pushed along for most and soon towards rear, trailing straight, eased over 1f out
chased leaders, weakened over 2f out, eased final furlong
rear of mid-division, 7th 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd 1f out, kept on in 2nd inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace
prominent, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened
in rear, 9th and ridden 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 2f out
chased leaders, 4th 2f out, soon ridden, led 1f out, stayed on well
Khelino is a low grade handicapper going well at present but was just behind the lightly-raced Eljowzah here last week and the latter is expected to be in the shake-up. Coppertop was narrowly beaten by Khelino in November and looks held on these terms but MOUNTRATH, a winner in the UK for Gary Moore, ran a fine race for new connections here three weeks ago when less than a length behind Clare Harrier in a handicap and this looks a good opportunity. Daisy Mountain was well beaten in that latter race and has never won on the surface in 13 starts.
Al Dafa (USA) 33-1 (9-8) Towards rear, no impression early straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 13, 10l behind Navy List (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp pol in Sep '11.
King's Bastion (IRE) 50-1 (8-4) Towards rear, no impression from 3f out, 8th of 9, 46l behind Inis Meain (8-5) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
Mountrath 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, every chance final 100 yards, no extra close home, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Clare Harrier (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Rasputin (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Soon chased leaders, off the pace, moderate 4th over 4f out, closed before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 7th of 14, 7l behind Balmont Flyer (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Coppertop (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, checked closing stages, 6th of 14, 3l behind Thebarberkelly (9-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Daisy Mountain (IRE) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Clare Harrier (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Daring Queen (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra entering straight, weakened, 11th of 12, 38l behind Epic Encounter (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Nov.
Eljowzah (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, going nicely over 2f out, soon on terms, headed and not match winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Dimitar (9-7) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (55-75) (4yo+) pol.
Khelino (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Soon chased leaders, closer on inner in 3rd 2f out, soon 2nd and every chance, kept on same pace well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Doonard Prince (8-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol.
La Oliva (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Keen hold chasing leaders, niggled along in 7th into straight, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 10th of 13, 9l behind Hes Our Music (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-75 pol in Dec.
Saratoga Baby (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 8l behind Coach Bombay (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
Matjar (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden and no extra entering straight, 10th of 14, 9l behind Shukhov (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Dec.
