rear of mid-division, pushed along and not clear run under 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace
towards rear and pushed along early, soon headway into mid-division on outer, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and switched left early straight, ridden and headway on outer to go 2nd 1f out, 3rd and no impression final 100 yards
led early, remained prominent, pushed along and lost place on outer approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened
pushed along early and always towards rear, no extra under 3f out and eased inside final furlong, never a factor
held up towards rear, headway between horses under 2f out and 4th 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
led or disputed lead, ridden 2f out and headed over 1f out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, mid-division on inner halfway, some headway entering straight, soon pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th and pushed along entering straight, soon lost place and no extra 2f out, eased final furlong
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden over 2f out and headway to challenge briefly over 1f out, 4th and kept on one pace final 150 yards
mid-division on outer, ridden and headway on outer under 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, headway between horses 2f out and pushed along to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight and ridden 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
held up in rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight and no impression under 2f out, no extra, eased inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 2f out and soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out
War Diary won this on his handicap debut last year from 4lb lower before beaten in a premier handicap at Galway. He changed hands for an incredible E200,000 at the sales in September and has joined Michael Halford. Joseph O'Brien saddles the top trio with King's Vow, a son of Frankel, in top form at Dundalk earlier in the year though over 2m. He had Kasperenko almost 4 lengths behind last time but the latter didn't stay the trip and is 10lb better off. Mother Vincent completed a hat-trick over shorter trips though on testing ground which suggests she'll have the stamina for this while Melburnian ended up winning a strong Leopardstown handicap in good style though has gone up 8lb. TARTLETTE couldn't win a Class 6 handicap in the UK but has been a revelation in two starts at Dundalk. She's taking on much stiffer opposition but has plenty of scope for further progress and can complete her hat-trick.
Verimli (FR) (8-13) 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind San Huberto (8-13) at Deauville 1m 6f lst stks gd in Aug.
Arthurian Fame (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders on inner, 7th and not fluent 3 out, ridden after next and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 8l behind Politesse (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
King's Vow (FR) 1-4fav (9-0) Dwelt, soon pushed along to chased leader, 3rd halfway, soon moderate 3rd, ridden to close 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on strongly to assert inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 2m pol in Feb beating Kasperenko (9-4) by 3 3/4l, 7 ran.
Kasperenko 3-1 (9-4) Led, headed approaching halfway, soon moderate 2nd, ridden to close 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 7, 3 3/4l behind King's Vow (9-0) at Dundalk 2m pol in Feb.
Jon Ess (IRE) Evensfav (9-12) Led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 7, nk behind Sayesse (8-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Mother Vincent (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Pushed along early, towards rear, headway approaching straight on outer, moderate 6th over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead from over 50yds out, won at Naas 1m 2f hcp hvy in Nov beating Ultra Pride (8-6) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Edification 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, closed on inner travelling smoothly before straight and prominent, no extra under pressure from under 2f out, 13th of 17, 17l behind Melburnian (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Lariat 4-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Koeman (9-10) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (3) gf in Sep.
Machine Learner 14-1 (9-6) Held up in mid-division, headway towards inside over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 10, 4 1/4l behind The Pinto Kid (9-5) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (3) pol in Sep.
Magnetic North (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 8th of 10, 8 1/2l behind Bold Approach (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Major Reward (IRE) 6-1 (10-1) Slowly into stride, in rear and well off pace, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, ridden and switched right early straight, no impression over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Alhajjaj (8-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Latoyah Of North (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Pushed along and in rear early, soon rear of mid-division, no extra from over 2f out, 13th of 14, 23 1/2l behind Four White Socks (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f Grp 3 fll stks (1) sft in Sep.
Tartlette 5-4fav (10-0) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th 4f out, headway travelling well to lead 2f out, pushed along and 2 lengths clear 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, easily, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov beating Taliyna (9-2) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Lynwood Gold (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Chased leaders, improved to challenge 2 out, soon on terms, narrowly headed last, stayed on well run-in to just prevail at the finish, won at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar beating Blackbow (11-12) by shd, 17 ran.
Shamad (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 3f out, soon weakened, 17th of 18, dist behind Royal Illusion (8-12) at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Sheisdiesel Evensfav (9-10) Chased clear leader, remote 4th halfway, ridden and closer under 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 6 1/4l behind Alhajjaj (8-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, 12th bypassing 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 22, 10 1/4l behind Thosedaysaregone (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Melburnian (FR) 10-1 (8-5) Mid-division early, 10th approaching halfway, closed travelling smoothly from before straight, switched right 2f out, challenged and on terms final furlong, led over 100yds out, quickly asserted and stayed on well, easily, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Halimi (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 17 ran.
War Diary 6-1 (8-12) Mid-division on outer, pushed along approaching straight and ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 3 3/4l behind Mr Adjudicator (8-8) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Tudor City (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, 11th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Heliac (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Guinevere (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd early straight, ridden over 1f out and no extra final 100 yards, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Muzbid (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Jan.
