raced in 5th early, effort from 3 out, one pace straight
raced in 8th early, improved to get on terms 2 out and slight mistake, soon led, joined at last, soon led again and kept on well
soon disputed lead, slight mistake 2nd, led from 4th, slight mistakes 5th and 6th, joined 2 out, soon headed and no extra
soon disputed lead, headed from 4th and close up, lost place and no impression straight
raced in 6th early, slight mistake 3 out, impeded approaching straight, soon one pace
in rear, headway on inner and no room into straight, switched left and went 3rd before last, stayed on well run-in, 2nd close home, not reach winner
raced in 9th early, effort from 3 out, one pace straight
raced in 4th early, progress to challenge and get on terms at last, quickly headed, kept on same pace and dropped to 3rd close home
raced in 10th early, slight mistake 3 out, travelling smoothly approaching straight, soon not much room, chased leaders and kept on without threatening from before last
raced in 7th early, not much room into straight and soon switched left, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
raced in 11th early, effort before 3 out, no impression from before straight
held up, soon towards rear, effort when impeded approaching straight, soon no impression
raced in 3rd early, effort from 3 out, lost place and no impression straight
WINGS LIKE ARION had only shown occasional glimpse of ability in maidens but it was a different matter at Gowran last week where she ploughed through the testing ground to make an impressive handicap debut. The assessor is certain to take a dim view so coming here with a 6lb penalty looks the correct option and she can complete a quick double. Pat's Oscar likes the ground and is consistent enough while Lady In Lavender, who might have won at Cork but for running out, gained compensation at Limerick and makes her handicap debut. Roja Dove has won seven times and completed a double in her first two starts for Peter Fahey in November. She was tackling 2m5f at Tramore last month and back over her optimum trip is greatly respected. The veteran Zipporah was having only her second start since April when showing a bit more dash at Clonmel while Oakfield Rose would have a chance if repeating the form of her impressive victory at Thurles in November.
Pat's Oscar (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 7, 5l behind Goaheadmakemyday (10-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Wings Like Arion (IRE) 7-1cfav (11-8) Tracked leaders on outer, headway to dispute before 3 out and soon led, pushed along to assert approaching last, stayed on well run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan beating Coole Craft (11-0) by 11l, 17 ran.
Zipporah (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Soon led and clear, reduced lead and pressed from before straight, headed approaching 2 out, no extra in 3rd when mistake last, 3rd of 10, 26 3/4l behind Rock On Barney (10-5) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
Bracklin Princess (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Soon led, headed under 4f out, weakened, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Decision Time (9-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f mdn fll hvy in Oct.
Oakfield Rose (IRE) 3-1cfav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and led briefly early straight, ridden before last and no extra run-in, 3rd of 11, 5 1/4l behind Urbanist (10-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Bee A Beneficiary (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Held up, slight mistake 2nd, 11th before 3rd, headway to chase leaders approaching straight, soon 6th, chased winner from before 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 14l behind Graineyhill (11-8) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
End Play (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 14, dist behind Martello Park (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hvy in Jan.
Lady In Lavender (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) Chased leaders and 5th halfway, closer in 4th from 3 out and improved to lead before next, ridden before last and kept on run-in, won at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec beating Randalls Ur Poet (11-0) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Ejayteekay 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 9th of 14, dist behind Minnies Secret (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Trans Wood (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Chased leader, 4th before 5th, 3rd after 4 out, weakened approaching straight, 14th of 18, dist behind Rock On Lilly (11-2) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Shipwreck (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression after 4 out, 11th 3 out, soon no extra, 11th of 17, 32 1/4l behind Cubomania (11-10) at Down Royal 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Miss Mcilroy (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 7th before 3rd, went 4th before straight, chased winner from before 2 out, soon one pace, 4th of 14, 19l behind Graineyhill (11-8) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Shantelle (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear after 4 out, no extra, tailed off, 7th of 17, dist behind Wings Like Arion (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Roja Dove (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd after 3out, 5th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 10, 13l behind Poker Party (11-10) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
