tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, challenged over 1f out, disputed and every chance inside final furlong, headed and no extra last 50 yards
towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt and towards rear, ridden to close on inner 2f out, led narrowly over 1f out, headed last 50 yards and no extra
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden towards outer 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, disputed final 100 yards, held in 2nd close home
mid-division, ridden towards outer 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, disputed final 100 yards, edged ahead close home
led, ridden under 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden to close towards inner 2f out, challenged over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out
pushed along and prominent early, soon tracked leader, ridden in 4th halfway, under pressure in 2nd 2f out, no extra over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
NonRunner
INISHMOT PRINCE was in top form here at this time a year ago winning three times. He was raised 5lb for his sixth track success in October and though unable to quite get there next time has won from higher marks in the past and won't mind the extra furlong. Bold Optimist landed a course and distance maiden but the runner-up, who was conceding 5lb, has been beaten subsequently and this looks a tough ask for a three-year-old. Pulse Of Shanghai is a four-times track winner and though he's on a very long losing run he's been running well enough to get involved off this lowly mark. Distillate won here in March and has been in very good form on Turf during the summer while dual track winner Sam's Xpress is better than he showed last time and Colin Keane takes over from an apprentice.
Bold Optimist (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders on inner, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, briefly ran around under pressure, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Oct beating Cross Border (9-8) by nk, 12 ran.
Marks Bear (IRE) 28-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression, 10th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Cash Or Crypto (9-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Half Nutz (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, short of room on inner after 3f, some headway 2f out, 8th and pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Gobi Star (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Eastern Wind 25-1 (9-4) Soon disputed, led after 2f, joined halfway, narrowly headed 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 22, 9l behind Zephron (8-7) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Nov.
Distillate 40-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and slightly hampered 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 19, 11 3/4l behind Greek Flower (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Inishmot Prince (IRE) 6-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out and headway into 6th 1f out, kept on well inside final 150 yards, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Realtin Fantasy (8-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Sam's Xpress (IRE) 4-1jfav (10-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden 1f out, soon no impression and no extra inside final 100 yards, 7th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Realtin Fantasy (8-12) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Hezahunk (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along over 1f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Thomas Equinas (9-7) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Najat 100-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 2f out, briefly hung left 1 1/2f out and headed, weakened, 10th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Rocky Dreams (9-13) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jul.
Pulse Of Shanghai (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind El Bello (10-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Sense Of Security 100-1 (9-10) Held up in rear, ran freely, pushed along and some headway towards far side over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 9 1/4l behind No Speed Limit (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Furnace Creek (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along early straight and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Gobi Star (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
