chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, improved to lead 1f out, soon strongly pressed, headed inside final furlong, no extra
mid-division, ridden in 12th entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor
led, clear entering straight, soon ridden, headed 1f out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division and pushed along briefly early, remote 17th entering straight, soon ridden, rapid headway inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened entering straight
slowly away and in rear, ridden entering straight, moderate 14th 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders on outer, ridden 3f out, weakening when checked briefly entering straight
prominent until checked after 1f and lost position, soon mid-division, closer in 7th entering straight, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders on inner, 5th entering straight, soon ridden, 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly away and towards rear on inner, some progress from halfway, ridden in moderate 11th on inner 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, 4th 2f out, soon no impression
dwelt and pushed along in rear early, soon rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, kept on without threatening from 2f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway into 8th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, stayed on well to lead on inner inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, weakened from 2f out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division on inner, ridden in 8th entering straight, soon no impression
mid-division on outer, ridden in 11th entering straight, soon weakened, never a factor
chased leaders early, checked after 1f and soon mid-division, ridden in 8th entering straight, soon no impression
unseated rider and ran loose before start, slowly into stride and in rear, ridden on outer entering straight, remote 15th 2f out, headway over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
mid-division until lost position after 1f and soon in rear, pushed along in last halfway, ridden entering straight, kept on without ever threatening from 2f out
A 20-runner nursery with several making their handicap debuts isn't the easiest option for punters. Sea Of Blue is in that category and it's unusual to find one of Aidan O'Brien's near the bottom of the weights so he may be capable of better as might Qatea in first-time blinkers. Havanna Belle won in soft ground at Bellewstown before failing to concede 9lb to Private Party at Dundalk. The latter was showing his first sign of form that day but has been raised 11lb and will find this tougher. Liffey Views has also been heavily penalised for her Dundalk victory but she'd been improving on Turf previously and can get involved. OICHE MHAITH BOY hadn't shown much in the obligatory three maidens runs before a much improved effort in a soft-ground nursery at Cork last week where he ran on very strongly to be beaten a head by Sarah Joyce. He's only been raised 2lb and looks to have as good a chance as any in a very tough race to fathom. Tom Madden's claim can help Tomorrow Morning reach a place at big odds.
Havanna Belle (IRE) 3-1 (9-9) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, 5th before halfway, pushed along into straight, chased leader from 2f out, 3rd 1f out, soon no impression, one pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Private Party (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 2yo hcp pol in Sep.
Duca Valentinois (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Prominent, soon 2nd, still 2nd before halfway, soon pushed along, chased leader from 2f out, 4th 1f out, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 14, 5l behind Private Party (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 2yo hcp pol in Sep.
Private Party (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon raced in 9th, chased leader from 2f out, 2nd 1f out, gained narrow lead inside final furlong and stayed on well, won at Dundalk 1m 2yo hcp pol in Sep beating Manny Owens (9-3) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Swordfight (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 5th of 15, 2l behind Sarah Joyce (9-1) at Cork 1m 2yo hcp sft.
Qatea (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along straight and no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 6l behind Vilman (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 1f 2yo mdn gd.
Bluerince Lady (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, soon rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor, 10th of 16, 10l behind Cailin Mor (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo hcp gf in Sep.
Time To Remember (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, 8th and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 7l behind Sarah Joyce (9-1) at Cork 1m 2yo hcp sft.
Liffey View (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, progress entering straight, pushed along in 6th 2f out, switched to outer 1 1/2f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 7f 2yo hcp pol beating Just A Penny (9-10) by 2l, 14 ran.
Magic Of Christmas (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and challenged 2f out, kept on, headed final 50 yards, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, nk behind Sarah Joyce (9-1) at Cork 1m 2yo hcp sft.
Tomorrow Morning (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Dismounted before start, raced off pace in rear, in rear halfway, pushed along into mid-division over 1f out, no impression, 10th of 19, 8l behind Byzantium (9-0) at Naas 6f 2yo fll mdn.
Whip Up A Frenzy (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th on outer 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, joined for 3rd on line, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Liffey View (8-11) at Dundalk 7f 2yo hcp pol.
Oiche Mhaith Boy (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden into 6th under 2f out, 4th 1f out, ran on well final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 15, hd behind Sarah Joyce (9-1) at Cork 1m 2yo hcp sft.
Duke Ellington (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Held up, 15th early,16th approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace, 15th of 18, 15l behind Mohaayed (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn stks.
Not A Bad Oul Day (IRE) 66-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden early straight and no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 14, 7l behind Algonquin (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn auc stks pol.
Sea of Blue (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Soon chased leaders, 7th early, slightly impeded after about 2f, 11th 3f out, dropped to 14th 1f out, one pace, 13th of 23, 10l behind Devonshire (9-0) at Curragh 7f 2yo fll mdn.
Alainn (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th before halfway, soon pushed along, lost place and no impression from over 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 13l behind Private Party (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 2yo hcp pol in Sep.
Family Pride (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, last of 15, 23l behind Vocaliser (9-5) at Roscommon 7f 2yo mdn in Sep.
Busy Bush (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Towards rear, 12th early, 13th before halfway, went 7th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 14, 8l behind Private Party (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 2yo hcp pol in Sep.
Boris Bike (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, pushed along in rear entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 17l behind Algonquin (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn auc stks pol.
Extreme Appeal (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along towards rear over 2f out, driven and no progress under 2f out, 13th of 17, 15l behind Endless Drama (9-5) at Naas 6f 2yo mdn.
Dram Girl (USA) 33-1 (8-9) Dwelt, towards rear, 12th approaching straight where raced wide, soon no impression, 11th of 14, 12l behind Queen Anne (9-0) at Listowel 6f 2yo fll mdn gd in Sep.
Winsor Royal (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, kept on one pace in straight, 11th of 15, 18l behind Military Angel (9-0) at Roscommon 7f 2yo flls mdn auc stks gd in Sep.
Elm Grove (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra, 8th of 9, 13l behind Hall Of Fame (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2yo mdn gf in Jul.
