mid-division, 9th 4f out, 8th 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride and always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, closer in 8th 4f out, ridden entering straight, progress into 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong
towards rear,, 11th 4f out progress entering straight, ridden on outer 2f out, went 7th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd close home, never nearer
chased leaders, 5th 4f out, ridden entering straight, soon no impression
slowly into stride, soon progressed into 2nd, ridden in close 2nd over 2f out, weakened from 1 1/2f out
prominent, 3rd 4f out, ridden in close 4th 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, never a factor
chased leaders, 4th 4f out, ridden entering straight, weakened
mid-division, progress on inner entering straight, ridden to lead under 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
pulled hard and soon led, reduced lead entering straight, soon ridden, headed under 2f out, soon weakened quickly, eased final furlong
mid-division on inner, checked briefly 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
Cristy's Call completed his double over a shorter trip last week but has no problems with tonight's distance and looks certain to get competitive. Crown Pleasure and Headlong, who were close behind, have a slight weight advantage and should also go well but the veteran Well Insured shot up the weights after completing his double and is on his highest ever mark on his 31st start on the Flat. Colla Pier is consistent but a strike-rate of 1-28 doesn't inspire confidence so the vote goes to ASIAN WING. Pat Smullen is an eye-catching booking for the six-year-old, who was having just his second run for John Feane when staying on behind Poker Gold over the course and distance last month. King Of Oriel has also finished behind Cristy's Call recently and though he rarely wins he can't get much lower in the weights.
Cristy's Call (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Held up in rear, progress and ridden 2f out, close 6th 1f out, good headway between horses final furlong to lead near line, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol beating Bomber Jackson (9-11) by nk, 14 ran.
Well Insured (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Jumped awkwardly and slowly into stride, behind, ridden and progress into 9th on inner 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 8l behind Poker Gold (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Headlong (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden in 6th on outer 2f out, headway to dispute lead briefly inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Cristy's Call (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Colla Pier (IRE) 11-4 (8-4) Slowly away and raced last, ridden and progress into 5th 2f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Poitin (8-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Feb.
Blue Ridge Lane (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden into 5th 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 4l behind Poker Gold (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Hammermann (USA) 8-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and rear of mid-division, pushed along on outer 2f out, kept on without threatening on outer final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Settle For Red (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
That's Ours (USA) 11-1 (8-2) Always behind, ridden over 4f out, never a factor, 11th of 14, 4l behind Cristy's Call (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Flaring Forth (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 12, 6l behind Settle For Red (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
King Of Oriel (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride and in rear, ridden in 9th and progress 2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4l behind Cristy's Call (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Mosman Park (FR) 12-1 (8-5) Finish position 8, 8th of 10, 2 3/4l behind First Friday (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Dec '13.
Annadiamond (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division and took keen hold early, 7th 3f out, soon ridden, 8th 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Cristy's Call (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Hard Times (IRE) 100-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, last of 7, 8l behind Majestic Timeline (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcap pol in Jan.
Excelli (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Led, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, improved to lead over 3f out, ridden and strongly pressed over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th close home, 4th of 14, 3l behind Poker Gold (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Asian Wing (IRE) 3-1fav (8-7) Mid-division, ridden into 4th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Poker Gold (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Armed Guard (IRE) 18-1 (9-13) Dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 9th of 10, 16l behind Knight's Parade (10-12) at Dundalk 2m am hcp 50-80 pol in Feb.
Tidal Star 7-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra entering straight, eased over 1f out, 13th of 14, 24l behind Armed Guard (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
