mid-division on inner, rear of mid-division at halfway, pushed along in 11th 2f out, soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra in 4th inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, weakened
disputed lead early, headed after 2f, 3rd at halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
always behind, ridden 2f out, no impression
towards rear, pushed along and progress on wide outer from 2f out, closing in 3rd when checked 1 1/2f out, ridden in 2nd and switched left 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
disputed lead early, led after 2f, brought to stands\' side and pushed along 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 2nd
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 9th 2f out, soon ridden, headway into 4th and no impression on leaders 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on one pace
in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, never a factor
prominent, 2nd at halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 5th 1 1/2f out, weakened
mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression
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Dreal Deal bounced back to winning ways over 2m last week and arrives with a 7lb penalty but he'd been running well over this trip previously. S'all Good Man had been running well on Turf before returning here last month and scoring with a bit in hand so should make a bold bid to defy a 5lb rise as he holds Firstman on that run. RICCARDI MEDICI went up 7lb for landing a course and distance handicap but then found the extended 1m2f trip just too short two weeks ago. He had earlier finished third behind Cursory Exam over the shorter trip and can reverse the form and get back on the winning trail. Halcyon Spirit was bought out of a claimer and quickly repaid the purchase price when scoring last week but has been put up a massive 11lb.
Dreal Deal (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well and led entering straight, ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Dec beating Tronador (9-8) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Cursory Exam 12-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd travelling well 2f out, ridden to dispute 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Ceallach (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Halcyon Spirit 16-1 (9-10) Mid-division, close 6th 2f out, soon pushed along and improved to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, briefly veered right under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating Newgirlintown (9-13) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
S'all Good Man (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Reared and slowly into stride, towards rear, soon progress to track leaders and 4th after 2f, 3rd entering straight and soon challenged, ridden and led 2f out, stayed on well from over 1f out, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating Extensio (9-11) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Elzaamsan (IRE) 9-2jfav (10-0) Mid-division, switched left and pushed along 2f out, ridden in 8th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 6l behind Very Excellent (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Firstman (FR) 11-2 (9-5) Prominent early, soon mid-division and 9th halfway, ridden and some headway on outer under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Cold Steel (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Palace Rock (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Ceallach (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Riccardi Medici (IRE) 18-5 (9-4) Mid-division, some headway into 5th halfway, pushed along and closer 2f out, 4th and ridden over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, nk behind Cold Steel (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Superior Force 11-1 (10-1) Mid-division on inner, 9th halfway, pushed along and some headway 2f out, 4th and ridden 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Jaafel (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Son Of Hypnos (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Disputed lead early, tracked leaders and 5th halfway, headway entering straight and pushed along to lead under 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 5th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Cold Steel (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Picpoul (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden in 5th over 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Adamaris (8-6) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Musical Rhapsody (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, some headway early straight and soon ridden, 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final 150 yards, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Cold Steel (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Liberated Light (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 19 1/2l behind Rich King (9-8) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Pepsiwithacap (IRE) 80-1 (11-0) In rear, mistake 2nd, struggling after 3 out, well held 2 out, 7th of 9, 23 1/2l behind Dixon Cove (11-0) at Aintree 2m 1f lst fll (1) gs in Dec.
Scrum Half (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division and 7th halfway, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 15, dist behind Popova (11-5) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Lord Park (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Dwelt, in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Je T'ai Porte (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
The Riastrad (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 9l behind Maura's Gift (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
