prominent early and chased leaders, slightly hampered after 1f and held up, 5th halfway, closer 2f out, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, switched right 2f out, soon ridden, challenged 1f out, led final 150 yards, kept on strongly closing stages, comfortably
held up, ridden to close 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong to go 2nd close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to press leader 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
pushed along to lead early, ridden 2f out, soon drifted left, pressed 1 1/2f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
Royal Tribute was staying on in a 7f claimer on Wednesday so may find this on the short side. Cheval Blanc is only rated 61 but is consistent enough and should find a handicap in the near future and Troy Top is very speedily bred being a half-brother to two winning sprinters out of a multiple 5f winner. MOSHAMMER looked certain to score when leading inside the final furlong last month but was caught on the line by No Nay Never, who was receiving 5lb. James McAuley's charge can go one better with Twilight Man looking next best.
Cheval Blanc (IRE) 9-4 (9-7) In touch and ran freely, 4th halfway, progress to 3rd and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace under 1f out, not trouble principals, 3rd of 12, 5 1/4l behind No Nay Alexander (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Dec.
Moshammer (IRE) 15-8fav (9-7) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closed under 2f out, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, asserted 1f out, all out final 100 yards, headed final strides, 2nd of 12, nk behind No Nay Alexander (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Dec.
Royal Tribute (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) In rear, pushed along in moderate 9th 2f out, ridden in moderate 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, went moderate 3rd near line, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Ajax Tavern (10-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Troy Top (IRE) No Nay Never gelding out of Toy Top.
Twilight Man 50-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and 10th 1f out, ridden and kept on well on outer inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Theriverrunsdeep (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Destacado (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Skontonovski (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Mambacita (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, 5th halfway, lost place and ridden under 2f out, weakened in 6th 1f out, 7th of 12, 10l behind No Nay Alexander (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Dec.
