chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 4f out, under pressure in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 4f out, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 4f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden and no extra 4f out, weakened
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden in 6th over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, pressed 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out, soon no extra
chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden to press leader 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, soon joined, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on and switched towards inner 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, soon disputed, led final 150 yards, kept on well
held up in mid-division, ridden and no impression 4f out
Dermot Weld looks to notch a first win for HAZEL BAY (NAP) and his charge has very strong claims. Rated 94 having run well in both starts in Listed company this year, she’s clear of the rest at the weights and a first-time hood may also bring further improvement. Merited and City Ballerina are next best on official ratings though have a stack to find with the likely favourite on these terms while Tipitena finished three lengths behind the Weld filly at Cork last time. Royal Illusion represents Willie Mullins having won a couple of bumpers before placing in a Listed company at Cheltenham in November and may prove the biggest threat on her return to action unless Estijmaam has improved markedly since last year’s debut.
City Ballerina 7-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, 2nd when edged right under pressure 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 9l behind True Self (9-6) at Cork 1m 4f mdn fll gd in Oct.
Coasting Along (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) A little keen, held up, slight mistake 1st, 9th after 4th, progress approaching 4 out where slight mistake, 7th approaching 3 out, soon pushed along, no impression 2 out, weakened, 8th of 10, dist behind Agusta Gold (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Aug.
Cookie Policy (IRE) Erewhon M out of Atuf.
Droichead Atha (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along approaching straight and no extra 2f out, weakened, last of 12, 17 3/4l behind Raynama (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Estijmaam 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 8th of 17, 9 1/2l behind Davids Charm (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep.
Hazel Bay (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Close up on inner, 3rd halfway, under pressure and lost place 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 2l behind Cimeara (9-5) at Cork 1m 4f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Latoyah Of North (IRE) 7-2 (10-0) Dwelt and pushed along in rear, 13th halfway, 11th before straight, ran on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Encapsulation (9-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn fll Yielding in Apr.
Merited (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, pushed along early, no impression straight, never a factor, 12th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Stormy Belle (8-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp fll Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Miss Cassy 33-1 (9-2) Dwelt and pushed along, always towards rear, 12th of 13, 24 1/2l behind War Diary (9-7) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Royal Illusion (IRE) Evensfav (11-0) Slight lead 2f, mostly tracked leader after until entering straight, chased leaders, ridden 2f out, 2nd again and every chance inside final furlong, not pace of winner towards finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind The Glancing Queen (11-0) at Cheltenham 2m lst (1) gd in Nov.
Tipitena 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 6th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, one paced under 1f out, 7th of 10, 5l behind Cimeara (9-5) at Cork 1m 4f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Whataboutherself (IRE) Casamento filly out of Quaich.
Buttons And Bows (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, took closer order before 4 out, under pressure after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, no extra 2 out, 8th of 19, 16 3/4l behind Bothar Dubh (11-0) at Cork 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
She's A Novelty (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Prominent, effort straight, no extra and one pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 5 3/4l behind Liberty Lass (9-0) at Navan 1m mdn fll gd in Sep.
