led, headed 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out and no extra inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, 10th halfway, progress in 7th approaching straight, 6th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th approaching straight, ridden and no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra, eased over 1f out, tailed off
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression outer entering straight, no extra under 2f out
tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, dropped to 7th over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 3rd early straight, under pressure in 2nd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
slowly away, 9th halfway, progress straight and ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, not reach winner
Sar Oiche may well turn out to be better than her current rating, though her recent victory came over two miles and she's likely to go hurdling at some stage. The veteran Eye Of The Tiger has twice been narrowly beaten by the in-form Sharjah recently and has gone up 2lb in the weights, though Caroline Murtagh's claim is a plus. EMPRESARIO has also seen the back of Sharjah in recent weeks but may have been unlucky on his latest start early last month. A winning hurdler, he's certain to be suited by the longer trip here and looks weighted to gain his first success on the track. Corker Hill had been racing in sprints before stepping up dramatically to 1m2f and gaining a comfortable victory. This is her first start beyond that trip but, if she gets home, she is an obvious threat. Shes No Joke, who finished runner-up to her last time, does have a victory over the course and distance to her credit so she's another to consider with a 9lb pull.
Eye Of The Tiger (GER) 5-2fav (8-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, switched left 2f out and 2nd over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 1 1/2l behind Sharjah (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Jan.
Corker Hill (IRE) 17-2 (9-0) Held up towards rear, progress on outer into 6th 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, ridden to lead last 150 yards, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m 3f Stakes (0-75) (4yo+) pol in Jan beating Shes No Joke (9-7) by 2 3/4l, 10 ran.
Shes No Joke (IRE) 15-8fav (9-7) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, stayed on to lead 1 1/2f out, pressed 1f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 3/4l behind Corker Hill (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f Stakes (0-75) (4yo+) pol in Jan.
Poitin 25-1 (9-10) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 7th of 13, 27l behind Cinnilla (8-9) at Salisbury 1m 6f hcp 0-75 (5) gd in Aug.
Mallory Heights (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along in 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, kept on one pace straight, 7th of 10, 13l behind Corker Hill (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f Stakes (0-75) (4yo+) pol in Jan.
Empresario (IRE) 10-3 (7-13) Slowly away, towards rear, progress into 5th over 4f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Sharjah (8-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcap pol in Jan.
Regal Warrior (IRE) 20-1 (7-9) Very slowly away, closer in rear halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, 7th of 8, 10l behind Togoville (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol in Jan.
Sar Oiche (IRE) 11-4fav (9-0) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, narrow lead last 100 yards, all out, won at Dundalk 2m mdn stks pol in Jan beating Viaduct Joey (9-9) by hd, 11 ran.
Eloge (IRE) 11-4fav (9-10) Towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden straight and 7th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5l behind Pepparpot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Colla Pier (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Dwelt, towards rear, 12th halfway, switched right 2f out and progress outer in 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th on line, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Pepparpot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Victor's Beach (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 7th on inner 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 4l behind Mount Flora (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
