tracked leaders on outer, dropped to 9th 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace straight
disputed lead early, headed at 3rd, improved to dispute lead again 3 out, led 2 out and soon went clear, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
rear of mid-division, closer in 6th on outer 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression, hampered at last
mid-division on inner, weakened from 3 out, in rear when badly hampered at last
mid-division, bad mistake at 1st, pushed along in moderate 9th 2 out, no impression
disputed lead, headed at 4th, improved to dispute lead again 3 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace
always behind, reminders 2nd, never a factor
disputed lead, led from 4th, headed 3 out and ridden, moderate 5th next, no impression
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and weakened from 3 out
mid-division on outer, closer in 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, moderate 7th 2 out, no impression
in rear, went moderate 10th 2 out, no impression, never a factor
mid-division and pulled hard, went 4th on inner at halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression, moderate 4th when fell at last
always behind, not fluent at 2nd, mistake 4th, never a factor
mid-division on outer, went 5th at 6th, 3rd and pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
Gordon Elliott won the first running a year ago and BLACK TEARS can recoup losses sustained in her two opening runs over timber. Beaten a short-head over 2m4f at Punchestown, she attempted to make all over this trip at Down Royal but had no answer when Curious Times quickened past. However, the remainder were 26 lengths back so compensation awaits. Little Light, from a yard that can do no wrong, had a reasonable start over hurdles at Navan before a moderate effort in a Punchestown bumper while Pampushka, who ran very well for a long way in the race won by Sir Erec at Leopardstown in December, had a run at Dundalk earlier this month and Rachael Blackmore is a positive booking. Bint Chattleya slipped up in Sir Erec's race then ran well when sent to Doncaster for a Listed contest so looks the main threat. Chiavari had some reasonable form on the Flat and is one to note.
Bianca Minola (FR) 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, mistake 4th, ridden in 4th and no impression on leaders 2 out, no extra when slight mistake at last, no impression, 7th of 25, 33l behind Relegate (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Black Tears 5-4fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute after 2 out, ridden before last, 2nd from last and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Curious Times (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Chiavari (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Soon led, headed after 1 1/2f, 3rd halfway, progress to 2nd 4f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression on leader over 1f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra and lost 3rd close home, 4th of 16, 5l behind Warnaq (9-3) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Finding Joy (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) In rear early, slight mistake 1st, closer in rear of mid-division at 5th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 13, 25 3/4l behind Ifyoucatchmenow (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn gd in Jan.
Late Again (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 7th approaching 4th, slight mistake next, 9th after 4 out, pushed along before straight, soon no impression, 12th of 24, 18 1/4l behind Buttons And Bows (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Little Light (FR) 3-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, closed up from 4f out, 3rd approaching straight, soon no extra and one pace, 5th of 10, 23 1/2l behind The Caddy Rose (11-7) at Punchestown 2m gd in Jan.
Midland Millie (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Waited with, jumped right 2nd, 10th halfway, 9th from 5th, one pace approaching straight, 6th of 16, 18 1/4l behind The Moyglass Flyer (11-2) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Nov.
Port Island (IRE) Shantou M out of Echo Queen.
Saudade (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, no impression, 12th of 25, dist behind Relegate (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Bint Chattleya (FR) 11-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, weakened before last, 4th of 8, 11 1/4l behind Giving Glances (10-12) at Doncaster 2m 1f lst fll (1) gd in Jan.
Elusive Intrusive (IRE) 100-1 (10-3) Prominent, on terms before 2nd, headed 2 out where slight mistake, soon no extra, 8th of 19, 28 3/4l behind Authorizo (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Formentera (FR) (10-5) at Dieppe 2m 1f sft in Aug.
Mishope (IRE) 66-1 (10-3) Raced in 10th early, some slight mistakes, no extra straight, 15th of 19, dist behind Authorizo (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Jan.
Pampushka (IRE) 5-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders, pushed along and drifted left early straight, ridden in 4th over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Spanish Soprano (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Feb.
Bernienosteps (IRE) Fruits Of Love M out of Hushed Up.
