held up, towards rear halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 10th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division best, ridden halfway, close to rail and jinked slightly entering straight, no extra over 2f out
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
soon prominent, led narrowly after 1f, ridden and pressed 1 1/2f out, headed narrowly 1f out, kept on, no extra close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led narrowly 1f out, kept on well final furlong, asserted close home
settled behind leaders, pushed along in 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression on leaders final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden halfway, no impression over 2f out
held up, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
disputed, headed after 1f and pressed leader in close 2nd, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong
Most of the form picks are drawn high. Luna's Luck hasn't been beaten far in either start over 7f, showing good speed in both, so he'll be suited by the drop in trip. But he's on the outside as is Above Us Only Sky, who finished just in front of him when runner-up a fortnight ago where she looked to be travelling best at this trip. Highly Approved has the worst draw of all and is another dropping back in distance after finishing runner-up at Chelmsford. His stable companion Tagle didn't show much here last month but at least has the inside berth. ISHIGATI looked a threat when moving up menacingly over 7f last week but failed to find any extra. That was a much better effort than his opening run and he can take this for Dermot Weld.
Alfirak 16-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, progress into 6th 2f out, soon ridden, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5 3/4l behind The Phantom Punch (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Bobs Bud (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 37 1/4l behind Reckless Lad (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Hanrai (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ran freely and headway on outer to go 2nd before halfway, disputed briefly approaching straight, lost place under 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Massa Lubrense (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Luna's Luck (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no extra in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 3 3/4l behind The Phantom Punch (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Takeachancejimmy (IRE) Art Connoisseur gelding out of Trika.
Wicket 40-1 (9-6) Towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, moderate 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Uncle Henry (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Jan.
Above Us Only Sky (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved into 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind The Phantom Punch (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Tagle (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never a factor, ridden over 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 11l behind Ship Of Dreams (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Highly Approved (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Raced keenly, tracked leader over 2f, prominent, ridden and every chance when edged left over 1f out, soon 2nd, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 3 1/4l behind Harvest Day (9-2) at Chelmsford City 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Ishigati (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Dwelt, mid-division, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Downdraft (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Feb.
Kareless (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Slowly away, ran freely and soon tracked leaders, pushed along on outer early straight and no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 6, 7 3/4l behind Boragh Steps (8-11) at Dundalk 6f pol in Jan.
Mills On Tour (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra early straight, eased inside final furlong, last of 14, 19 1/4l behind Downdraft (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Feb.
Very Smart (IRE) Dandy Man filly out of Silk City.
Suzy's Company (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division on outer, pushed along 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Medal Of Honour (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Althib 66-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 10th of 14, 16l behind The Phantom Punch (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
California Yoohoo (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and progress over 1f out, ran on final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Khwarizmi (9-5) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Dec.
Stormy Air 16-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 14l behind The Phantom Punch (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
