took keen hold, tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 4th 1f out, one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 6th, challenged in 2nd from over 1f out and edged left, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
soon towards rear, 15th halfway, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
prominent, soon 4th, close 5th 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong
soon towards rear, took keen hold, 12th halfway, raced on outer straight, no impression and kept on from over 1f out
soon mid-division, 11th halfway, 9th 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, soon 3rd, 2nd from 2f out, 3rd again and checked over 1f out, no extra and eased closing stages
mid-division, took keen hold, 9th halfway, dropped behind and eased final furlong
held up, 14th halfway, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furong
soon towards rear, 13th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, raced on outer straight, ran on without threatening final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 5th, no extra from under 2f out
soon mid-division, 8th halfway, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
pushed along early, soon mid-division and a little keen, 10th halfway, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
soon towards rear, last halfway, never a factor
prominent, soon 2nd, led before straight, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
took keen and led, headed before straight, dropped to 10th 1f out, weakened
Aidan O'Brien brings out Jaqen H'ghar quickly under a penalty after a comfortable victory at Gowran on Tuesday and there's no doubt he's improving though he was earlier put in his place by FIRE TREE at Dundalk when in receipt of 5lb. The winner had run really well previously at Down Royal so the ground isn't an issue and there's no reason why he shouldn't come out on top again. Zig Zag also represents Ballydoyle but he's been disappointing on soft ground so connections will be hoping today's better going brings about some improvement. Bulgadin Lady appeared to enjoy the testing ground when beating Intrepid Prince just over a length at Limerick and if taking to the conditions she has the scope to make her presence felt and hails from a yard who place their horses well.
Afzal (FR) 8-1 (9-5) Soon led, pushed along early straight, headed from 2f out, no impression when tight for room 1f out, no extra, 10th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Blue De Vega (9-5) at Naas 7f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Jaqen H'ghar (IRE) 10-3fav (9-8) Dwelt, in rear, progress into 9th entering straight, soon ridden, 7th 2f out, close 4th and swished tail 1f out, improved to lead and swished tail again inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Oct beating Intense Stylist (9-0) by 3l, 12 ran.
Rathbride Raven 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, at Gowran Park 7f gd in Aug.
Fire Tree (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, headway to dispute lead 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct beating Jaqen H'ghar (9-5) by nk, 9 ran.
Burma Star 14-1 (9-0) Towards rear on outer early, 10th 2f out, moderate 9th from 1f out, switched right closing stages, kept on, 8th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Know (9-0) at Navan 6f mdn fll Yielding in Sep.
Palmones (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division early, progress to 2nd after 2f, ridden to lead under 2f out, soon headed, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Red Stars (9-0) at Roscommon 7f mdn fll Yielding in Sep.
Hint Of Frost (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden under 3f out, dropped to 7th 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Bulgadin Lady (8-13) at Limerick 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Retinal (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Close up, gained narrow lead from 2f out, joined over 1f out where dropped to 4th, weakened, 9th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Know (9-0) at Navan 6f mdn fll Yielding in Sep.
Zig Zag (IRE) 9-2fav (9-10) Towards rear and 13th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and some progress into mid-division, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 7l behind Bulgadin Lady (8-13) at Limerick 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Bulgadin Lady (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Settled in rear, pushed along from 3f out and raced wide into straight, good progress when ridden from 2f out and led inside final furlong, kept on well to extend advantage close home, won at Limerick 1m hcp sft in Oct beating Intrepid Prince (8-9) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Race In Focus (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden from 2f out and soon switched to outer, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Sevenleft (9-4) at Limerick 7f mdn sft in Oct.
Intrepid Prince (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on outer, 4th halfway, improve to dispute on outer from 3f out, ridden from 2f out and led over 1f out, soon headed and kept on inside final furlong without matching winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bulgadin Lady (8-13) at Limerick 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Super Bowl (FR) 8-1 (8-7) Pushed along from stalls and settled towards rear, 11th halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and progress on outer from 2f out, 4th 1f out, 3rd when slightly short of room inside final furlong and switched left, kept on well close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bulgadin Lady (8-13) at Limerick 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Smiling Emily (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden under 3f out and soon weakened, 13th of 14, 27l behind Bulgadin Lady (8-13) at Limerick 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Dont Quit (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 8th entering straight, soon ridden, went 5th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 12, 5l behind Jaqen H'ghar (9-8) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Grant Of Approval (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden on outer 2f out and no extra in 5th 1f out, weakened, 5th of 6, 9 1/4l behind Birdcage (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
