tracked leaders, on terms under 5f out, soon led, went on from 2f out, kept on well final furlong, comfortably
close up and disputed, headed over 4f out, no impression straight
tracked leaders, a little keen, pushed along in 2nd approaching straight, kept on without matching winner from 2f out
waited with in rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon no extra
led and disputed, raced on inner, headed from 5f out, soon lost position and no impression
tracked leaders on inner, still in touch approaching straight, soon no impression
waited with, 9th halfway, pushed along to chase leaders approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace
mid-division early, 6th halfway, pushed along in 3rd approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace
mid-division early, 8th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon no extra
waited with, 10th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, ran on without threatening final furlong
mid-division early, 7th halfway, pushed along 4f out, soon no extra
waited with, 11th halfway, pushed along under 6f out, soon no impression
POLITESSE stayed on strongly under pressure to snatch second in a Leopardstown Grade 2 earlier this month and normal progress can see her go one better. Rhyme'n Rhythm couldn't cope with Larquebuse at Punchestown in October but the winner has done well over hurdles subsequently. Her stable companion Dysart Diamond has had every chance in both starts and will need to make progress but Beth Horan showed improved form at Punchestown and can get involved. Watergate Lady found 2m4f too far at Leopardstown after much better efforts over this trip.
Politesse (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th entering straight, moderate 6th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 11, 3 3/4l behind Darling Daughter (11-6) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Feb.
Rhyme'n Rhythm (IRE) 11-8fav (11-9) Prominent early, 3rd 4f out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5 1/2l behind Larquebuse (11-9) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Oct.
Watergate Lady 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden into 5th 2f out, hampered over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Appreciate It (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m 4f sft in Dec.
Can U Believe (IRE) Jeremy M out of Can U Imagine.
Carrigeen Lactuca (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 4f out, no extra over 2f out, 11th of 22, dist behind Valentina Lady (11-9) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Cosa Ban (IRE) 100-1 (11-3) Waited with, soon raced in 20th, some headway but no impression when impeded 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, 11th of 25, 26 3/4l behind Exit Poll (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Dysart Diamond (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Held up early, progress into 5th at halfway, closer in 3rd 5f out, disputed 4f out, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 7 1/4l behind Dreamingandhoping (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Imperial Allure (IRE) 4-1 (10-11) Raced on outer and soon prominent behind leader, pushed along from 4f out, no impression from under 3f out, soon no extra, last of 6, 35 1/2l behind Snegurochka (11-4) at Down Royal 2m gd in Aug.
Shadow Dubh (IRE) Oscar M out of Rubys Shadow.
Highland Penny (IRE) Doyen filly out of Highland Breeze.
Mind Sunday (FR) 25-1 (10-2) Always behind, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, last of 11, dist behind Darling Daughter (11-6) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Feb.
Some Joke (IRE) Court Cave filly out of Assidua.
Beth Horan (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Settled behind leaders early, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2 1/2f out, stayed on in 3rd over 1f out, pressed winner inside final furlong, held closing stages, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Dreamingandhoping (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
