tracked leaders, ran free early, 3rd halfway, pushed along under 2f out and 2nd briefly 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon led, ridden over 1f out, under pressure and headed 100 yards out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and progress on outer over 1f out, led 100 yards out, kept on well
held up, 6th halfway, some progress under 2f out and short of room in 6th 1f out, switched right and kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along under 2f out and 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
in rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
broke well, settled back to track leaders in 4th, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Jim Bolger has three entries and it's an indication that MOONLIGHT MAGIC is held in high esteem as Kevin Manning has chosen him over the much more experienced pair Leafy Shade and Taisce Naisiunta, who both have strong form at this sort of level. His mount only had to be nudged out to land a Cork maiden a week ago and, though facing much stronger opposition, he can remain unbeaten. Ebediyin is also well regarded and attracted good support before gaining a comfortable victory at Galway while Queen Blossom showed battling qualities to land a Cork maiden. Landofhopeandglory was just touched off in a nursery at Naas before narrowly beaten over slightly further in a Listed event at Newmarket.
Ebediyin (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Galway 1m mdn Yielding in Sep beating Cole Porter (9-5) by hd, 15 ran.
Landofhopeandglory (IRE) 11-10fav (9-2) In touch, headway 3f out, every chance over 1f out, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Glamorous Approach (8-11) at Newmarket 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Moonlight Magic 4-6fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along to go 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out and 2 lengths clear 100 yards out, held on, won at Cork 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct beating Embiran (9-5) by nk, 9 ran.
Leafy Shade (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 8th of 10, 7 1/2l behind Coolmore (9-0) at Curragh 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in Sep.
Queen Blossom (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Prominent, soon disputed lead, pushed along 2f out, soon led, narrowly headed 1f out, regained lead closing stages, stayed on well, won at Cork 1m mdn sft in Sep beating Footbridge (9-5) by nk, 16 ran.
Remarkable Lady (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Soon led, took keen hold and saddle soon slipped forward, headed 2 1/2f out, eased 1 1/2f out, last of 15, dist behind Dinozzo (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gd in Oct.
Taisce Naisiunta (IRE) 13-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway, under pressure and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Bebhinn (8-12) at Fairyhouse 6f lst stks (1) Good - Yielding in Sep.
