always prominent, 3rd for much, challenged in 2nd over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
prominent, ridden approaching straight, soon lost place and no impression
soon chased leaders in 6th, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
never better than mid-division, kept on same pace from over 1f out
never a factor, dropped behind approaching straight
soon tracked leaders in 4th, niggled along from before halfway, led over 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders in 5th, ridden to close over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon close up, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
soon led, headed and weakened from over 1f out
reminder early, always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division best, 10th before halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, no extra from under 2f out
soon mid-division, 9th before halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
MOUNT MCLEOD had numerous near-misses when trained by Jamie Osborne and finally got off the mark at the 16th time of asking over 7f here a fortnight ago. He would have won easier at tonight's trip and runner-up Whatyoumaycallit could give the form a boost in the opener. He can complete a quick double though Pierre D'or looks a threat. The three-year-old has returned to form in recent weeks and has been staying on strongly over the minimum trip. With a steady drop in the ratings and Kevin Manning again in the saddle he looks a danger to all. Dark Danger has gone 16 starts without winning but has run her best races on this track including last time where her early pace took her into a clear lead until 1f out. The lightly raced Fleet Captain may do best of the remainder.
Pierre D'or (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Almadaa (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Oct.
Yellow Dandy (IRE) 7-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders on outside, pushed along halfway, weakened well over 1f out, 10th of 13, 11l behind Gung Ho Jack (9-6) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Mount McLeod (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Soon tracked leaders, closed up travelling well 2f out, challenged from over 1f out, led closing stages, just held on, won at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol beating Whatyoumaycallit (8-12) by hd, 13 ran.
Art Show 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, never a factor, went moderate 5th over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 11l behind Ahaaly (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn stks pol in Apr.
Liath Ban (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 14, 6l behind Russian Soul (9-7) at Down Royal 7f mdn stks gd in Jul.
Fleet Captain 10-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 5l behind My Good Brother (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol.
Spirit Of Grace 20-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 20l behind Xsquared (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Liberty Green (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3l behind Cailin Coillteach (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol.
Dark Danger (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Led, clear advantage halfway, reduced lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind My Good Brother (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol.
Doctor Dalek (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 11th of 14, 10l behind Via Ballycroy (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn stks pol in Sep.
John's Legend (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Keen hold and chased leaders, led after 2f, headed 3 1/2f out, ridden entering straight, no extra in 3rd 2f out, weakened, 8th of 10, 21l behind Kedleston (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 std in Jan.
Magilini (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Bumped rival leaving stalls, raced on far side, chased leaders, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 11th of 13, 15l behind Drinmoy Lad (8-12) at Cork 5f hcp 47-65 hvy in Oct.
Option Be (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, led halfway, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra and weakened, 11th of 14, 19l behind Stronger Than Me (9-6) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Mea Parvitas (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden along halfway, 11th over 1f out, kept on well on outer final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Bendzoldan (9-13) at Naas 7f hcp 47-65 in Jun.
All Silver (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along when checked 1f out, no extra, 9th of 14, 12l behind Clare Harrier (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Desert Al (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Prominent and disputed lead, headed early straight, ridden and dropped to 4th early final furlong, soon no impresion when slightly checked, 7th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Little Village (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in May.
Charismas Birthday (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 11th of 14, 10l behind Cailin Coillteach (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol.
