tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight, no impression over 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, led after 1f, headed 2f out, soon pushed along and 5th over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, soon ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
mid-division and pushed along early, some headway on outer under 2f out, ridden and led 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, held on well close home
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, switched right 2f out, pushed along and headway on outer 1f out, challenged when ridden and edged left inside final 100 yards, no impression close home
led early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out and no impression in 4th inside final 150 yards
tracked leaders on inner, 4th approaching straight, ridden 2f out and soon no extra, weakened
towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
broke well, soon settled back and mid-division halfway, pushed along and headway early straight, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no impression final 100 yards
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, pushed along 2f out and 7th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra over 1f out
slowly into stride and pushed along early, always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out
Joseph O'Brien has two engaged here and IRWIN looks better than Miss March at this stage. The son of Australia made a very encouraging debut in what looked a decent track and trip maiden last month and normal progress should see him off the mark in a moderate field. Bramble Sand has his first start here having last been seen over 6f at Cork in August while Razdan never really got involved over 7f here in October after a couple of runs on testing going in the summer. Virtual Hug was well supported for a course and distance nursery in November and led until weakening inside the final furlong.
Ben Asker (IRE) 150-1 (9-7) Prominent, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression and lost place over 1f out, weakened in 7th under 1f out, 7th of 14, 6l behind Chicago Bear (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Bramble Sand (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Led, pushed along and headed under 2f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 13, 12 1/2l behind Huddle Up (8-13) at Cork 6f mdn hvy in Aug.
Go Large (IRE) 125-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, niggled along after 1 1/2f, under pressure and reminder in 10th before halfway, ridden over 2f out, kept on final furlong, no danger, 5th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Bear Story (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Irwin (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders in 4th, headway and effort straight, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Catena Zapata (9-4) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Razdan (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Soon raced in rear of mid-division and ran freely early, 10th 3f out, came wide entering straight, no impression 1f out, 8th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Hype (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Rock Etoile (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Prominent, 4th approaching straight, soon effort, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Morning Approach (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Rock Ya Boy Ya (IRE) 250-1 (9-4) Mid-division early, off pace in 6th before halfway, no extra straight, 9th of 10, 23 1/2l behind Catena Zapata (9-4) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Trusty Scout (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Led, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra under 2f out, weakened, 16th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Santa Barbara (9-3) at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Tynan (IRE) 250-1 (9-4) Waited with towards rear, off pace in 9th before halfway, some headway straight, soon distant 6th and kept on same pace, 6th of 10, 16 1/4l behind Catena Zapata (9-4) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Virtual Hug (IRE) 11-4fav (9-8) Soon led, strongly pressed and joined over 1f out, soon headed and no extra, one pace, 4th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Chevillon (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Wicklow Silver (IRE) 200-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, disputed 7th approaching halfway, lost position and no impression 2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 13, 20 1/4l behind Let's (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
El C Wells (IRE) Belardo filly out of Saadatt.
Miss March (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) A little slow into stride, waited with, off pace in 7th before halfway, kept on same pace straight, 7th of 10, 17l behind Catena Zapata (9-4) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Moonlight Charge (IRE) Helmet filly out of Royal Order.
