rear, 13th over 6f out, under pressure 2 1/2f out, soon weakened, never a factor
chased leader, 9th halfway, headway under 3f out where edged right and bumped rival, closed 2f out, strongly challenged over 1f out, every chance in 5th closing stages, kept on to 4th close home, not reach leaders
mid-division, progress over 4f out, headway to close approaching straight, led over 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, ridden and kept on final furlong, joined final strides, headed on line, just failed
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, lost place over 3f out, weakened 2 1/2f out
towards rear, 11th halfway, progress over 4f out, 3rd over 3f out, under pressure and lost place 2 1/2f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leader on inner, 4th halfway, closed under 3f out, soon lost place and weakened quickly
chased leader, progress after 4f, disputed halfway, led under 7f out, headed and weakened quickly over 2f out
close up, dropped to 7th halfway, progress over 5f out, under pressure 2 1/2f out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, progress to 6th halfway, lost place and weakened over 4f out
rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, good headway over 3f out, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, switched right under 1f out, kept on well, just held
rear, 15th over 6f out, headway over 4f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, ridden and ran on well between horses to dispute final strides, led on line, just
led, 3 lengths clear after 4f, reduced advantage before halfway, joined halfway, headed under 7f out, lost place and weakened quickly under 5f out, completely tailed off
towards rear, 14th over 6f out, progress on outer and bumped under 3f out, ridden in 6th under 2f out, weakened under 1f out
in touch, 5th halfway, 4th over 3f out, closed 2f out, almost on terms final 100 yards, kept on same pace, dropped to 5th close home
in rear, 16th over 6f out, weakened over 4f out, never a factor, completely tailed off
mid-division, 8th halfway, lost place over 4f out, weakened under 3f out
A massive prize has attracted a top field of mares with only the newcomer Mrs Grimley having not won a race. Willie Mullins has six entries, all unbeaten except Ashroe Diamond whose Galway conqueror was winning for the third time. Patrick is on board PINK IN THE PARK, who started out at Listowel in September with a 14-length victory and should prove best of her stable's entries. Harmonya Maker finished runner-up in a Listed contest at Navan before scoring very easily at Punchestown and stable companion Liberty Dance was impressive at Fairyhouse.
Hi Stranger (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, 8th 4f out, headway travelling well between horses entering straight, ridden to challenge when briefly short of room over 1f out, no impression in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Quiet Escape (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m lst (1) gd in Oct.
Ashroe Diamond (IRE) 11-8fav (11-3) Chased leader, 5th halfway, bumped rival under 4f out, soon progress, 2nd 1 1/2f out, came wide entering straight, ridden 1f out, no impression on winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 7l behind The Gossiper (12-3) at Galway 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Battling Bessie 6-1 (11-6) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, not trouble winner, 2nd of 6, 17l behind American Mike (11-13) at Navan 2m lst (1) Good - Yielding in Dec.
Bellatior (IRE) 10-11fav (11-9) Tracked leader and ran freely, 2nd halfway, 3rd over 3f out, improved to lead on inner over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on best final furlong, won at Naas 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov beating Kilbarry Chloe (11-9) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Eabha Grace (IRE) 5-6fav (11-11) Tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, headway travelling well entering straight and led under 2f out, drew clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Thurles 2m Good - Yielding in Dec beating Scarlet Witch (11-11) by 6 1/2l, 10 ran.
Flemencello (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Chased leaders on outer, keen, closed up to be prominent from 6f out, challenged approaching straight, lost position and no impression from under 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 6, 14 3/4l behind The Nice Guy (12-2) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Harmonya Maker (FR) 4-6fav (11-11) Prominent, led after 6f, went clear over 1f out, easily, won at Punchestown 2m 2f hvy in Dec beating Carrigmoorna Queen (11-11) by 12l, 13 ran.
Kilbunny Pontic (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Chased leader, 6th over 6f out, progress to 4th and ridden 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on well to dispute final 50 yards, dead-heated for 1st, won at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Nov beating Royal Romeo (11-11), 13 ran.
Knockanard Lady (IRE) 9-1 (11-11) Mid-division, headway 4f out, progress between horses in 3rd entering straight, pushed along and challenged 1f out, led over 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m sft in Jan beating Brookline (11-11) by 1 1/4l, 11 ran.
Liberty Dance (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) Held up early, mid-division halfway, progress into 3rd 4f out, ridden to lead 2f out, clear over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, eased close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m fll Yielding - Soft in Dec beating Clairmc (11-9) by 7 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lily Du Berlais 11-8fav (10-7) Held up in rear, headway over 4f out, led over 2f out, clear final furlong, readily, won at Perth 2m (4) gs in Jul beating Solway Molly (10-7) by 6l, 8 ran.
Monteip (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Soon led and quickly went on, came back to field after halfway, asserted again straight, wandered slightly and stayed on well final furlong, won at Limerick 2m hvy in Dec beating Cnoc Na Si (11-11) by 4 1/4l, 14 ran.
Nikini (IRE) 4-5fav (11-7) Held up in rear, 8th halfway, travelled well into 4th on outer over 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, came wide entering straight, asserted 1f out, kept on well, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m fll gd in Aug beating Sandymount Baby (11-7) by 12l, 10 ran.
Pink In The Park (IRE) 10-11fav (11-9) Waited with in mid-division, took closer order in 3rd halfway, challenged travelling well entering straight, soon came stands' side and led 1 1/2f out, quickened clear 1f out, kept on well, impressive, won at Listowel 2m Good - Yielding in Sep beating Princess Sophia (11-9) by 14l, 18 ran.
Tasiteasai (IRE) 6-4 (11-8) Tracked leaders on outer, 2nd 3f out, improved to lead on outer under 2f out, soon pushed along and went clear, ridden and briefly threatened inside final furlong, kept on well close home, won at Tramore 2m sft in Aug beating Angelsworknovrtime (11-11) by 3 1/4l, 9 ran.
Mrs Grimley (IRE) Australia filly out of Yakshini.
