led or disputed lead, ridden early straight and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders on outer, pushed along to challenge approaching straight, soon ridden and lost place under 2f out, 6th and no impression over 1f out, no extra
slowly into stride, mid-division on outer before halfway, headway in 4th approaching straight, 5th and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and dropped towards rear early straight, no extra under 2f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight and 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
mid-division, headway on outer under 2f out and led 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ran freely, pushed along and some headway on outer under 2f out, 4th and ridden over 1f out, 2nd and kept on well inside final 150 yards
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
mid-division, headway on inner under 2f out, ridden and edged right to lead briefly over 1f out, 3rd and no impression final 150 yards
held up towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no threat under 2f out
prominent and disputed lead, ridden early straight and no extra from 1 1/2f out, weakened
BOYNE RIVER had a light juvenile campaign but showed potential, as she did when placed at Naas in May where she didn't get the run of the race. She hasn't run subsequently, which is a concern, but the half-sister to seven winners has more scope than these. Giuliana is race-fit and an obvious threat after her second place on her track debut last month. She looks the one to take advantage if the selection isn't ready after a long break. Royal Tribute didn't show much for Richard Hannon but she's done well for Denis Hogan who looks certain to find a race for her soon. Pocket Veto has improved with each run and made most before headed just over a furlong out last time - further progress can see her in the firing-line.
Cool As Ever (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, 3rd 2f out, disputed lead briefly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 14, 4l behind Jered Maddox (9-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Cormac (IRE) 100-1 (8-13) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, 9th of 10, 8l behind Skontonovski (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Royal Tribute (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden to close 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 7, 3l behind Moshammer (9-9) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Jan.
Troy Top (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 4 3/4l behind Moshammer (9-9) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Jan.
Baby Bubbles (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, 8th 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Lyra Belacqua (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Basrah Breeze (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) Held up, ridden and some progress 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Summit Star (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Boyne River 9-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along at stages, soon raced in 6th, effort and slightly impeded under 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening after, 3rd of 16, 4l behind Espouse (9-2) at Naas 1m mdn fll sft in May.
Craft Irish (IRE) Adaay filly out of Lotus Roots.
Eskimo Lil (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Prominent, led after 1f, reduced advantage under 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 5th of 12, 7 1/4l behind No Nay Alexander (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Dec.
Giuliana (GER) 7-2 (9-2) Soon raced in 7th, headway travelling smoothly straight, ridden to chase winner inside final furlong, kept on without getting there close home, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Prince Of Peace (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Lily Bianca (IRE) Harzand filly out of Cocoa Beach.
Matamua 10-1 (11-0) Soon prominent, outpaced over 2f out, well beaten final furlong, last of 12, 13 1/2l behind Royal Advice (10-11) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Pocket Veto (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Prominent and led after 1 1/2f, pushed along and headed under 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Business (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
