chased leaders in 5th, ridden in 4th 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner
mid-division, reminder in 6th under 2f out, closer in 5th when switched right 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never nearer
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, never a factor
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, ridden on wide outer 2f out, moderate 10th 1f out, some late progress
broke well and made all, travelling well 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
very slowly away and in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, still 2nd but no impression on winner 1f out, no extra final furlong
Fast In The Wind hasn't won since his debut at the Curragh in April 2013 but continues to run well and is on the same mark as when runner-up to Chiclet last week when Calm Bay was fifth. After scoring at Cork in October, Well Done Me couldn't quite go the pace behind Danz Gift here last month but still had Zaindera and Strategic Heights behind. The latter, who won this a year ago, didn't get the best of runs and is starting to look well treated. Little Sweetheart was well behind Well Done Me at Cork earlier but produced a much better run behind Danz Gift a month ago and that form gives her an obvious chance of going one better. TIMES IN ANATEFKA was around four lengths behind in that latter race but was in excellent form at this time a year ago and has dropped to such a lowly mark that a chance is taken on a return to winning ways. Catwilldo is now on her lowest mark since early 2013 so she's no forlorn hope in a tight handicap
Fast In The Wind (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Held up in touch in rear, pushed along in 4th 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Chiclet (9-10) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Held up, 6th halfway, ridden and closer towards inner 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 8, 5 1/2l behind Danz Gift (8-5) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Zaindera (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Led and pressed, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Danz Gift (8-5) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Calm Bay (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leaders in 4th on outer, ridden halfway, soon dropped to last, no impression, 5th of 6, 7l behind Chiclet (9-10) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Well Done Me (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and closer on inner 1 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Danz Gift (8-5) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Little Sweetheart (IRE) 4-1fav (9-3) Led, ridden over 1f out, under pressure and headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Danz Gift (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Boughtforasong (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along into straight, no impression from 1f out, one pace, 10th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Tithonus (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Times In Anatefka (IRE) 5-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched left in straight and some progress in 10th 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong to go 5th close home, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Danz Gift (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Catwilldo (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, soon 7th, pushed along over 2f out, soon switched left, kept on same pace inside final furlong, no extra closing stages, 12th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Tithonus (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Cutting Corners (IRE) 66-1 (9-2) Disputed lead early, soon led, a little keen, pushed along early straight, soon headed, dropped to 5th over 1f out, weakened, 7th of 8, 14 1/2l behind Facade (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Nov.
Fairy Foxglove (IRE) 4-1fav (8-12) Led, headed over 4f out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, soon weakened, 11th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Rigid Rock (8-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Sep.
