mid-division early, soon held up, ridden 2f out, stayed on to close behind leaders 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon prominent, led and disputed after 1f, ridden and drifted left 1 1/2f out, soon headed, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden and disputed when slight bump 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, ran around slightly
held up towards rear, ridden to close on outer 2f out, stayed on into 6th over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led and disputed briefly, tracked leaders after 1f, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
held up early, mid-division after 2f, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression on leaders over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to press leaders 2f out, under pressure in 2nd 1f out, kept on final furlong
soon disputed, ridden 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, good progress towards inner over 2f out, ridden in 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace
Hokusai makes his track debut and has shown his best form on heavy ground. Pier Pressure has been very disappointing after a promising start last September while Hasiyna has struggled on heavy going. Local Girl ran well on her track debut last month though has had plenty of chances so the vote goes to NEVER CRY NEVER. Fozzie Stack's charge has only had two starts and shown enough ability to make his presence felt in what looks a moderate maiden.
Hokusai (IRE) 10-3 (9-8) Pushed along early and led, pushed along again and headed over 1f out, ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 3 3/4l behind Rapid City (9-10) at Galway 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Never Cry Never (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders in stand\'s side group, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Greek Flower (9-3) at Navan 5f mdn sft in Oct.
Pier Pressure (FR) 9-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged travelling well 2f out, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Migdam (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Shanadar (IRE) 11-4fav (9-8) Towards rear, pushed along on outer under 2f out and 8th 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to 5th close home, 5th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Jack Red Cloud (9-8) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Silky Suilleabhain (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, ridden and dropped to rear 2f out, soon weakened and eased, completely tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Rapid City (9-10) at Galway 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Fahari (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, pushed along and switched right over 2f out, 3rd and unable to quicken inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 4 3/4l behind Canadiansmokeshow (9-2) at Brighton 1m mdn stks (5) gf in Jun.
Hasiyna (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd over 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leaders, 4th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Queenie St Clair (9-3) at Naas 7f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Local Girl (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, travelled well and headway between horses 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, 2nd and kept on one pace final 100 yards, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Jack Red Cloud (9-8) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Uwoduhi Adanvto (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along and soon lost place after halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear over 1f out, no extra, last of 20, 22 1/4l behind Winston Spencer (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m mdn gd in May.
Wayside Lady (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Bold Optimist (9-8) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Oct.
