chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no impression from 2f out
slowly into stride, soon chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra
raced 2nd, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed and no extra over 1f out
led, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, pushed along in 6th when pulled up injured under 3f out
settled in rear, closer in 5th and ridden 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
in rear, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd travelling well 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on well
This looks a very tight handicap. Golden Shoe was conceding Atticus Finch 13lb including jockey's claim when beaten just over a length a month ago and should be up to reversing the form, especially as the winner was beaten into third last week when Curl Cat was only just behind. Shake The Bucket started favourite for that event won by Atticus Finch which was a surprise as all of his best form has been over further. Cash Or Casualty has found his form but has plenty to find with Curl Cat on earlier running while Limerick winner Danzerini hasn't been seen since August. HE'S GOT RHYTHM isn't the most prolific of winners but he's consistent enough and is handed the vote after he produced his best run for a while when runner-up over the track and trip last week.
Shake The Bucket (IRE) 9-4fav (9-11) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, short of room 2f out, ridden and slightly hampered over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Atticus Finch (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Feb.
Atticus Finch (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Always prominent, 3rd approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure from 1f out, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Bualadh Croi (8-7) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol.
Golden Shoe (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, not reach winner final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 1 1/4l behind Atticus Finch (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Feb.
Cash Or Casualty (IRE) 5-1fav (8-9) Soon led, clear before halfway, reduced lead and pressed 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f hcap pol in Feb beating Collingwood (8-5) by 1l, 12 ran.
King's Warrant (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to challenge 3f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 9l behind Along Came Casey (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gs in Sep.
Danzerini (USA) 7-1 (9-4) Held up in rear of mid-division, headway to go 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Russian Soul (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol in Aug.
Curl Cat (USA) 16-1 (9-10) Soon mid-division, 10th early, wide straight, effort 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Bualadh Croi (8-7) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Waited with, headway 2f out, ridden to chase leaders 1f out, kept on well without getting to winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Bualadh Croi (8-7) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol.
