led, headed after 1f, ridden in 2nd 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway into 9th 3f out, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 7th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway into 2nd over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression winner final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 6th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no extra 3f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened
led after 1f, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, injured last strides
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
towards rear for most, never a factor
Prince Of Fire has won a point-to-point, a maiden hurdle and a chase but it seems unlikely he'll have the necessary pace for this and all known form points to it being a match between Aragorn Rouge and MELODIE D'AMOUR. Johnny Murtagh is on board the former, who was surprisingly dropped back to a mile last time after a couple of really good efforts around this trip, but it's Michael Halford's mare who gets the vote. She has been attempting to make all in her latest starts over the C&D but has only stayed on at one pace when headed. This looks an ideal oportunity to finally get off the mark. Irish Kitten has shown nothing to date but could do with a big run to enhance her paddock value.
Ash Supreme (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Led, headed after halfway, weakened quickly approaching straight, eased, completely tailed off, last of 11, well behind Tornedo Shay (11-0) at Leopardstown 1m 6f amat mdn stks gd in Jun.
Inis Meain (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden in 9th 4f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 22l behind Midnight Soprano (9-0) at Wexford 1m 3f mdn stks in Jul '10.
Marwood (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no extra entering straight, weakened, last of 13, 20l behind Salam Alaykum (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Dec.
Prince Of Fire (GER) 12-1 (11-11) Waited with towards rear, mistake 5th and awkward next, no extra under pressure from 4 out, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Tillahow (11-1) at Limerick 2m 3f hdl hvy in Dec.
Roman Arch (USA) 13-2 (9-5) Prominent, 3rd approaching halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out, behind straight, last of 13, 49l behind Miracle Steps (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp 47-65 pol in Nov '09.
Tiger Boy (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and always behind, 12th of 13, 20l behind Gaiety Theatre (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Dec.
Aragorn Rouge 5-2 (9-5) Led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra in 4th when checked slightly near line, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Gaiety Theatre (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Dec.
Baby Jock (USA) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division best, never a factor, 13th of 14, 43l behind Bancnuanaheireann (9-10) at Listowel 1m 3yo & 4yo mdn in Sep.
Irish Kitten (USA) 20-1 (9-5) Prominent, lost place from 3f out, soon no extra, 13th of 16, 31l behind Fred Fenster (9-5) at Cork 1m 3yo mdn sft in Oct.
Forever Hope 33-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, trailing over 1f out, last of 11, 19l behind Westtower Boy (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo stks pol in Dec.
Melodie D'Amour (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Led, strongly pressed and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Key Breeze (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol in Nov.
Peggarty (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Mid-division best, never a factor, 10th of 13, 39l behind Spontaneous (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo fll stks hvy in Sep.
The Reek 66-1 (8-11) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 13, 10l behind Gaiety Theatre (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Dec.
Tiffany's Pearl (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Slowly away and always behind, 16th of 17, 17l behind Stylish One (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn gf in Oct '10.
Shuruwaat (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden early straight, no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 13, 10l behind Salam Alaykum (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Dec.
She's A Queen (IRE) 25-1 (7-11) Mid-division, weakened from 4f out, 13th of 14, 27l behind Master Melody (7-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Shisha Threesixty (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 8l behind Tribes And Banner (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
