held up in rear, progress 2f out, 8th and switched right 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, no impression under 2f out, no extra
mid-division, pushed along and lost place on inner halfway, in rear entering straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out
mid-division, 5th on outer halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no extra under 2f out
tracked leader, led halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, under pressure and headed over 150 yards out, no extra
mid-division on outer, 8th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no extra 1f out, eased inside final furlong
led, headed halfway, ridden under 2f out and no dropped to 7th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on to go 2nd final 50 yards
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out and ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, progress into mid-division after 2f, headway 2f out and went 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead over 150 yards out, stayed on well
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, never a factor, ridden 2f out and 10th 1f out, kept on one pace
Manarov won this last year and gained another course and distance victory in September so should make a bold bid to complete the double. Mercury takes a big step up in trip after landing a 6f claimer on his debut for Adrian Joyce but ARBOURFIELD is back on the same mark as when successful here in September. Pru Dobbs' charge has continued to perform with credit so it's a surprise to see him dropping down in the weights and he gets the vote. Indian Tomahawk has dropped massively in the ratings having been in poor form before a better effort in a claimer here in July, though he may just need this. Teagan Angel is a consistent performer who makes her debut over a trip this far and should be suited while Three Majors hasn't been disgraced since beating two subsequent winners here in September.
Manorov 16-1 (9-6) Pushed along early, soon towards rear, pushed along again and headway straight, one pace 1f out, 9th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Hes Our Music (9-11) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Pure Happiness (USA) 14-1 (9-12) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, 4th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, dropped to 9th 2f out, weakened quickly, eased over 1f out, 15th of 16, 29 3/4l behind Zebgrey (9-2) at Navan 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Indian Tomahawk 12-1 (9-9) Pushed along early, tracked leaders, pushed along again from halfway, chased winner and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 2nd of 12, 3 1/2l behind Specific Gravity (9-8) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jul.
Shoofly (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 6th before halfway, no impression 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Honor Oak (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Mercury 33-1 (8-13) Prominent in 3rd, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, dropped to 4th final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Cappadocia (8-9) at Dundalk 6f pol in Nov.
Arbourfield (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leaders, 4th before halfway, switched right before straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Honor Oak (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Three Majors (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Soon mid-division, progress 2f out, chased leaders and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Honor Oak (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Harry Speed (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) 3rd early, prominent, every chance from 2f out, no extra and one pace 1f out, 5th of 14, 6l behind Secret Path (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Teagan Angel (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, some progress under 2f out and ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind More Kudos (8-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Marino Marvel (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Rear, ridden in 11th entering straight, no impression, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Mai O'higgins (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Captain K (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden over 1f out, one pace and no impression, 7th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Kenstone (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Easy Boy (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, 12th halfway, some progress on outer under 2f out and ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Against The Breeze (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Annagassan 16-1 (8-5) Soon disputed, headed after 3f, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra 1f out, 9th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Black Agnes (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Trenchtown Rock (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Took keen hold early, soon held up in rear, some headway but no impression from 2f out, ran on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Secret Path (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Try Again (IRE) 11-2 (8-4) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, driven to chase leader when hung left over 1f out, soon ridden, stayed on to lead inside final 100 yards, headed near finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Siouxperhero (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (6) pol in Nov.
Sister Slew (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, last approaching straight where raced towards outer, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 11l behind Heavy Weight (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Pretty Little Liar (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Soon mid-division, pushed along straight, no extra from under 2f out, 11th of 15, 17 1/4l behind Papal Parade (9-8) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
