rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression in 10th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra entering straight, eased final furlong
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra entering straight, eased over 1f out, tailed off
towards rear, progress on outer into 6th halfway, went 2nd entering straight, ridden under 2f out and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden on outer under 2f out and no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra
made all, travelled well and 2 lengths clear 2f out, ridden 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 5th approaching straight, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress in 3rd over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
slowly away, held up in rear, never a factor, no impression in 11th over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra under 2f out
tracked leader, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened
mid-division, 9th halfway, some progress 2f out, ridden and no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra over 2f out, eased inside final furlong
Bishan Bedi is clear on official ratings and completed a double here last December, the first time beating tonight's rival HES OUR MUSIC narrowly when receiving 1lb. The latter, who is 9lb better off, came here last week looking for a hat-trick and though not performing with the same sparkle looks to have plenty in his favour. Toccata Blue was receiving 2lb from him when beaten a length here last time and has to concede weight while Elusive In Paris has twice finished behind the selection recently and is no better off. Palavicini Run is also held and though Escape Paradise won a claimer at Clonmel then a Ballinrobe handicap she has run poorly in her last two starts.
Bishan Bedi (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Always behind, no impression straight, never a factor, last of 13, 11 1/4l behind Hurricane Cass (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Amazing Mary (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped towards rear early straight, no extra, eased inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Dancing Doll (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Nov.
Saga The First (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, dropped to rear entering straight, no extra and soon eased, tailed off, last of 16, dist behind Midnight Crossing (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Tetraites (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Towards rear and in rear before 6 out, not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and no impression, 8th of 11, dist behind Odit (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Aug.
Toccata Blue (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along from before straight, kept on without reaching winner inside final furlong, 2nd near finish, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Hes Our Music (9-11) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Prominent, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Red Avenger (9-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Bien Chase (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leader in 2nd, not fluent 1st, jumped right 2nd, again jumped right 3rd where bad mistake, slow jump 4th, still 2nd when mistake and unseated rider 4 out, at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Elusive In Paris (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Prominent, pushed along straight, one pace 1f out, 5th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Hes Our Music (9-11) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Sandstorm (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, towards rear early, took keen hold and improved into 4th after 3f, weakened straight, 13th of 14, 32l behind Archer's Up (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Nov.
Escape Paradise (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Prominent, weakened and eased 2f out, tailed off, last of 19, dist behind Sister Blandina (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Eighteen Summers (USA) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along under 2f out and ridden in 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Hes Our Music (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Oct.
Palavicini Run (IRE) 11-2 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress towards outer under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Shelbe (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Confidence (USA) 66-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, progress on outer to lead after 3f, pushed along and headed 2f out, no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Carraigin Aonair (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Purple Velvet (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Rear, 14th 3f out,ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, never a factor, last of 14, 10 1/4l behind Seeking Truth (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Harvey Specter (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, 13th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Society Ranger (IRE) 11-4fav (8-10) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Shelbe (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Bumble Bee Slim 100-1 (9-2) In rear, 10th halfway, soon pushed along, detached and ridden over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, last of 10, 18 1/2l behind Cappadocia (8-9) at Dundalk 6f pol in Nov.
