rear of mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, pushed along under 2f out, ridden over 1f out and no extra inside final furlong
led or disputed lead, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards
mid-division, pushed along entering straight, 8th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
always prominent, pushed along early straight, 3rd and ridden 1f out, 2nd 150 yards, no impression on winner and kept on one pace
always towards rear, pushed along and no impression before halfway, no extra under 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, pushed along and headway between horses under 2f out, ridden and led 1f out, edged right and kept on well final 100 yards
tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra over 1f out, weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and some headway on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd closing stages
always towards rear, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
prominent, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
settled in mid-division, tracked leaders on outer travelling well over 1f out, soon pushed along, 4th and ridden 100 yards out, no impression close home
Of the 16 entries including reserves, half are course and distance winners including Hodd's Girl, who had several of these behind when scoring last month. They include runner-up WOODROW, who is 5lb better off despite a very easy maiden victory over 6f on Monday. The latter has a huge weight to carry here but Sam Ewing's claim again eases the burden and he can complete a quick double. Ahyoka was making his all-weather debut when making all under Colin Keane in September and, though 9lb higher and returning from a break, she could take some catching from her inside berth. Early Call was one of those behind Hodd's Girl last time but was having his first start since July so has to be respected.
Dash D'Or (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Pushed along early, soon chased leaders, disputed 7th approaching straight, no extra final furlong, last of 12, 8 1/2l behind Hodd's Girl (8-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Polly Douglas (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, no impression over 1f out, ridden 1f out, one paced final furlong, no extra closing stages, 7th of 12, 9 1/4l behind A Step Too Far (9-7) at Bellewstown 5f hcp hvy in Aug.
Ahyoka (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Led early, soon headed and close up, on terms straight, soon led again, stayed on well inside final furlong, eased near line, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep beating Too Hard To Hold (10-1) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
King's View (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Lost action shortly after start and pulled up after 1f, at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Pillar 16-1 (9-13) Jinked slightly right away from stalls, soon tracked leaders, disputed 3rd approaching straight on outer, soon effort, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Hodd's Girl (8-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Princess Xena 100-1 (9-10) Prominent, soon narrow leader, headed over 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 17 1/2l behind Helen De Pourtales (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Hodd's Girl (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Close up, disputed 3rd approaching straight, soon effort, on terms over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec beating Woodrow (10-0) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Early Call (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, effort and edged right 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Hodd's Girl (8-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
No Nay Yellow (IRE) 50-1 (9-8) Soon led, headed 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 22 1/2l behind Farnese (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Smart Project (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Bumped start, close up, ridden and every chance over 1f out, no extra towards finish, 6th of 12, 1 3/4l behind Lezardrieux (9-7) at Newcastle 5f (6) pol in Dec.
Blastofmagic 10-1 (9-4) Waited with, 9th approaching straight, tight for room briefly 2f out, soon switched left and effort, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Hodd's Girl (8-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Night Law 40-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 17th of 18, 36 3/4l behind Tyrion's Dream (9-1) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Nov.
Nightflight (IRE) 40-1 (8-6) Slightly bumped early and pushed along briefly and tracked leaders, soon towards rear, pushed along again 2f out, soon one pace, 8th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Primo Uomo (10-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Danz Gift (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) A little awkward away from stalls, waited with and a little keen, 11th approaching straight, some headway and switched left under 2f out, soon one pace, 11th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Hodd's Girl (8-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Woodrow (IRE) 11-8fav (9-9) Chased leader, pushed along to challenge 1 1/2f out and edged slightly right, led over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Jan beating Glow Worm (9-4) by 4 3/4l, 13 ran.
Maggie Thunder (IRE) 9-2 (8-6) Prominent, disputed 3rd approaching straight, pushed along 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Primo Uomo (10-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
