no impression on leader in 4th 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on same pace in 3rd under 1f out, 3rd of 8, 6 1/4l behind Eastern Wind (8-8) at Limerick 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Queen Of Seduction (IRE) Mastercraftsman filly out of Supreme Seductress.
Stormie Outlook (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in close 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 8th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Eurocrat (9-5) at Naas 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Sunset Shiraz (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Broke well, settled back in mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and good headway on outer over 1f out, soon ridden and challenged, kept on, no impression on winner final 50 yards, 3rd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Limiti Di Greccio (9-2) at Curragh 1m lst fll stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Drish Melody (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, raced keenly towards rear, 5th halfway, pushed along and hung badly left entering straight, soon weakened, no extra when jumped path over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 7, 28l behind Voice Of Angels (9-2) at Thurles 1m mdn fll Yielding in Oct.
Give Grace (IRE) Harzand filly out of Bobbi Grace.
Stormy Sunday (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, soon chased leader on outer, 4th after 2f, under pressure and lost place over 2f out, soon ridden in 7th, kept on one pace to moderate 5th, 5th of 8, 17 1/4l behind Eastern Wind (8-8) at Limerick 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Independent Expert (IRE) Gutaifan filly out of Distinguish.
Legal Secretary (IRE) Markaz filly out of Just Silca.
Serafina (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Tranquil Lady (9-3) at Galway 7f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Term Of Endearment Sea The Moon filly out of Miss You Too.
Pink Socks (IRE) 150-1 (9-2) Dwelt slightly, raced in rear, ran freely, 13th 2 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, never a factor, 11th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Limiti Di Greccio (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll Good - Yielding in Aug.
