led, headed after 3f, 4th entering straight, ridden under 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well
held up in last, some headway into moderate 7th 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th entering straight, soon ridden, no impression from 2f out
towards rear on outer, ridden on wide outside straight, 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
prominent, disputed lead entering straight, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and weakened straight
mid-division, 6th entering straight, soon ridden, 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
took keen hold and led after 3f, ridden and joined entering straight, soon headed and weakened
towards rear, no impression from 3f out, kept on one paced
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened straight
The Pier's first of three victories last term was gained from 22lbs lower and he may be in the grip of the handicapper. Aseasyas is a tough mare who scored over the C&D on testing going last season and will be better for a recent run over an inadequate trip. Bravely Fought's two successes last summer were gained over today's distance on good ground and he has found longer trips beyond him on his last two starts. All of Hujaylea's four career victories have been over a mile, three of them at Dundalk, and this may prove a trip too far but it looks ideal for ART BROKER, runner-up over the C&D behind Rory Anna earlier this month and hopefully better suited by the much faster going here.
Bravely Fought (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) In rear, 9th entering straight, soon ridden, kept on without threatening from 2f out, 4th of 9, 6l behind Haralan (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-100 gf.
Monteriggioni (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, last approaching straight, smooth headway on outer from 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on well under pressure, nearest at finish, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Funatfuntasia (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f stks pol in Nov.
The Pier (IRE) 7-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead over 2f out, clear 1 1/2f out, kept on well from over 1f out, pressed close home, won at Listowel 1m 4f hcp 60-90 in Sep beating Captain Cole (8-2) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Hujaylea (IRE) 5-1fav (8-11) Mid-division, 7th 2f out, soon ridden to close, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-90 pol beating Saint By Day (8-12) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Art Broker (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Rory Anna (8-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcap hvy.
Love Pegasus (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 14, 31l behind Rory Anna (8-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcap hvy.
Maal (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 5th before straight, challenged under pressure over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 8th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80.
Glitter Baby (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, 18th of 21, well behind Rite Of Passage (9-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Nov.
Pictorial (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Held up in 6th, ridden over 4f out, behind final 3f, tailed off, last of 7, 46l behind Lethal Glaze (9-7) at Kempton 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-95 (3) pol in Aug.
Lady Songbird (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Always behind, 12th of 14, 44l behind Rory Anna (8-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcap hvy.
Aseasyas (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 9th early, progress straight, kept on without threatening under pressure final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 1/4l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80.
Kaitlins Joy (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Mid-division, progress under 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on, 5th of 22, 4l behind Big Robert (8-0) at Curragh 1m hcp 0-105 sft in Mar.
