held up early, mid-division halfway, progress into 4th 4f out, ridden entering straight, under pressure in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 7th entering straight, no extra 2f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 8th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
led and disputed, 2nd after 6f, 3rd 5f out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, weakened
led and disputed, led after 6f, ridden over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, strongly pressed for 2nd close home
soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened 4f out
mid-division, progress in 7th 4f out, 3rd entering straight, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 5f out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight
held up, 10th 4f out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, trailing 6f out, completely tailed off
mid-division, progress in 5th 4f out, 2nd entering straight, ridden over 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th close home
held up towards rear, progress into 9th 4f out, ridden entering straight, stayed on into 4th 2f out, kept on final furlong, just held for 2nd
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened over 4f out
Whisper Rock should get into the frame as she's run well in her two latest starts, the most recent when third to Railway Zira at Punchestown when Why Not Thistle was close behind. The latter has since made a reasonable start over hurdles and should also go well here. Michael Winters is having a good season so the impressive Dromahane point-to-point winner For Gortnatona should be kept on the right side. What should be a good day for Willie Mullins can end successfully via GRANGECLARE PEARL. She started favourite for her debut at Kilbeggan last May but failed to quicken after travelling nicely for much of the way. She's been given a long break and can make a winning reappearance.
Allez Gold (IRE) Gold Well mare out of Ashfield Rosie.
Flowerpicker (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 9th 4f out, soon ridden 6th entering straight, soon no impression, 6th of 17, 17l behind Kilnockin Lady (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat hvy in Dec.
For Gortnatona (IRE) 4-7 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 3l 2nd frm 6out, gng well frm 5out, 5l 3rd aftr 4out, led 2out, row to go clr from last, impressive, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp in Dec beating Another Discovery (11-11) by 10l, 10 ran.
Grangeclare Pearl (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Prominent, 2nd for most, not getting to leader from before straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 6l behind Balboni (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat sft in May.
Hardcast (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Twrds rr, 5th 1/2way, mod 6th 4out, rddn
Oneforlill (IRE) Stowaway mare out of Chamber Of Secrets.
Oscars Diamond (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division best, never a factor, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Dara Tango (11-12) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn hdl gd in May '12.
Whisper Rock (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden in 8th entering straight, left 4th last, kept on same pace run-in to go 3rd, no impression leaders, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Railway Zira (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mares mdn hdl in Jan.
Why Ask Me (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Mid div, prog to 4th 4out, rdn in 4th 3out, sn no ex, pu last, in a race won by Beeper's Milan (11-1) at Rockfield 3m ire ptp in Nov, 11 ran.
Dark Victory (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th 5f out, progress approaching straight and 4th 2f out, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out but no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 11l behind Beluckyagain (11-9) at Thurles 2m mares n h flat hvy in Jan.
Havana Dancer (IRE) Flemensfirth mare out of Senorita Rumbalita.
Holdona Second (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Prominent, not fluent 5th and 6th, soon no extra and pulled up before 6 out,, in a race won by Romantic Fashion (11-7) at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hdl hvy in Dec, 18 ran.
Table Tips (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, headway into 5th 6f out, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 33l behind Princess Leya (10-13) at Cork 2m mares n h flat 4yo sft in Nov.
Why Not Thistle (IRE) 7-2 (11-5) Mid-division, progress into 6th before 2 out, ridden 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace, 6th of 19, 7l behind Back Before Dawn (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Back Off Blondie (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Always last, trailing early, ridden 6f out, weakened, last of 7, 34l behind Red House Hill (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 4yo nhf hvy.
