mid-division and pushed along in 6th halfway, soon took closer order, ridden and every chance from over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and dropped to 5th close home
towards rear and a bit keen, 9th on outer halfway, ridden from 2f out and soon some progress between horses, kept on without threatening from 1f out
towards rear on inner and 8th halfway, good progress between horses from 2f out and ridden to lead inside final 200 yards, stretched clear closing stages
soon tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along from 2f out and dropped to 3rd over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner and a bit keen, 4th halfway, ridden from 2f out, soon lost place and weakened, no extra from over 1f out
led, pushed along from 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed inside final 200 yards, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division on outer and 5th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out
soon in rear, pushed along on inner from 2f out and progress over 1f out, ridden inside final furlong and kept on well into never nearer 2nd, not threatening winner
soon tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along from 2f out, weakening when short of room over 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
mid-division and 7th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon short of room, ridden from 1f out and again short of room, soon no extra
towards rear and 10th halfway, ridden on inner from 2f out and soon some progress, kept on into 4th inside final furlong, never nearer
NonRunner
Hodd's Girl is a five-times track winner who had Inflection Point a length behind when runner-up over 7f earlier this month. Both are just as at home over today's trip while the former is very closely matched with Ampeson on a couple of recent runs. Tawaazon is on a fair mark with Sean Bowen's claim taken into consideration while Dream Today is capable of winning from this mark under his claimer. COLLECTIVE POWER is very consistent on this track and Eddie Lynam's charge is handed the vote to get back on the winning trail.
Ampeson 7-1 (8-12) Held up disputing 5th, pushed along entering straight, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Fastnet Crown (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Dream Today (IRE) 9-2 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, not clear run and switched left 1 1/2f out, 7th when switched right inside final furlong, kept on, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Mehman (9-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Hodd's Girl (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out and some headway in 7th 1f out, kept on well to go 2nd final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Hightimeyouwon (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Steel Bull (IRE) 28-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, hampered close home, 8th of 12, 1 1/2l behind Yerwanthere (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Transcendental (FR) 66-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Hightimeyouwon (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Dun Na Sead (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Mid-division on outer, ran freely, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression well over 1f out, weakened and eased, 11th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Mehman (9-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Inflection Point (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out and led over 1f out, headed 150 yards out, no extra closing stages, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Hightimeyouwon (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Gobi Star (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along early straight, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 7th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Hightimeyouwon (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Hernes Hill 20-1 (10-1) Soon led, increased advantage after 2f, reduced lead under 2f out, headed and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Inishmot Prince (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Collective Power (IRE) 11-4fav (9-10) Dwelt slightly, raced towards rear, 10th halfway, headway on inner 1 1/2f out, closed inside final furlong, soon edged right, kept on, nearest at finish, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Inishmot Prince (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Tawaazon (IRE) 4-1jfav (10-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, 4th and ridden 1f out, 3rd and no impression inside final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Capuchinero (10-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Maritime Rules (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Soon tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, disputed briefly 1f out, headed and no extra final 150 yards, lost 2nd at line, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Primo Uomo (9-10) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
