soon led, joined 2f out, soon headed, dropped to 5th 1f out, no extra
soon chased leaders in 5th, no impression under pressure from 1f out, one pace
soon tracked leaders in 4th, no impression under pressure 1f out, one pace
soon raced in 6th, no impression under pressure from 1f out, one pace
dwelt, soon pushed along, towards rear in 9th, pushed along from halfway, no impression from 2f out, no extra and eased close home
soon tracked leaders in 3rd, took keen hold, no impression under pressure final furlong, one pace
held up, soon raced in 8th towards rear, 7th before straight, soon improved travelling smoothly, switched right under 2f out, challenged in 2nd 1f out, soon led, stayed on well to draw clear inside final furlong, comfortably
close up, soon 2nd, on terms 2f out, soon led, headed from 1f out, one pace
pushed along early, soon raced in 7th, 8th before straight, progress and no room 2f out and after, kept on
slowly into stride, in rear, switched left towards inner over 2f out, soon switched right, no impression and kept on without threatening from 1f out
War Room finally got off the mark here last month but he'd given notice of victory on his previous start so with just 1lb extra to contend with should get into the frame. HAPPY ANNIVERSARY (NAP) scored at Navan last month from today's rival Rose Angel and came here under a penalty five days later. She couldn't quite cope with The Dancing Lord but the winner scored again on Friday so the form looks very strong and she can return to winning ways despite being 5lb worse off with Rose Angel. Beat The Ballot has only won twice, both times on this track, and though it's two years since his last success he ran very well here last time and is on a handy mark. Prince Jock doesn't have much all-weather experience, though he's managed a victory at Laytown, while Norville's victory here in June was in a three-runner race.
Prince Jock (USA) 33-1 (7-12) Always towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression straight, 13th of 14, 10l behind Captain Joy (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Happy Anniversary (IRE) 6-4fav (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and headway on inner to narrow lead 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind The Dancing Lord (9-10) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Lake George (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden from over 2f out and no impression inside final furlong, 9th of 19, 8l behind Captain Cullen (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp in Aug.
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Soon mid-division, 7th approaching straight, soon pushed along, challenged 1 1/2f out, still prominent when tight for room and checked inside final furlong, eased, 10th of 12, 8l behind Glassatura (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Norville (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 3rd approaching straight, one pace under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Glassatura (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Beat The Ballot (IRE) 5-1fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden under 2f out and 3rd 1f out, 2nd 150 yards out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Misty Lane (9-9) at Dundalk 7f app hcp pol in Oct.
Rose Angel (IRE) 6-4fav (9-9) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 9th approaching straight, ridden to go 4th 1f out, no impression and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Nedera (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Badger Daly (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression, 10th of 14, 11l behind Al Fahidi (9-13) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-65 gf in Sep.
War Room (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, travelled well in 5th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, kept on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Oct beating Jackie Ellis (9-8) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Rockview Emperor (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Dwelt, held up, 12th approaching straight, switched right to outer 2f out, 7th 1f out, no impression and kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Nedera (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Malicious Intent (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 15th of 16, 18l behind Apache Gold (8-13) at Cork 6f app hcap in Oct.
