mid-division, ridden 2f out and some headway in 5th over 1f out, went 4th 150 yards out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra and eased final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and headway on inner under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace but no impression on winner
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, pushed along early straight, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, switched left and headway 2f out, soon led, ridden to assert and edged left inside final furlong, kept on well
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, 7th 1f out, no extra and eased final 100 yards
mid-division, pushed along early straight and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden on outer 2f out and soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along and some headway 2f out, 6th and ridden 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
pushed along early, rear of mid-division, pushed along again entering straight and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
in rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no threat from 2f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden and no impression on outer under 2f out, no extra
Many of these have beaten each other in turn. No Trouble completed a double in September and has been narrowly beaten in four subsequent starts including by NEWGIRLINTOWN last month. He's 1lb worse off with the winner who can go in again. Drakensberg has won four times here and was returning from a long break when well beaten a couple of weeks ago while Summit Star had shown promise on Turf before a very convincing victory over the extended 1m2f track last month for which she's been raised 8lb. Conor Hogan has been given a definite chance by the assessor though has a long absence to overcome.
Newgirlintown (IRE) 11-4 (10-0) Held up in touch in mid-division, travelling well behind leaders 2f out, soon ridden to challenge and on terms 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating No Trouble (9-11) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Drakensberg (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Soon held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 12th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Raamez (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Dare To Flare (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and some progress under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Raamez (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Storm Steps (IRE) 11-2 (10-4) Tracked leader, headway to dispute lead after 4f and led approaching straight, ridden under 2f out and headed 1f out, kept on one pace under pressure, 3rd and no impression closing stages, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind House Of Kings (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Dec.
Summit Star (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Disputed early, chased leaders after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 2f out, strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov beating Old Tom Higgins (9-13) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
No Trouble (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight, ridden and headway into 5th 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Lord Mczie (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Conor Hogan (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, led and ridden 2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to 4th, no extra, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Chateau Musar (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Blackstone Cliff (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 7th of 10, 20l behind Big Challenge (9-11) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f gd in Jul.
Acqua Di Gioia (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division for most, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Pappina (9-2) at Galway 1m 4f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Maricruz (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, 11th under 4f out, came wide entering straight, ridden and progress over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 14, 7l behind Joupe (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Super Proud 20-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, lost place over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 5th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Lion Face (8-13) at Kempton 2m hcp (5) pol in Oct.
North Street (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Clueless Hill (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Bell Manannan (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression when hampered over 1f out, no extra, 12th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Pro Bono (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Pulsating (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and some progress 2f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Indiana Grey (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Mythical Times (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) A little keen, soon mid-division, disputed 6th approaching straight, soon pushed along, one pace over 1f out, 8th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Social Distance (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Artistic Work (IRE) 22-1 (8-6) Pushed along early, soon tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along again 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Newgirlintown (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
