chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong
led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, no impression, never a factor
always behind, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead travelling well 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leaders ridden in 5th 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division on outer, no impression straight, weakened
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, no impression, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
Jospeh O'Brien has three entries headed by Messidor, who had few problems losing her maiden tag a fortnight ago. She faces stiffer competition here with HALE BOPP looking capable of adding to his victory here in October. Ger Lyons' charge was conceding O'Brien's subsequent winner Charmed 7lb that day and there looks plenty more to come. But he has a penalty to carry as does Allez Barza, a winner at Chantilly for Andre Fabre, and Let Me Pass, who had a convincing victory over a mile here last month when he was always travelling well. Prince Of Peace is certain to have benefited from his run last month and is one to note.
Allez Barza (FR) (8-13) 6th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Makaloun (8-13) at Deauville 1m lst stks sft in Aug.
Hale Bopp (IRE) 3-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway and effort straight, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct beating Charmed (9-6) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Let Me Pass (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, improved to lead travelling well 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov beating My Minervina (9-2) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
First Blood (IRE) Intello colt out of Heavenly Note.
Giustino 50-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Ratib (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Messidor (IRE) Evensfav (9-2) Tracked leaders in 2nd, pushed along to challenge 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f mdn fll pol in Nov beating Golden Lyric (9-2) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Mr Mocha (IRE) Iffraaj gelding out of Gamma.
Prince Of Peace (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along in moderate 10th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Zozimus (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Rock Ya Boy Ya (IRE) Red Jazz gelding out of Fingal Rock.
Secret Road (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Dwelt, raced in rear, 11th 3f out, under pressure 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong, never a factor, 10th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Chicago Bear (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Stellar Spirit (IRE) Charm Spirit colt out of Sharp Relief.
Tashkhan (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Waited with, 11th approaching halfway and pushed along, no impression from 2f out, 13th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Isle Of Sark (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Social Distance (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Slowly away and trailing early, in touch in rear at halfway, no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Ratib (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
