chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression in moderate 4th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 2nd 4 out, ridden and no impression leader 2 out, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 9th entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, some headway into moderate 7th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, 3rd entering straight, ridden and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace
disputed early, soon led, pulled clear after 2 out, easily
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd before 3 out, ridden into 2nd briefly before straight, weakened before 2 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, headway into 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, stayed on into moderate 4th last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, unseated rider 3rd
disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, lost place before 3 out, moderate 8th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
Not the easiest of starts and several of the main contenders have been showing their best form over further. They include Jeunopse, runner-up at Listowel over 2m4f on very testing ground last month, and Meitheamh, a good third over that trip at Navan last time. The latter occupied the same spot behind Shadow Eile over this distance at Listowel and has a bit to find with Coral Creek on a line through the winner. Chase The Favorite should do better back over the minimum after failing to last out over 2m4f on heavy ground at Ballinrobe but LECEILE could be the one to be on as, though she had no chance against the impressive Steps To Freedom over this C&D last time, she is unlikely to come up against one as good this time.
Chase The Favorite (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Made most, headed approaching straight, soon no extra, 4th of 15, 41l behind Lillymile (10-13) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Sep.
Coral Creek (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Waited with at slow pace, 6th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on without troubling winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Shadow Eile (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Crowning Virtue (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 17th of 24, 34l behind The Grey Express (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Erins Stage (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Towards rear, closer in 7th before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 7th of 11, 12l behind Whatareyousaying (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f N H flat in Sep.
Foildearg (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, ridden after 2 out and soon no chance with winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 4, 14l behind House Rules (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov hdl sft in Sep.
Great Oak (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, wide and challenged in 2nd from 1 1/2f out, got on terms and every chance inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed, 2nd of 18, ns behind Ravensbury (12-0) at Listowel 2m N H flat sft in Sep.
Jeunopse (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, improved 5 out, 2nd and chased winner 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Knockieran (9-12) at Listowel 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft in Sep.
Leceile (USA) 10-1 (11-7) Soon led, strongly pressed early straight, headed after 2 out and soon no chance with easy winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 8l behind Steps To Freedom (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Marble Article (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 24, 14l behind The Grey Express (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Meitheamh (IRE) 7-2fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, close up 2 out, ridden in 3rd last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 24, 2 1/4l behind The Grey Express (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Presenting Kate (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, 18th of 24, 36l behind The Grey Express (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Sarah Collins (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway in 10th 3 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression in 5th last, kept on same pace, 5th of 24, 7l behind The Grey Express (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Slivegullion Girl (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased clear leader, distant 6th halfway, 7th and no threat from early straight, 7th of 14, 33l behind Alexandr Nevsky (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m ldy N H flat gd in Sep.
Spire View Lass (IRE) Milan mare out of After A Fashion.
Taralga (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Settled in moderate 2nd, moderate 3rd 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 4th of 15, 10l behind Three Monkeys (10-13) at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl in Dec.
World Citizen (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always behind, tailed off, 22nd of 25, well behind Golanbrook (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 2f N H flat gd in May.
Super Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd entering straight, ridden and weakened approaching 3 out where fell, in a race won by The Grey Express (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Sep, 24 ran.
Nanna Maura (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Alw pr, ld 3out, went on, easily, won at Toomebridge 3m ire ptp gd in May beating Miss Katelyn (12-0) by 3l, 10 ran.
Celtic Ruby (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened over 4f out, 18th of 20, well behind Its Ironic (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Apr.
