held up in touch, 5th 4 out, some progress into 4th approaching 2 out, soon no extra
3rd early, 2nd from 3rd, led before 5 out, ridden and strongly pressed from before last, kept on well under pressure, headed close home
held up in touch, close 5th 3 out, progress into 3rd next, soon ridden, no impression from before last, kept on
soon 2nd, led from 3rd, headed before 5 out, remained prominent, close 2nd travelling best after 2 out, ridden to challenge from last, kept on well to lead close home
led, headed 3rd, remained in touch, 3rd 3 out, weakened approaching next
in touch in rear, progress into 5th and ridden 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden and briefly lost place 3 out, 4th after 2 out, no extra before last
Judge Roy Bean (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, fell 4 out, in a race won by Hollo Ladies (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m nov hdl G1 in Dec, 8 ran.
Quel Esprit (FR) 8-13fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 5 out, travelled well in 3rd 3 out, improved to lead after 2 out, clear before last, very easily, won at Cork 3m Grade 3 nov hdl hvy in Dec beating Last Draw (11-3) by 3l, 8 ran.
American Job (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway in 5th before straight, ridden in 6th 3 out, stayed on to 4th 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Quel Esprit (11-0) at Cork 3m Grade 3 nov hdl hvy in Dec.
Coole River (IRE) 5-4fav (11-9) Held up in touch, close 3rd from 4 out, ridden and outpaced 2 out, briefly eased approaching straight, ran on well under pressure from last, 3rd of 4, 2l behind Saludos (11-9) at Punchestown 2m lst nov hdl (4yo+) hvy in Dec.
Quiamo Malta (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Made all, ridden and joined briefly 2 out, led again before last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Limerick 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec beating Billie Beg (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Seven Days (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 6th approaching halfway, headway after 4 out, 4th before 3 out, disputed lead 2 out, narrowly headed last, regained slight advantage close home, all out, won at Cork 2m 3f mdn hdl hvy in Dec beating Acapulco (11-12) by shd, 16 ran.
Where's The Dosh (IRE) 5-2 (11-3) Held up, 5th 3 out, soon ridden in 4th, no impression straight, 4th of 6, 21l behind Rigour Back Bob (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4yo hdl hvy in Dec.
Hollo Ladies (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon raced in 5th, ridden to chase leader before straight, closed and led over 1f out, strongly pressed and stayed on well inside last, won at Leopardstown 2m nov hdl G1 in Dec beating Saludos (11-10) by nk, 8 ran.
