pushed along briefly early, prominent and led inside 1st 1f, pressed straight, joined over 1f out, soon headed and one pace inside final furlong
soon prominent in 2nd, effort straight, on terms over 1f out, soon led, joined inside final furlong, stayed on well closing stages to regain lead near line
dwelt, waited with, 9th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, soon pushed along, slightly impeded early straight, switched right closing stages and kept on without matching principals
tracked leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, effort straight, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong
mid-division, 8th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong
dwelt and pushed along briefly, waited with, 10th approaching halfway and pushed along again, raced on inner straight and headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
dwelt and pushed along briefly early, mid-division and 7th approaching halfway, raced on outer straight and effort, no extra final furlong
pushed along early, chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, challenged and almost on terms 1 1/2f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, headed and kept on without matching winner near line
soon in rear, reminders after 2f, switched right to outer from 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening
broke well to lead, headed inside 1st 1f, prominent, 4th approaching halfway, soon pushed along, weakened and eased final furlong
Kuwait Direction had the front-running Shawaf close behind when runner-up here last week and there's little between them again. Master Matt, a four-times a winner on Turf, was having only his third start here when making the running until headed close home by Pulse Of Shanghai. That was over 6f and his earlier defeat behind Earls was over 5f on heavy going at Naas and he's much better off at the weights. Tide Of Time was beaten a length in that latter race and would have to be respected on that form though he's having his 27th start and has never run on an artificial surface. MRS BOUQUET gained her fifth victory in 15 starts when carrying a big weight to victory over 5f here earlier this month. She has no problems with the extra and can maintain her fine strike-rate though Ola Bonita is a very progressive filly making her handicap debut after a comfortable maiden success over the course and distance.
Alfredo Arcano (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Always behind, never a factor, 12th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Arcanears (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Master Matt 12-1 (9-12) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Pulse Of Shanghai (9-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Nov.
Tide Of Time 11-4fav (9-13) Rear of mid-division, some progress 2f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, headway into 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Earls (8-10) at Naas 5f hcp hvy in Nov.
Independent Missy (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) In touch and ran freely, 5th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, lost place under 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Harry's Bar (9-7) at Dundalk 6f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Mrs Bouquet 13-2 (9-12) Held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to close on outer 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead last 50 yards, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov beating Red Cymbal (8-12) by 1l, 8 ran.
Sendmylovetoyou (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, progress over 1f out, ridden and kept on final 150 yards, never nearer, 5th of 12, 2l behind Harry's Bar (9-7) at Dundalk 6f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Kuwait Direction (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, 2nd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, strongly pressed winner to line, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Too Hard To Hold (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Ola Bonita (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden and switched to outer 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, led final 150 yards, kept on well closing stages, won at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov beating Stalingrad (9-7) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Earls (IRE) 13-2 (8-10) Chased leaders, 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th on inner 1f out, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Naas 5f hcp hvy in Nov beating Mi Esperanza (8-6) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Oh Purple Reign (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Dwelt slightly, held up in rear, slightly detached 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, modest late headway, never a factor, 12th of 14, 12l behind Bucky Larson (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Shawaf 9-2 (9-8) Led, ridden 2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Too Hard To Hold (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Goodnight Girl (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, close 5th when briefly short of room 1f out and soon eased, virtually pulled up inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Arcanears (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
