in rear and took keen hold early, progress into rear of mid-division halfway, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders in close 3rd on inner, 4th and pushed along 3f out, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader in close 2nd, ridden entering straight, dropped to moderate 7th 2f out, pulled up injured under 1f out
mid-division, ridden in 5th over 2f out, soon no impression on leaders
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 5f out
tracked leaders, dropped to 8th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
led on outer, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, moderate 5th over 1f out, no impression
in rear, pushed along 6f out, pulled up injured 5f out
rear of mid-division on inner, headway 4f out, went 2nd travelling well 3f out, disputed lead 2 1/2f out, led under 2f out and soon went clear, pushed out final furlong and stayed on strongly, impressive
mid-division, closer in 5th 3f out, headway to dispute lead 2 1/2f out, soon ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on same pace
Queens Boulevard looked a very smart recruit when scoring at Sligo and Listowel and started joint-favourite with stable companion YUKON LIL in a Gowran Listed contest last month. Unfortunately for her supporters, she broke down and the latter was able to take advantage. The Mullins' mare is a year younger and probably has more scope so gets the vote to confirm the places and take this. Barrington Court came up against some smart performers last season and, though returning after a break, has her allowance to aid her cause while the likes of Ballydunblaze, an easy debut winner here, Caravation, who made all at Naas, and Emily Moon, impressive at Cork, are once-raced winners with futures.
Queens Boulevard 2-1jfav (11-9) Led on wide outer, took keen hold, headed after 6f, soon dropped to 5th on outer, ridden along 3f out, soon weakened and eased over 2f out, pulled up 1f out, at Gowran Park 2m lst (1) gd in Oct.
Caravation (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Made virtually all, briefly joined when briefly edged left on inner 7f, pushed along entering straight, ridden clear 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, won at Naas 2m Good - Yielding in Nov beating Daylight Katie (11-9) by 2 3/4l, 15 ran.
Gemma's Flame (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Soon prominent on outer, on terms soon after 4f, soon led and went on, reduced lead 2f out, stayed on well to assert from over 1f out, won at Fairyhouse 2m gd in Oct beating Westport Lady (11-9) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Yukon Lil 2-1jfav (11-2) Mid-division on outer, dropped to rear 5f out, headway on wide outer 4f out, improved to lead entering straight, ridden and clear 1 1/2f out, reduced advantage inside final furlong, kept on well close home, won at Gowran Park 2m lst (1) gd in Oct beating Elusive Belle (10-12) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ballydunblaze (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Raced in 5th early, not much room 3f out, challenged travelling smoothly and on terms 2f out, soon led, ridden to assert and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Navan 2m gf in Sep beating Stony Stream (11-10) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Emily Moon (IRE) 4-1 (11-1) Chased leader, disputed after 6f, soon led, ridden to assert 2f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Cork 2m Soft - Heavy in May beating The Caddy Rose (11-1) by 6l, 14 ran.
Silk And Sand (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th 6f out, improved to challenge on outer 2f out, led 1f out, pushed out to assert inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Thurles 2m gf in Nov beating Final List (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
Tens Or Better (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th on outer over 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Caravation (11-9) at Naas 2m Good - Yielding in Nov.
Wait For No One (IRE) 5-2fav (11-9) Disputed lead early, soon narrow leader, joined from 5f out, headed 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Royal Illusion (11-9) at Punchestown 2m gd in Oct.
Barrington Court (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd and took keen hold, improved to dispute lead halfway, led 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Kalum River (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Two Shoe Tom (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Led, pushed along over 2f out, soon headed, ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 13l behind Column Of Fire (11-11) at Navan 2m gd in Nov.
