chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 4th before 2 out, close up 3rd and challenged 2 out, every chance last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace
always towards rear, tailed off from after 3 out
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 6th before 2 out, close up 4th and challenged 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, kept on well run-in
prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
led and disputed early, 2nd from 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, under pressure in 4th approaching last when hampered, kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th and no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace
never a factor, towards rear and trailing before 2 out
rear of mid-division, moderate 9th 3 out, ridden in 7th and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
prominent, led 4th, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, ran around approaching last and headed, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out
keen hold and chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out
Despite form figures that hardly inspire confidence, FROSTED GRAPE stands out on form and should finally get some reward from a string of placed efforts which include a very good third behind Sounds Of Jupiter at Limerick. Coat Of Arms was best over 7f on the level but made a reasonable start over timber behind Sweet My Lord on heavy ground at Cork. Reportage and The Ride Aint Free have had their chances but look best of the remainder.
Coat Of Arms (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 10th 6 out, kept on without threatening under pressure from 3 out, 4th of 15, 21l behind Sweet My Lord (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy.
Caislean Beag (IRE) Windsor Castle gelding out of Sidsaid.
Iron Duke 50-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 8th of 12, 36l behind Rory Anna (10-9) at Limerick 2m 4yo hdl in Mar.
Ma Ani (USA) 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 6l behind Across The Rhine (9-7) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp 60-95 pol in Oct (flat).
Reportage (USA) 20-1 (11-2) Led, joined 4 out, headed before next, dropped to 4th 2 out, soon no extra, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 15l behind Final Approach (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Saponara (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders racing keenly on outer, 6th halfway, moderate 8th 3 out, no extra, 8th of 15, well behind Jerry's Agent (11-4) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Soul Sista (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, 11th of 15, well behind Jerry's Agent (11-4) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Yougavemehope (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, weakened before 3 out, 18th of 19, well behind Jim Bowie (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Chasing Glory (IRE) Needle Gun filly out of Stormy River.
Coosan Belle (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 15l behind Augustusthestrong (9-5) at Listowel 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn in Sep (flat).
Frosted Grape (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) Led, 4 lengths advantage halfway, strongly pressed approaching 2 out, soon headed, no extra in 3rd before last, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Jerry's Agent (11-4) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Missy Mahopac (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 5th, 20th of 24, well behind Gimli's Rock (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Rince Rion (IRE) Bahri filly out of Havva Danz.
Chipolini (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, dropped to 5th approaching straight, no extra when slightly hampered over 2f out, weakened, last of 12, 30l behind Desert Romance (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Mar (flat).
The Ride Aint Free (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, closer from 3 out, 3rd 2 out, no impression approaching last and dropped to 5th, 5th of 14, 7l behind Point Of Light (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Mar.
Annes Sound (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Prominent, 2nd halfway, disputed 4 out, soon no extra and lost place, weakened after 3 out, 12th of 14, well behind Point Of Light (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Mar.
Valleymount (IRE) Milan filly out of Newhall.
Ballagh Babe (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 15, well behind Sweet My Lord (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl hvy.
