chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra after 4 out, soon towards rear and no impression
led and disputed, ridden after 2 out, headed before last, no extra run-in
disputed early, chased leader after 1st, close up and disputed again from 5th, ridden after 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division, progress into 4th after 4 out, slight mistake 2 out, travelled well into 3rd after 2 out, led before last, ridden run-in, reduced advantage and pressed close home
mid-division, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division on outer, progress into 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 6th entering straight, no extra before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 5th entering straight, stayed on from last, 2nd closing stages and pressed winner close home
chased leaders briefly early, soon held up, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 8th entering straight, 5th last, kept on same pace run-in
held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 2 out, under pressure in 4th entering straight, stayed on into 2nd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd closing stages
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened next, completely tailed off
Alaliya is the only four-year-old in the line-up but beat a big field of older horses over 3m at Down Royal and a 6lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big effort. Gracemount is very consistent and though she's never been beyond 2m4f under Rules has won a point so should stay. Good To Flow is another tackling the trip for the first time but she was staying on when a close third over 2m4f at Clonmel so should be suited. QUEENY was probably racing over a trip too short when scoring over 2m4f on testing ground at Fairyhouse. She's up 6lb but Ricky Doyle's claim will hep again and she's taken to complete a double.
Star Counsel (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, pushed along halfway, trailing before 5 out, no extra, 11th of 15, dist behind La Bella Vida (11-7) at Thurles 2m 2f Yielding in Oct.
Open To The World (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, slight mistakes 5th and 6th, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened, 9th of 12, dist behind The Kings Baby (11-4) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Golden Flowerpower (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Led, joined before 3 out, soon headed and no impression, not fluent last, one pace, 5th of 9, 16 3/4l behind Roja Dove (10-9) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Gracemount (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) Held up, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Antimatter (11-12) at Wexford 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Good To Flow (IRE) 7-1 (12-3) Held up, soon towards rear, 15th from 6th, ridden and progress to chase leaders when slight mistake last, kept on without getting to front pair run-in, 3rd of 17, 1 1/2l behind Presentingoscar (11-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Queeny (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Held up, 9th from 5th, closed up from before 3 out, soon chased leaders, led and stayed on best closing stages, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov beating Be My Vinnie (11-11) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Nerual (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Mid-division, improved to chase leaders after 6th, pushed along and dropped to mid-division from 4 out, ridden in 11th after 2 out and no extra before last, 9th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Let's Twist Again (11-0) at Punchestown 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Allez Kal (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 7th of 10, 30 1/2l behind Ratoute Yutty (11-2) at Navan 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Western Goose (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Held up, 14th before 5th, some headway but no impression when slight mistake last, kept on well without threatening run-in, 5th of 16, 9 1/2l behind Dromore Lad (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Daisy Chicks (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 19 1/4l behind Poker Party (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Carrow Queen (IRE) 40-1 (10-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th from 5th, some slight mistakes, no extra from before 2 out, 11th of 15, dist behind Queeny (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Alaliya (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, closer in 2nd 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden before last, mistake last and pressed run-in, kept on well close home, won at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov beating Pack Your Bags (10-9) by 1 1/4l, 20 ran.
