rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and progress over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish
tracked leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden 1f out, ran on without threatening
mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, 5th 3f out, good headway to 2nd under 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd under 1f out, kept on, not match principals
prominent, pushed along early, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, progress to 2nd under 1f out, kept on well to lead on line
chased leaders, niggled along early, 6th 3f out, ridden under 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, 8th halfway, under pressure and weakened 1 1/2f out
towards rear, 12th halfway, weakened under 2f out, detached 1f out
dwelt, soon raced towards rear, 10th halfway, switched left and headway 1 1/2f out, soon ridden in 6th, kept on, never nearer
tracked leaders, 3rd 3f out, ridden and lost place under 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
slowly into stride, raced in rear, 13th halfway, under pressure approaching straight, ridden under 2f out, kept on same pace 1f out
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
rear, detached halfway, closed up on field under 2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms
broke well to lead, ridden under 2f out, kept on final furlong under pressure, headed on line
It's All A Joke was well beaten when runner-up on testing ground at Navan and makes his debut on the surface. Khwarizmi never showed in his opening runs which is why he was a 40/1 chance here a month ago but he belied his odds with a much better effort and should get into the frame. Cats Approval never got into the action in that latter event but stayed on at the finish so should get closer. Snow Patch showed the benefit of her opening run with a good performance over 6f a fortnight ago where she showed up well throughout so she looks best of those with experience. There are a couple of newcomers worth noting in this moderate contest. California Yoohoo cost $130,000 and is a half-brother to a Dirt winner in the USA but it's FORLAN who catches the eye. A half-brother to My Dream Boat, who beat Found in last year's Prince Of Wales's Stakes, he has Kevin Manning on board and is taken to make a successful start.
California Yoohoo (USA) Scat Daddy gelding out of That Voodoo Youdo.
Clebourne (IRE) Camacho gelding out of Viva Diva.
Forlan (IRE) Elnadim gelding out of Betty Burke.
It's All A Joke (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Raced in 6th early, progress and pushed along from 2f out, chased leaders and no impression from over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong to just get up for 2nd, 2nd of 9, 7l behind The Broghie Man (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn hvy in Oct.
Khwarizmi (USA) 40-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and edged right entering straight, joined 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind It's Two O Clock (9-5) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Nov.
Let It Go Papa (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along early straight and no extra under 2f out, 10th of 12, 17l behind Platinum Warrior (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Cats Approval (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 7, 5l behind It's Two O Clock (9-5) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Nov.
Cross Cover (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ran freely, never a factor, pushed along and no extra under 2f out, 12th of 14, 14l behind Princess Yaiza (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Nov.
Downtown Diva (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden towards outer 2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, 16 1/2l behind War Hero (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Extremely (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, ran freely and led after 2f, pushed along and headed under 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 14, 7l behind Princess Yaiza (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Nov.
Lookitsme (IRE) Requinto filly out of Mystic Molly.
Miss Margarita 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Chiara Luna (9-0) at Leopardstown 6f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Rego Park Lady (IRE) Requinto filly out of Henrietta Mews.
Snow Patch (IRE) 5-2 (9-0) Chased leaders and ran freely, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind War Hero (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Rachel Ruysch (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Dwelt, chased leaders in 4th, bumped on outer entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 7, 5 3/4l behind It's Two O Clock (9-5) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Nov.
Ty Rock Brandy (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Edged right leaving stalls, took keen hold, tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Rince Deireanach (8-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Camacho Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in 5th, pushed along halfway, ridden and weakened from 2f out, last of 7, 5 3/4l behind It's Two O Clock (9-5) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Nov.
