chased leaders, travelling well entering straight, improved to lead under 2f out, soon ridden, headed under 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, under pressure when checked 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong
dwelt, soon pushed along into mid-division, close 6th 2f out, soon ridden, improved to dispute lead 1f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, headway into 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, disputed lead briefly 1f out, headed under 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakened
mid-division on outer, ridden in 9th entering straight, weakened
mid-division, dropped to 10th 3f out, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
in rear, pushed along in moderate 9th 2f out, mostly hands and heels from 1 1/2f out, went moderate 4th inside final furlong
mid-division and took keen hold, ridden in 7th over 2f out, no impression
mid-division early until checked after 1f and soon dropped to rear, no impression from over 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders, pushed along before halfway, weakened from 2f out
Ishebayorgrey is up 6lb for his victory over 7f in January and his previous efforts over this trip have left plenty to be desired. MCGUIGAN is still a maiden after 13 attempts but his run behind Hat Alnasr last month, when Hilary was five lengths behind, suggests his turn is close and he's handed the nod. Rose Angel had been threatening to win for a while before gaining a comfortable victory a fortnight ago. She's up 6lb and was beaten almost five lengths by Tribal Path earlier but will be 8lb better off so must have a chance of reversing the form. Roter Baron won a slightly lower grade handicap at this time a year ago from Hilary and followed up from today's mark a few weeks later so he's one to keep an eye on in the market.
Ishebayorgrey (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, progress 2f out, soon ridden, close 3rd 1f out, improved to dispute lead under 1f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out, won at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan beating Marise (9-5) by nk, 10 ran.
Maontri (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, in rear, some progress on outer into 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression in rear under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Russian Soul (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Poetic Choice 5-1 (9-2) Dwelt, soon pushed along and led, headed after 3f, ridden in 3rd on inner 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Hat Alnasar (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Mcguigan (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Prominent and took keen hold, led after 3f, ridden and joined under 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/4l behind Hat Alnasar (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
The Last Marju (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Soon led, ran freely, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon no extra, 7th of 10, 29 1/4l behind Robertstown (9-5) at Listowel 1m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Rose Angel (IRE) 2-1fav (9-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress between horses and ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb beating Tom Dooley (8-13) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Tribal Path (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Led early, headed after 2f, regained lead entering straight, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Sister Slew (8-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Hilary (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Held up in 6th, ridden entering straight, no impression, 6th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Hat Alnasar (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Moving On Up (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leader, 4th halfway, progress over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 7th over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Temasek Star (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Shukhov (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Always behind, pushed along from 4f out, no impression, never a factor, 11th of 14, 29 1/4l behind Poitin (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Roter Baron (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 14, 8l behind Coach Bombay (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Shanghai Dolly (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Towards rear, 11th halfway, some progress on inner 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 11 1/4l behind Maronella (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jan.
Mattydillon 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on inner, soon short of room and dropped to rear, 14th halfway, ridden on outer under 2f out and 11th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Mr Right (9-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
