chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 3rd before 2 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, left 3rd last and soon 2nd, no impression on winner
mid-division, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no impression before next, weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge before 3 out, upsides when mistake and unseated rider 3 out
held up, 7th halfway, ridden towards rear 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, progress into 6th after 3 out, improved into 2nd 2 out, soon ridden, under pressure before last, 1-length down when left in lead last, kept on run-in
led, joined and disputed from 7th, headed 11th, dropped to 5th before 5 out, ridden into 3rd after 3 out, no impression in 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leader, disputed from 7th and led 11th, pressed before 3 out and soon joined, left in lead 3 out, ridden 2 out, 1-length advantage when fell last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, left 2nd and hampered last, 3rd and kept on one pace closing stages
towards rear, slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 5th after 3 out, no extra in 6th 2 out, pulled up before last
SHANKLYS DAWN has obvious claims given last month’s second came over course and distance and a conditional takes 7lb off her back today. She also finished in front of the re-opposing pair Killare Castle and Town Pond so should make another bold bid. The latter duo are closely matched on that form but still look the main threats once again in a weak handicap given Highest Benefit remains a maiden after 16 starts, though finished closer when fourth at Thurles last time.
Benarty Hill (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders early, soon held up, rear from 6th, dropped off leaders from next, no impression before 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off, last of 4, dist behind Sutton Manor (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Buzzkillbob (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, 12th from 7th, no extra from before 3 out, pulled up before last, at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Highest Benefit (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Towards rear, progress to 11th at 7th, headway to 7th after 4 out, ridden in 6th after 2 out, kept on run-in, never nearer, 4th of 18, 9l behind Simple Steps (10-7) at Thurles 3m 1f hcp hvy in Dec.
Whats In It For Me (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 8th of 13, dist behind Ardera Cross (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.
Cerca Trova (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Held up in touch, 7th from 3rd, 5th before next, 6th approaching 3 out, pushed along before straight, soon one pace, 7th of 9, 19 3/4l behind Roja Dove (10-9) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Gibbstown (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) In touch, 6th at 7th, dropped to 12th after 4 out, no impression, some late headway to 8th, 8th of 18, 22 3/4l behind Simple Steps (10-7) at Thurles 3m 1f hcp hvy in Dec.
Killare Castle (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra in 4th when mistake at last, 4th of 13, 7l behind Cadawill (11-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Shanklys Dawn (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) In rear, mistake 8th, headway into 6th 5 out, ridden in close 2nd 2 out, 2nd at last, kept on in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 13, 2 1/4l behind Cadawill (11-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
Town Pond (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Towards rear, closer in 7th 5 out, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no impression, 5th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Cadawill (11-11) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hvy in Dec.
