mid-division on inner, switched right 2f out and progress between horses to challenge 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, led close home
rear of mid-division, ridden 1 1/2f out, 8th 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and ridden in 7th 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, progress on outer over 1f out and led 150 yards out, kept on under pressure, headed close home
tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 1f out and no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division on outer, dropped to rear halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
prominent, tracked leaders and 4th halfway, soon pushed along and lost place 2f out, no extra, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, ran freely, ridden and some progress on inner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent, tracked leader, progress to lead travelling well over 2f out, ridden and headed 150 yards out, no extra
rear of mid-division, not clear run 2f out, ridden in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace on outer inside final furlong
tracked leaders, progress to lead after 1f, pushed along and headed over 2f out, soon no extra and dropped towards rear, eased inside final furlong
mid-division on outer, ridden and dropped to rear over 2f out, no extra, weakened
towards rear, some progress 2f out, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, no extra
ALANS PRIDE made all and won with a bit to spare over 7f here a week ago. The drop back in trip may not be a problem if similar tactics are employed though he does have a hike in the weights to overcome. Runner-up Guanabara Bay re-opposes on better terms and should finish closer to the selection while Little Cupcake finished ahead of Dandysteps when second over 5f here three weeks ago and can figure. Cappadocia has been beaten in handicaps since winning a claimer her in November.
Guanabara Bay (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along in 9th 2f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Alans Pride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Kodiac's Back (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Mid-division on inner, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Grey Danube (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Palavicini Run (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Tennesse Waltz (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Alans Pride (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Made all, clear under 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan beating Guanabara Bay (9-13) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
Cappadocia (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Oneoveryou (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Mr Michael (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Led, clear entering straight, soon ridden, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Tennesse Waltz (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Bubblesontherise (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Strategic Force (10-1) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Neds Gift (IRE) 100-1 (9-4) Mid-division on inner, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Toccata Blue (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Dandysteps (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and some progress over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Strategic Force (10-1) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Little Cupcake 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, some progress and edged left inside final furlong, kept on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Strategic Force (10-1) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Missile Command (IRE) 40-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress on inner under 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Chosen Rock (8-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Paytheprice 16-1 (8-8) Soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon no extra, eased inside final furlong, last of 13, 13 1/2l behind Chosen Rock (8-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Straight Gin 50-1 (8-10) Prominent and disputed lead, headed before halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 14, 16 1/2l behind Super Focus (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Fast Kar (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Held up in 5th, ridden 2f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 9 1/2l behind Alfredo Arcano (9-2) at Dundalk 6f pol in Jan.
