chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and lost place 2f out, no extra towards rear over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer approaching straight, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression on outer under 2f out, 9th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
ridden along early and led after 1 1/2f, 4 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and headed over 2f out, under pressure and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
led early, tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway approaching straight and led briefly over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out and kept on one pace in 3rd inside final furlong
mid-division, headway on inner under 2f out, soon ridden and led over 100 yards out, kept on well
towards rear, headway on outer approaching straight, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in mid-division 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, closer entering straight, ridden and headway to lead 1 1/2f out, under pressure and headed over 100 yards out, no impression on winner
rear of mid-division, some headway on outer in mid-division halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no extra over 2f out, eased over 1f out
rear of mid-division, headway under 2f out and ridden in 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
refused to race
Too Precious scored with plenty in hand here last week and, though stepping up in trip and 10lb higher, looks sure to take some stopping. However, her regular pilot Shane Crosse has opted for PERFECT TAPATINO, who completed a double on Turf in October and has raced in two tough handicaps subsequently. Commander Won has been in terrific form and stayed on very strongly to score here last time so a 3lb rise doesn't look harsh while See Of Rome ran well when runner-up at Naas though has yet to prove he stays this far. Touch Of Gold is another in top form and won't be inconvenienced by a 6lb rise for her course and distance victory while Dawn Trouper has been making very good progress and a 7lb rise for her recent victory here still sees her on what looks a lenient mark.
Hall Of Fame (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) In touch, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd over 3f out, ridden and weakened 3f out, 8th of 9, 25 1/4l behind Mustajeer (9-5) at Naas 1m 4f lst stks (1) Yielding in Nov.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division and 7th from halfway, pushed along and ridden from 3f out, some progress on inner from 2f out, no impression and weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Mawaany (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Kerosin (GER) 7-1 (9-12) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Commander Won (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Perfect Tapatino (FR) 10-1 (8-5) Rear, 16th halfway, headway on outer over 3f out, ridden under 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on same pace, 10th of 20, 12 1/2l behind Mr Everest (8-5) at Naas 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Commander Won (IRE) 2-1fav (9-3) Pushed along briefly early, soon tracked leader, on terms 4f out, led approaching straight, soon pushed along and pressed, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating Tirmizi (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 11 ran.
Tooreen Legend (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, last of 11, 16 3/4l behind Massif Central (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
See Of Rome 7-1 (8-12) Close up on inner, 6th halfway, headway over 3f out, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, progress to 2nd 1f out, kept on, not trouble winner, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Warnaq (9-3) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Too Precious (IRE) 13-8fav (9-10) Mid-division, ridden on outer 2f out and headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, easily, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov beating Secret Wizard (9-12) by 2l, 14 ran.
Touch Of Gold (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, progress 2f out and ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating California Lad (9-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Dawn Trouper (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Nov beating Wajaaha (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Archer's Up 16-1 (9-1) Chased leader, 7th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace under 1f out, 9th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Perfect Tapatino (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Schoolboy Error (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Held up in last, ridden on outer 2f out, last 1f out, kept on to go 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 6, 3/4l behind Echo Park (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Here For The Craic (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 14, 19 3/4l behind Fintown Boy (10-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Chelkar (FR) 25-1 (9-8) Mid-division, dropped to 19th after halfway, slightly detached 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 19th of 20, 29 1/2l behind Mr Everest (8-5) at Naas 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Nov.
