waited with towards rear, closed approaching 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along and one pace
disputed lead early, soon led, not fluent 8th, soon headed, lost position and slight mistake 4 out, soon weakened
mid-division early, soon chased leaders, closed up after 3 out, led travelling smoothly into straight, quickly asserted, ridden out and stayed on well run-in
waited with, badly hampered 6th and in rear, reminders approaching 5 out and no danger, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division early, pushed along briefly approaching 4 out, closed up after next, pushed along again before straight, kept on same pace without threatening after
a little keen, soon chased leaders, brought down 6th
prominent, a little keen, led after 8th, headed into straight, slight mistake 2 out, one pace
slight mistake 1st, soon chased leaders, closed up approaching 4 out, pushed along before straight, soon no extra and one pace
disputed lead early, prominent, fell 6th
tracked leaders, closed up from 8th, pushed along after 3 out, chased winner and mistake last, one pace
waited with towards rear, went moderate 7th over 3f out, soon one pace
mid-division early, slight mistake 2nd, slightly slow 3rd, soon chased leaders, some slight mistakes, brought down 6th
China Princess would be an obvious contender if getting a run from her reserve spot after scoring on heavy going here last month. WOODBROOK BOY won over fences here in August and, though he's up 9lb for a recent victory over timber at Listowel, is still 20lb lower than his chase mark so looks the one to be on. John Adams just failed to get past the in-form Chelseas Friend at Kilbeggan though that was over an extended 3m and he's 3lb higher over this shorter trip. Queensteel was always travelling like a winner on testing ground over 3m at Tipperary and makes her handicap debut but Klassy Kay has become disappointing after winning twice in testing conditions. Galon De Vauzelle went up 9lb for a very easy victory at Ballinrobe then found 3m stretching his stamina on soft going at Tipperary. Dawson's Cottage won first time out last season so is one to note.
Sunday At Julia's (IRE) 28-1 (10-7) Mid-division, slightly squeezed for room after 6th, reminders from 7th and not fluent next, dropped towards rear and struggling from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Knock On Steel (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Led, jumped big 1st, ran slightly off bend approaching 4th, joined after 4 out and under pressure, headed approaching straight, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 22 3/4l behind Elite Trooper Grey (10-5) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Oct.
Klassy Kay (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Raced in 4th, pushed along in 5th 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 5th of 6, 17l behind Strange Notions (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp hvy in May.
Trickey Trix (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Disputed lead early, headed 2nd, led again 11th, joined next, headed 4 out, ridden from next, weakened, 7th of 11, dist behind Thunderosa (11-12) at Wexford 3m hcp sft in May.
Dawson's Cottage (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Mid-division, moderate 6th after 4th, no impression on leaders in 7th after 2 out, kept on in 5th run-in, never nearer, 5th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Toms Courage (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Henry Star (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression, 7th of 16, dist behind Palm Beach (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Accidental Rebel 9-1 (11-10) Mid-division for most, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no extra before next, 6th of 12, 18 1/4l behind Aoibhe's Beau (10-6) at Tipperary 2m hcp hvy in May.
Queensteel (IRE) 10-3 (10-13) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed 3 out, narrow lead travelling well before last, ridden and kept on well to assert run-in, won at Tipperary 3m mdn hvy in May beating Recite A Prayer (11-6) by 6 1/2l, 11 ran.
Woodbrook Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Soon led, 3 lengths clear 3 out and travelled well entering straight, kept on well from 2 out, comfortably, won at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Lost Oscar (11-11) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Galon De Vauzelle (FR) 4-1fav (12-0) Waited with, soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, soon challenged, slight mistake last and no extra, 5th of 12, 14l behind Lessofdnegativity (11-11) at Tipperary 3m hcp sft in May.
Zaccarela (FR) 4-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and pulled up after 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.
China Princess (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Waited with towards rear, progress 4 out, 5th after 3 out travelling smoothly, effort on inner into straight, slight mistake 2 out, led and stayed on best closing stages, won at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hvy in May beating Rebel Ivy (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
John Adams (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd 3 out, led briefly after next, ridden in 3rd before last, disputed bypassing last, just held close home, 2nd of 16, nk behind Chelseas Friend (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Loughaneala Og (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Mid-division, 13th 3 out, ridden from next, 7th at last, no extra, 6th of 21, 10 1/2l behind Call Me Dolly (11-13) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Likable Chancer (IRE) 11-1 (11-13) Chased leader, led after 2nd, ridden and 4-length advantage after 3 out, headed before 2 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Punters Poet (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
