raced in 7th early, progress and pushed along from 2f out, chased winner and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace and denied 2nd at line
close up, 2nd early, pushed along 2f out, soon no impression
raced in 6th early, progress and pushed along from 2f out, chased leaders and no impression from over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong to just get up for 2nd
dwelt, took keen hold, towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 4th early, soon close up travelling smoothly, led over 2f out, asserted from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, easily
tracked leaders, 3rd early, pushed along from 2f out, no impression and one pace from over 1f out
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along halfway, soon no impression and kept on same pace without threatening
led, headed over 2f out, soon no extra
raced in 5th early, towards rear and pushed along halfway, soon no impression
Testing ground may catch out a few of these but it was soft going when CHEERING made a promising start at Naas ten days ago and Aidan O'Brien's filly can get off the mark. Soffia made a bright start at Naas and was a well-supported favourite here earlier this month but got outpaced slightly in the closing stages. These conditions may help and she holds Mm Sixsevei though the latter was making her debut and should improve. The Broghie Man and Early Call have had their chances though the former has been running in better company while Gottardo is on the shortlist having chased home Aurora Eclipse over the minimum at Naas where he was staying on strongly.
Early Call (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on stands' side, ridden in 2nd under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Yolo Star (8-13) at Naas 5f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Gottardo (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress 2f out, 6th 1f out, headway inside final furlong, went 2nd close home, never nearer, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Aurora Eclipse (9-0) at Naas 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
It's All A Joke (IRE) 2-1fav (9-5) Led or disputed lead, led halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and headed 150 yards out, no extra, 6th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Nibiru (9-5) at Naas 6f mdn sft in Oct.
Sine Pari Swiss Spirit gelding out of Rhagori Aur.
The Broghie Man 11-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and 5th 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Yulong Gold Fairy (8-10) at Naas 7f sft in Oct.
Cheering (USA) 7-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, some headway after halfway, pushed along in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Dramatically (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn fll sft in Oct.
Mean Fomhair (IRE) Fast Company filly out of Mean Lae.
Shimmy Shoes (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on rail, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 10, 15 1/2l behind Madeline (9-0) at Goodwood 6f fll stks (4) gd in May.
Venus Starr (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 11th of 16, 9 3/4l behind Dramatically (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn fll sft in Oct.
Mm Sixsevei (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Dwelt and held up, pushed along halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Krispen (9-5) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Soffia 11-10fav (9-0) Prominent, 2nd halfway, travelled well to challenge 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, pressed leader inside final furlong, kept on and held close home, 3rd of 11, 1/4l behind Krispen (9-5) at Navan 6f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
