always prominent, 3rd approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure from 1f out
very slowly away, in rear, no impression and kept on from under 2f out
soon mid-division, 10th early, wide straight, effort 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out
chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
waited with, wide and effort straight, no extra 1f out
soon mid-division, 9th early, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out
soon led, clear approaching straight, reduced lead and strongly 1 1/2f out, headed and kept on same pace from 1f out
soon chased leaders, ridden approaching straight, no extra 1 1/2f out, eased when beaten
waited with, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders 1f out, kept on well without getting to winner inside final furlong
waited with, progress 1 1/2f out, soon chased leaders and kept on same pace from 1f out
always prominent, mainly 2nd, challenged 1 1/2f out, in front 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, no extra and dropped behind from 2f out, soon eased
chased leaders, 5th early, no impression from 2f out
Legal Lyric has shown a glimmer of ability and can't be dismissed given her connections, a remark that also applies to Beart, who is just 4lb higher than for his only victory to date on this track a year ago. Greatest is one to keep an eye on as he makes his handicap debut but Atticus Finch has a huge weight to carry after a 5lb rise for his victory early last month though Eddie Lynam puts up a 10lb claimer to reduce the burden. Dimitar also represents the County Meath trainer and he's been running better than his form figures suggest so should get involved. Alvar has been in superb form but another 6lb rise makes life difficult so it's EDITH COWAN who gets the nod despite her latest defeat by Dimitar as she has now dropped to a winnable mark. Jouster looks best of the remainder in a wide-open handicap.
Atticus Finch (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and edged slightly left over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Feb beating Golden Shoe (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Dimitar (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Dwelt, towards rear, headway and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Cash Or Casualty (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcap pol in Feb.
Curl Cat (USA) 17-2 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden and no extra 2f out, 12th of 13, 10l behind Akasaka (10-3) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Jan.
Alvar (USA) 9-4fav (9-12) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, not clear run early straight, gap opened and went 2nd 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Feb beating Esytopolishadimond (8-10) by nk, 12 ran.
Edith Cowan (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Towards rear, wide and effort 2f out, soon chased leaders, no impression and kept on final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Dimitar (9-7) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (55-75) (4yo+) pol in Jan.
Greatest (FR) 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Mudaffar (9-5) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f 3yo mdn in Aug.
Jouster (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Soon led, ridden and challenged 1 1/2f out, disputed from 1f out, 2nd and no extra closing stages, 2nd of 9, 1l behind Khyber Pass (9-6) at Dundalk 7f 4yo stk pol in Feb.
Wild China (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders in moderate 3rd, ridden and closer 3f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Atmospheric High (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f 4yo stk pol in Feb.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Held up, 6th halfway, ridden into 5th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, disputed 3rd final furlong, 4th close home, 4th of 9, 2 1/2l behind Khyber Pass (9-6) at Dundalk 7f 4yo stk pol in Feb.
Beart (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, 12th of 14, 9l behind Asian Wing (8-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Bualadh Croi (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Soon towards rear, no impression 1 1/2f out, 12th of 14, 7l behind Benbecula (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Jan.
Legal Lyric (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra (finished 10th and placed 9th), 9th of 13, 6l behind Gold Falcon (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Hyden (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Soon led and clear, reduced lead 7f out, headed and weakened approaching straight, completely tailed off, 13th of 14, dis behind Much Acclaimed (9-3) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp sft in Sep '11.
King's Bastion (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, moderate 6th under 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 10l behind Salam Alaykum (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcap pol in Feb.
