Verdict

The veteran Damut has returned from a spell between the flags in fine form and gained his third course victory last month though that was over fences. He's 13lb lower back over timber and has to be respected. WESTY FOX (NAP) is improving and was well supported when scoring over 2m4f at Fairyhouse. He has the invaluable assistance of Jamie Codd here and with just 3lb extra to carry can complete a double. Secret Cargo is dropping to a fair mark and did better here last time while Electricitywork ran his best race for a very long time at Down Royal when last seen in October. The lightly-raced Royal Rhythm is a likely improver while Celebrity Status has changed stables but hasn't run since July 2019.

Formwatch

Damut (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead before 2 out, pressed last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Jan beating Carnet De Stage (10-11) by 3/4l, 14 ran.

Undressed (FR) (12-2) In rr, last 1/2way, slw 7out & sn detd, bhnd when pu bef 5out, at Borris House 3m Yielding in Nov.

Celebrity Status (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, moderate 4th before halfway, some headway before 3 out, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, one pace, 8th of 16, 34 1/2l behind Pass Hymn (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.

Westy Fox (IRE) 11-4fav (11-13) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out and went 3rd after next, 2nd and pushed along approaching last, ridden to lead run-in, held on well, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan beating Get Home (11-2) by 1/2l, 16 ran.

Crimson Chief (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Slowly away, soon mid-division and off pace, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 11th of 13, dist behind You Say Nothing (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.

Secret Cargo (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division, progress into 3rd after 3 out, challenged before straight, ridden in 5th entering straight, closer on outer 2 out, no extra in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Street Value (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jan.

Solar Heat (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) In leading group but well behind clear leader, moderate 4th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 13, dist behind You Say Nothing (11-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.

Shantou Sisu (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden 3 out, no impression in 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, dist behind Forrard Away (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hvy in Jan.

Electricitywork (IRE) 28-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 4th when slightly hampered before 3 out, soon 2nd, ridden and no impression in 3rd 2 out, 4th at last, kept on one pace to go 2nd final 75 yards, 2nd of 18, 8l behind Ragin Cajun (10-13) at Down Royal 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.

Royal Rhythm (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closer 3 out and led briefly next, pushed along and dropped to 3rd at last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 16, 7 1/4l behind Hilltop Supreme (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Jan.

Boss Girl (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division on outer, reminder 3rd, mistakes 6th and next, weakened from 3 out, 10th of 16, dist behind Free Thought (11-7) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.

Joeswayornoway (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Towards rear, moderate 10th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 20, 37 3/4l behind Gars De Sceaux (11-11) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.

Little Token (IRE) 4-1fav (11-6) Mid-division, closer and chased leaders from 8th, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Lessofdnegativity (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.

Citizen's Army (IRE) 150-1 (11-7) Mid-division on outer, closer in 4th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 7th of 11, 34 1/4l behind Buck Rogers (12-0) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn sft in Oct.

Molly Wedger (IRE) 80-1 (11-3) Mid-division early, disputed 9th after 7th, mistake 5 out, soon closed until no extra straight, 7th of 12, dist behind Heather Rocco (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f mdn hvy in Dec.

Native Gold (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra from next, 8th of 16, 31 1/4l behind Quarry Girl (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn hvy in Feb.

Bard Of Eirn (IRE) 200-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, slightly hampered 4th, pushed along and no impression 3 out, no extra, never a factor, 14th of 16, dist behind Grand Paradis (11-13) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hvy in Feb.