led, headed 1 1/2f out, soon weakened
came close with rival start and pushed along briefly, soon raced in 10th, headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
soon raced in 4th, effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon raced in 9th, headway and effort straight, on terms 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace
soon raced in 5th, progress and effort straight, on terms 1 1/2f out, edged left and headed closing stages, one pace
soon raced in 7th, headway and effort straight, on terms 1 1/2f out, led and stayed on best closing stages
came close with rival start, soon raced towards rear in 12th, pushed along approaching straight, kept on without threatening after
pushed along early, soon raced in 3rd, pushed along again approaching straight, on terms 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, one pace
waited with towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon some headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon raced in 2nd, pushed along approaching straight, no extra from over 1f out
soon raced in 8th, headway straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
soon raced in 6th, pushed along approaching straight, soon lost place and weakened final furlong
a little keen, waited with towards rear, headway from before straight where raced on outer, soon one pace
pushed along early, soon raced in 11th, headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
Picpoul has really found her form since stepping up to 1m4f but should have no problems with the drop in trip and is still looking well handicapped. Clueless Hill, a winner at Navan in July, wore first-time blinkers over the track and trip last month and battled to victory so a 4lb rise shouldn't pose too many problems but GRADUATE OF HONOUR is gradually getting there and very nearly made a winning start on the track when beaten a head. She's only been raised 1lb and can go one better. Arctic Blaze is 0-16 but reappeared after a long break to be beaten a head a fortnight ago so has to be on the shortlist.
Never Back Down (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Led, pushed along early straight, ridden and edged right over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed closing stages, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Lord Mczie (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Gamigin (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Prominent, led after 1f, narrowly headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, on terms halfway, ridden and led again 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 11th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Pro Bono (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Universal Focus (GER) 12-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led briefly 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 7 1/2l behind Newgirlintown (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Victory March (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Mid-division, tracked leaders 4 out, pushed along next, ridden and no impression in 7th entering straight, no extra from 2 out, 9th of 16, 19 3/4l behind Mc Alpine (11-3) at Listowel 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Picpoul (IRE) 11-4fav (9-6) Prominent early, settled behind leaders after 2f, 6th halfway, progress in 4th 3f out, ridden into 2nd 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, drifted slightly right closing stages, pressed close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating Wee Jim (9-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Arctic Blaze (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leader, progress after 2f, 6th over 4f out, travelled well and headway over 2f out, closed under 1f out, ridden and kept on, held, 2nd of 14, hd behind Dr Patrick (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Clueless Hill (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Waited with in mid-division on inner, 8th halfway, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, soon challenged and on terms, led 150 yards out, kept on well under pressure, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov beating Dr Patrick (8-11) by nk, 14 ran.
Here's Hoping (IRE) 18-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, soon 2nd, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure, 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Clueless Hill (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f 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.
Lily Of The Glen (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, headway to lead narrowly 1 1/2f out, ridden and headed under 1f out, soon dropped to 3rdm no extra, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Joupe (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Moving (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, 4th over 4f out, ridden under 2f out, no impression on leaders final 100 yards, soon kept on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Dr Patrick (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Graduate Of Honour (IRE) 7-2 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden under 2f out, close 2nd over 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Kartayaz (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Dark Matter (IRE) 250-1 (11-2) Always behind, ridden 4th, pulled up before 6th, at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Shaylee (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Power Drive (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Born Leader (FR) 20-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon mid-division, chased leaders after 4f, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, last of 14, 20 3/4l behind Annecherie (9-10) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Nov.
Crystal Pool (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Awkward leaving stalls, soon rear of mid-division, 8th 4f out, lost place and ridden over 3f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, last of 14, 13 3/4l behind Joupe (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Magi Gal (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, pushed along early and detached in rear, closer approaching straight, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, no extra, last of 13, 16 1/2l behind Lord Mczie (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
