prominent, led on inner after 2 out, headed last, slightly impeded run-in, soon no extra
in touch towards rear, slightly impeded after 3 out, slight mistake next, soon under pressure and no impression, weakened and eased straight
tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, pushed along from 2 out, soon no impression and weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along briefly 3 out, under pressure from next, moderate 4th before last, kept on well run-in
led, a little keen, tended to jump right, slight mistake 6th, headed after 2 out, weakened approaching last
towards rear, slight mistake 6th, pushed along briefly 3 out, under pressure from next, soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon towards rear, improved travelling smoothly to track leaders on outer into straight, led last, edged left run-in, kept on well, all out
a little keen early, tracked leaders, weakened straight
prominent, lost place and not much room on inner after 3 out, dropped to last and under pressure from next, soon no impression, kept on straight
towards rear, progress and tight for room on inner after 3 out, challenged and not much room and switched left approaching last, soon switched right, kept on well to have every chance run-in, just failed
soon tracked leaders, moderate 5th before last and no impression, kept on same pace
Who's That was a shock winner of this a year ago but is still 3lb higher despite her very poor subsequent form. Good As Gold went up 5lb for her victory at Fairyhouse and couldn't quite cope here three weeks ago though in a much better race than this and her rider's claim should help her cause. Pride Of The Braid just held on in a maiden here last month and makes her handicap debut though the runner-up has since been beaten. Third-placed Barnahash Rose wasn't beaten far and was closing fast at the line so with a 5lb pull that includes her rider's claim she must have a chance of reversing the form. ELUSIVE IVY was always travelling like a winner at Punchestown though in the end didn't have much to spare. Third-placed All Summer Long might have given her a fright but for a last-flight error and she's a threat despite her stable going through a lean spell while The Living Beauty also ran well in fifth and the shorter trip should suit.
Good As Gold 25-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th before last, no extra, 5th of 23, 10 1/4l behind Henry Higgins (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Pride Of The Braid (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, some progress in 5th 2 out, ridden to go 2nd approaching last, kept on well under pressure run-in to lead on line, won at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Jan beating Billy's Hope (11-5) by ns, 18 ran.
Elusive Ivy (IRE) 5-1cfav (11-8) Held up in rear, headway 3 out, went 6th entering straight, ridden in 3rd approaching last, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan beating Leaders Questions (10-3) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Barnahash Rose (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, not fluent 1st, 7th halfway, progress early straight and ridden to go 3rd before last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 18, 3/4l behind Pride Of The Braid (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Jan.
The Living Beauty (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Towards rear, closer 8th 3 out, 6th next, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace from last, 4th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Elusive Ivy (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
Arise And Go Now (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 6th halfway, no impression in 4th 2 out, soon pushed along and no extra approaching last, 4th of 9, 23l behind Good As Gold (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
Who's That (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Held up, impeded after 7th, headway to chase leaders straight, soon one pace, 5th of 18, 20 1/2l behind Ice Cold Soul (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
Oscar's Passion (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 10th, lost place approaching straight, soon no extra and eased, tailed off, last of 18, dist behind Ocean Glandore (11-6) at Roscommon 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Mill Quest (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 7th, ridden and no impression entering straight, 5th 2 out, no extra before last, 5th of 18, 25 1/2l behind Ice Cool (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Leaders Questions (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 4 out, ridden and no impression next, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 10th of 15, dist behind Luckyinmilan (11-2) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hvy in Jan.
All Summer Long (GER) 20-1 (10-3) Mid-division, progress into 3rd 3 out, improved to lead next, ridden approaching last, headed inside final furlong, soon 3rd and no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 2 1/2l behind Elusive Ivy (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.
