slowly into stride and reminder early, always behind, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 3f out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
chased leaders on inner, 4th 3f out, ridden to lead briefly over 2f out, headed 2f out, kept on in 2nd final furlong
mid-division, 6th 3f out, soon ridden, 4th 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, soon chased leaders, pushed along in 5th on outer 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 4th 1f out, no extra
dwelt, mid-division on inner, ridden 4f out, weakened
bumped leaving stalls and went left, rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, weakened
disputed lead, led 4f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no impression
very slowly away and trailing, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden in moderate 8th 4f out, no impression
disputed lead, headed and pushed along 4f out, ridden entering straight, weakened
A maximum field but few with realistic chances. ELZAAMSAN (NAP) only just failed to catch White Marlin here last month and the winner followed up in a handicap on Friday so that looks the strongest form on view. Seattle Creek was close behind in fourth in the former event where he looked to have had every chance so the positions should be confirmed. Razdan is generally consistent and has some decent form to his credit so should get into contention while Steel Queen was staying on over the extended 1m2f trip last month after running previously in bumpers.
Da Little Grey Lad (IRE) 250-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride and rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 13th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Dances With Stars (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Nov.
Trading Up (IRE) Fracas gelding out of Deontas.
Benz (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Fly leapt from stalls and slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra from 2f out, last of 12, 17 1/4l behind Lyra Belacqua (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Elzaamsan (IRE) 13-8jfav (9-7) Rear of mid-division, closer in mid-division approaching straight, 4th and ridden over 1f out, 2nd and challenged over 100 yards out, kept on, no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 13, hd behind White Marlin (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Razdan (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Dwelt slightly, soon raced towards rear, 10th over 4f out, headway 2f out, 5th under 1f out, ridden and kept on in 4th closing stages, never nearer, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Irwin (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Seattle Creek 13-8jfav (9-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th 4f out, pushed along 2f out and ridden to challenge over 1f out, 4th and no impression final 100 yards, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind White Marlin (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Thermoscope (IRE) Galileo gelding out of Viz.
Vulture Peak (IRE) Fascinating Rock gelding out of Spirit Of An Angel.
Fanta Magic (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression early straight, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, never a factor, 11th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Lyra Belacqua (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Steel Queen (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, switched right early straight and ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on well on outer inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Indigo Desert (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Dec.
Swift Beauty (IRE) 250-1 (9-3) Unseated rider from stalls, at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
All About Beth (IRE) 300-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, 21st of 23, dist behind Tip Of The Spear (9-7) at Curragh 1m 1f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Livindadream (IRE) Fascinating Rock filly out of Edge Of Reason.
Sherry Baby (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, soon no extra, 10th of 13, 16l behind White Marlin (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Vinland (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Led, joined halfway, ridden 3f out, headed 2 1/2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 13, dist behind Jesse Evans (10-0) at Navan 1m 6f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Fattan 28-1 (9-13) Dwelt slightly, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 11th of 14, 5l behind Everyhouronthehour (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
