chased leaders on inner, ridden and weakened entering straight
towards rear, closer in moderate 9th and ridden on inner 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 4th entering straight, soon ridden, 2nd over 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out close home
rear of mid-division, ridden on outer over 2f out, headway into 3rd 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 2nd close home, just failed
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden in 6th over 2f out, soon no impression
led, clear 3f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed under 2f out, headed inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd and no extra close home
slowly into stride and always behind, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, soon no impression
dwelt and soon pushed along in mid-division, under pressure throughout, no impression straight
always behind, under pressure halfway, tailed off and eased straight
slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
This looks slightly more competitive than the first division. Mr Soprano landed a handicap for Stuart Williams at Lingfield during the summer and will be better for his opening run for new connections while Canon Law has dropped to his lowest ever mark, though is probably better over further. ROSE ANGEL has been given a chance by the assessor as she's on a lower mark than when last successful here just over a year ago. She should have finished closer to Tribal Path last week and can go one better. Torpedo Alley ran easily his best race for some time when runner-up to Zylan in a claimer here last week. The assessor has left him alone and he should get into the frame while Sister Slew looks well handicapped on her best form.
Mr Soprano 20-1 (9-1) Towards rear, never a factor, 12th halfway, no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 10th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Northern Surprise (9-7) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Canon Law (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Chased leaders on inner, checked over 4f out, 5th 3f out, improved to dispute lead and ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Hello Humpfrey (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Pick Your Battle 25-1 (9-4) Prominent and disputed lead, headed 2f out and soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Split The Atom (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Rose Angel (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, progress on inner entering straight, moderate 7th when checked on inner 2f out, soon ridden, went moderate 6th 1f out, disputed 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 4 3/4l behind Tribal Path (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Torpedo Alley (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Prominent, ridden in 2nd entering straight, led 2f out, headed narrowly 1f out, kept on under pressure in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, nk behind Zylan (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Sister Slew (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and progress 2f out, 6th 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind In The Dark (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Relarita (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden in 8th on outer 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Excelli (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Slaney River Run 66-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out, last of 14, 26 1/4l behind Outspoken (9-5) at Navan 1m 2f mdn gf in May.
Tanneron (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Towards rear, 12th approaching halfway, no impression from 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Tithonus (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Coilogshakeysirgin (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Shukhov (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Dolly Rose (IRE) 100-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, hit 2nd, a little keen, dropped towards rear and under pressure from 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Thywillbedone (10-7) at Punchestown 2m sft in Nov.
Mixin N Scratchin (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Soon raced in 8th, pushed along approaching straight on outer, one pace from over 1f out, 13th of 15, 12 1/2l behind William Ashford (8-10) at Naas 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Sovereign Princess (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, last of 14, 14 1/2l behind Scenic Star (9-2) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Ace Of Arts (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and always behind, never a factor, last of 11, 12 3/4l behind Little Sweetheart (9-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
