tracked leaders, took keen hold, 3rd entering straight, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out, dropped to 4th inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 2nd 3f out, pushed along to lead over 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong
led, ridden entering straight, headed over 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, progress 4f out, ridden in 4th entering straight, 5th 2f out, no impression
in rear, ridden in 8th entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor
rear of mid-division, took keen hold, effort entering straight when badly checked, soon no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th entering straight, moderate 6th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd close home, not trouble winner
tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden in 9th entering straight, progress into moderate 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, closer in 5th entering straight, soon ridden, 4th 2f out, no impression final furlong
always behind, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
BIGBADANDBEAUTIFUL has an extra penalty for her three victories, two of them in Listed company, in which she has never looked in danger so victory number four looks on the cards. Castra Vetera was well supported at Fairyhouse in December and was always travelling easily behind the leader before scooting away so she could be smart. Patrick Mullins was on board when The West Awaits was well beaten into second behind today's rival Carrigeen Lotus at Cork but keeps faith with Lady Temperance, who he rode to victory at Naas. Politesse made a promising start at last year's Punchestown festival and could snatch a place at a fair price.
Bigbadandbeautiful (IRE) 6-5fav (11-9) Waited with on inner, 9th from halfway, closed travelling smoothly straight, pushed along to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Navan 2m lst (1) sft in Nov beating Dreamingandhoping (10-13) by 6l, 11 ran.
Darling Daughter (IRE) 7-4fav (11-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd travelling well entering straight, pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Limerick 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov beating More Info (11-6) by 3l, 14 ran.
Carrigeen Lotus (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Made all, pushed along to assert early straight and 4 lengths clear over 2f out, extended lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly, won at Cork 2m sft in Jan beating The West Awaits (11-7) by 8 1/2l, 10 ran.
Castra Vetera (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Mid-division on inner, headway into 3rd 3f out, ridden in moderate 2nd 2f out, close 2nd over 1f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 2m fll hvy in Dec beating Carrigeen Lotus (11-7) by 7l, 11 ran.
Dreamingandhoping (IRE) 13-8fav (11-7) Held up, progress in 5th 4f out, disputed 3f out, ridden 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure, won at Punchestown 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan beating Beth Horan (11-7) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Lady Temperance (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Mid-division, headway entering straight, 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Naas 2m sft in Dec beating Fairyhill Run (11-6) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Politesse (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division on inner, closer in 9th 4f out, progress and ridden entering straight, went 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 6 1/4l behind Longhouse Poet (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 2f Good - Yielding in May.
Fairyhill Run (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Mid-division on inner, headway entering straight, 4th 2 out, soon ridden, went 2nd 1f out, kept on without reaching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Lady Temperance (11-6) at Naas 2m sft in Dec.
Jeremys Jewel (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 7th 3f out, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 5l behind Highstreet Roller (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Dec.
The West Awaits (IRE) 10-3fav (11-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, some headway approaching straight, 3rd and ridden over 2f out, went moderate 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 8 1/2l behind Carrigeen Lotus (11-7) at Cork 2m sft in Jan.
Mind Sunday (FR) Never On Sunday filly out of Mind Master.
