attempted to make all, ridden and challenge inside final furlong, narrowly headed inside final 100 yards, no extra close home
held up towards rear, 7th halfway, ridden in rear 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, narrowly led inside final 100 yards, kept on well under pressure
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, stayed on to 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression leaders
It will be a fair training feat if Tommy Stack can produce Plum Sugar to win after more than a year on the sidelines. Probably more interesting on this occasion is Anam Chara, who stepped up on previous form to win a competitive Cork handicap last time. Alsalwa is back over her best trip after a couple of decent efforts over shorter distances here earlier in the month and Blaze Brightly has gone close to shedding her maiden tag on numerous occasions, most notably when runner-up in a Listed contest at Tipperary in August. The vote, however, goes to course specialist INDIANA GAL, who still has the speed to be effective at this distance and probably has a bit more class than her rivals.
Anam Chara (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Made all, ridden clear early straight, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, all out to hold on near finish, won at Cork 1m fll hcp 60-90 gd beating Daffodil Walk (8-13) by nk, 18 ran.
Indiana Gal (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 1 1/4l behind Priomhbhean (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo stks pol.
Mid Mon Lady (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden into 5th 1f out, not clear run inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Priomhbhean (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo stks pol.
Miss Eze 16-1 (8-7) Held up, progress on stand's side under 1 1/2f out, 8th over 1f out, kept on, 5th of 26, 1 3/4l behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.
Alsalwa (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead under 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed inside final 100 yards and no extra, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Banna Boirche (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Blaze Brightly (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Chased leaders in 3rd, weakened from 3f out, 7th of 9, 12l behind Hujaylea (8-13) at Curragh 7f stks in Sep.
Break On Through 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 9th before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 7th of 12, 7l behind Dance Hall Girl (9-0) at Limerick 7f 3yo mdn in Apr.
Plum Sugar (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 2nd 2f out, soon led, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn fll pol in Oct '09 beating Awe Inspiring (9-0) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.