chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
disputed, chased leader after 1f, ridden over 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong
dwelt and towards rear, progress on outer entering straight, ridden into 6th 2f out, stayed on to narrow lead 1f out, strongly pressed and disputed inside final furlong, narrow lead close home, joined on line
jumped awkwardly from stalls and rear, ridden and progress 2f out, 10th 1 1/2f out, stayed on in 7th 1f out, ran on well between horses inside final furlong to join leader on line
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on to dispute inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, progress into 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on to dispute over 1f out, close 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, ridden into 8th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division best, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra entering straight, eased over 1f out
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 4f out, under pressure in 5th 3f out, weakened entering straight, eased over 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, closest at finish
Armed Guard's only victory in 26 starts came over the course and distance in January but Joseph O'Brien's presence suggests he'll be ready for this. Well Insured was only beaten a short-head in this last year and though 9lb higher has won over a shorter trip subsequently. Doux Douce has yet to win a race but is getting closer though he was two lengths behind HOUSE LIMIT here last month when they occupied the places behind Innoko. Robbie Downey's claim gives the runner-up a fine chance of going one better in this tight handicap. General Bunching looks a danger as he has won four times on this track in 34 starts and is now down to his lowest-ever mark. Mount Flora has been making steady progress and only just failed to catch That's Ours here last month.
Waterloo Sunrise (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 13, 8l behind Stoichkhov (8-7) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Pepparpot (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 14th of 16, 16l behind Truly Genius (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 47-70 gf in Jun '13.
Armed Guard (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, switched right to inner early straight, 12th 2f out, switched left to outer from over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong,, 5th of 14, 6l behind Hurricane Ridge (10-12) at Curragh 1m 4f gf in Sep.
Well Insured (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, progress early straight and went 2nd briefly 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind That's Ours (8-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Doux Douce (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led approaching straight, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out and soon 3rd, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Innoko (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
House Limit (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress straight and ridden to lead 1f out, soon challenged and kept on under pressure, headed close home, 2nd of 14, shd behind Innoko (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
That's Ours (USA) 12-1 (7-13) Reluctant to load, mid-division, 7th 3f out, ridden on outer 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 12, 5l behind Minot Street (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-70 pol in Nov.
General Bunching (USA) 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden in 7th entering straight, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Alvar (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Pingit 20-1 (8-6) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out and 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 4l behind That's Ours (8-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Rising Euro (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra approaching straight, 11th of 13, 21l behind Bog War (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Tidal Star 6-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Tight Times (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Trans City (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and 8th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind That's Ours (8-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Douman (USA) 25-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 16, 13l behind Succeed And Excel (8-6) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 gf in Sep.
Mount Flora (IRE) 10-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, progress 1f out and went 2nd over 100 yards out, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind That's Ours (8-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Broadway Musical (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Soon led, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 5l behind Moonmeister (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp pol in Nov.
Victor's Beach (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Ran 7th, ridden and no impression under 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Havelock Ellis (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Luimneach Abu (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Slowly away, rear of mid-division, 8th and ridden 2f out, went 4th 1f out, no extra, 5th of 12, 5l behind Minot Street (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-70 pol in Nov.
