always towards rear
led, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong to press winner close home
slowly into stride, always towards rear
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leader, led after 2f, ridden to assert over 1f out, kept on final furlong, pressed close home
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
Mark Johnston's eye for finding handicap opportunities has reaped dividends in Ireland this year and LICENCE TO TILL looks capable of adding to his tally. The three-year-old bounced back to form with an impressive victory at Pontefract and has a Polytrack success to his credit which is not surprising given his all-weather pedigree. Cul A Dun couldn't quite cope with the late thrust of Waydownsouth at the The Curragh on Monday but that was an excellent run and he's on the same mark here. Celendine found 1m4f too far last time and had previously run well over today's trip following her success over a mile at Ripon when trained by Alan Swinbank. She should go well along with Prospectorous, who produced yet another fine effort here a couple of weeks ago when not far behind Bob Le Beau.
Lord Kenmare (USA) 9-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride and always behind, 12th of 13, 13l behind Hajoum (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Prospectorous (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden straight, 3rd and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2l behind Bob Le Beau (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol.
Spirit of Xaar (IRE) 10-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, last of 11, 13l behind Maundy Money (9-3) at Listowel 7f hcap gd in Sep.
Cul A Dun (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, headway from over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, soon strongly pressed, headed final 100 yards but kept on under pressure, 2nd of 21, hd behind Waydownsouth (9-1) at Curragh 1m app hcp 50-85.
Grand Opera (IRE) 11-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 8l behind Cosmic Breeze (10-1) at Laytown 7f clm stks in Sep.
Lonesome Maverick (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, some headway in 11th 2f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 8l behind Bob Le Beau (8-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Matraash (USA) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 11th 4f out, kept on one pace straight, 6th of 12, 4l behind Bob Le Beau (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol.
Carefree Smile (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Held up in touch, 6th into straight, 5th 2f out, progress into moderate 3rd insde final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 8, 4l behind La Chassotte (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f app hcp 50-85 gf in Aug.
Licence To Till (USA) 12-1 (8-6) Tracked leading pair, went 2nd over 5f out, ridden to challenge when edged left over 1f out, led inside final furlong, hung left, kept on, won at Pontefract 1m 2f hcp 0-100 (2) gf in Sep beating Sirvino (9-10) by 1l, 8 ran.
Celendine 9-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, driven along approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Aladdins Cave (9-3) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcap sft in Sep.
Sugar Baby Love (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Held up, last on outer entering straight, ridden and ran on well from under 2f out, never nearer, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Dahindar (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol.
Kevkat (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 6th before straight, 4th 3f out, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out, 9th of 16, 9l behind Vivacious Vivienne (8-5) at Curragh 1m 4f hcap gf in May.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders under 2f out, switched to inner from over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 4th of 23, 13l behind Flowers Of Spring (8-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 60-80.
High Importance (USA) 11-2 (9-3) Held up in rear, moderate 8th halfway, closer entering straight, went 5th 2f out, challenged and every chance 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind Whisper Cool (7-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp pol in Sep.
Kalacan (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, 9th on inner 2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong without reaching leaders, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Realisation (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-85 pol.
Roicead (USA) 14-1 (8-1) Towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, 15th of 23, 13l behind Ballivor (8-11) at Curragh 1m hcp 60-100 sft in Sep.
Love Pegasus (USA) 16-1 (9-9) Never a factor, 9th of 14, 5l behind Dahindar (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol.
