broke well to lead, soon headed and tracked leader, ridden to lead narrowly over 1f out, kept on well final furlong
dwelt, soon towards rear, progress 2f out, effort over 1f out, soon ridden, no impression, kept on same pace under 1f out
awkward leaving stalls, soon prominent, progress after 1 1/2f, challenged leader halfway, under pressure and lost place 1 1/2f out, ridden and weakened final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and progress on inner 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, never nearer
slowly away and reared slightly leaving stalls, raced in rear, reminder under 2f out, slightly detached under 1f out, weakened, never a factor
prominent, progress between horses over 1f out, soon ridden, headway to 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, not reach winner
rear of mid-division, pushed along and took closer order under 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th closing stages
prominent, pushed along to lead early, pressed halfway, under pressure 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon ridden, no extra under 1f out
in touch on outer, lost place 2f out, under pressure and dropped towards rear over 1f out, ridden and no extra under 1f out
towards rear, no impression on leaders over 1f out, ridden under 1f out, kept on without threatening
Tide Of Time beat FACE OFF just under two lengths on this track back in 2018 but the latter will be 13lb better off. The former has won three times subsequently, including at Naas in November when the selection lost all chance at the start. Charles O'Brien's mare, who won this a year ago, led for most of the way over the slightly longer sprint track here last week and, with a fitness advantage, looks the one to beat. Limit Long also finished runner-up at the same meeting over this trip but he's never won and has been raised 4lb for that run. Celtic Manor completed a double for William Haggas last summer and will have needed his run at Naas, though could find this a bit short.
Stanhope 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Strong Johnson (8-9) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Tide Of Time 13-2fav (8-13) Edged slightly right away from stalls, raced in close 10th early, improved to challenge over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well to assert closing stages, won at Naas 5f hcp hvy in Nov beating Strong Johnson (9-2) by 2 1/4l, 18 ran.
Aurora Eclipse (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, 12th 1f out, no impression, 10th of 16, 7 1/2l behind All The King's Men (10-1) at Navan 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Celtic Manor (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Held up, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Mokhalad (9-11) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Benedict Roezl (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Prominent and disputed early, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Mokhalad (9-11) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Miacomet (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out, weakened, 13th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Strong Johnson (8-9) at Curragh 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Dash D'Or (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, switched left under 1f out, kept on same pace under 1f out, 5th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Jungle Jane (9-5) at Tipperary 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Limit Long 15-2 (9-13) Chased leaders in close 3rd, ridden 2f out, went close 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Illetas (9-7) at Navan 5f mdn sft in Jun.
Face Off (CAN) 8-1 (9-13) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead at halfway, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, kept on well in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Boughtinthedark (9-11) at Navan 6f hcp sft in Jun.
Ever Rock (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) A little slow into stride, mid-division early, effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Ascot Dreamer (9-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
