always towards rear
mid-division early, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 2f out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge 1f out, stayed on to lead final 150 yards, kept on well
attempted to make all, ridden 1 1/2f out, swished tail, challenged 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division best, no extra entering straight
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division best, no extra entering straight
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 3rd 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
Aragorn Rouge ran well over 1m4f and a mile before another decent effort over 1m3f here last week where he found Melodie D'Amour just too strong. It's a surprise to see him back over today's trip but it's about time he was winning and this is a fair opportunity. Stablemate Diamond Daze finished in front of him here three weeks ago and there's no real reason for a form reversal but MOONBI CREEK looks the one to be on after a cracking run behind Elwazeer under a huge weight in a handicap three weeks ago, especially as the winner followed up despite an incredible 15lb higher mark. Heroine Chic has run quite well in handicaps but may need further.
Inis Meain (USA) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 18l behind Melodie D'amour (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol.
Moonbi Creek (IRE) 6-1 (10-0) Towards rear, headway from halfway, ridden in 5th on outer 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Elwazeer (8-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Aragorn Rouge 13-8fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway into 2nd over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression winner final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Melodie D'amour (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol.
Danick Of Time (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Soon led and disputed, ridden and headed 3f out, 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 11l behind Glor Na Mara (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol in Nov.
Meydan Classic (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) In rear, ridden and some progress entering straight, kept on one paced from 2f out, 6th of 13, 9l behind Majestic Dancer (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f 3yo mdn gf in May '10.
Boundless Joy (AUS) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th entering straight, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 13, 9l behind Gaiety Theatre (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Dec.
Eagles Benefit (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 10th 4 out, no extra from before straight, 11th of 18, 33l behind Tawrific Laois (10-4) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Nov '10.
Granski (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Mid-division, weakened straight, 11th of 13, 18l behind Tsar Paul (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-60 pol in May '10.
The Yellow Bin (IRE) Artan gelding out of Zolube.
Tide Runner 40-1 (9-8) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 16l behind Batchelors Star (9-5) at Cork 6f mdn stks gf in Aug.
Forever Hope 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened, last of 14, 30l behind Melodie D'amour (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol.
Heroine Chic (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 6l behind Knockgraffon Lad (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Tiffany's Pearl (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 14, 22l behind Melodie D'amour (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol.
Diamond Daze (IRE) 7-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on to go 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Gaiety Theatre (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Dec.
