tracked leader, 3rd halfway, progress to lead 1 1/2f out and soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, held on
mid-division, 7th halfway, progress in straight and went 2nd 1f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd final 100 yards
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, switched right over 2f out and ridden in 8th on outer 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, just failed
led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, weakened
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden under 2f out and 7th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out and soon no extra, weakened
towards rear, ran freely, progress on outer approaching straight and 4th 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th on inner halfway, ridden in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra in 9th 1f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in 12th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 8th close home
mid-division, 9th on outer halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear early straight, weakened
This looks very competitive but it's about time RED WORDS was winning and this could finally be her day. Liz Doyle's filly was sent to the front at the furlong pole here last week but just failed to hold the late thrust of Chatterton. Fourth placed Nedera looks held though she's been dropping slowly in the weights and should be returning to winning ways soon. Settle For Red bounced back to winning ways when just holding on here a fortnight ago and should get into the mix again from just 3lb higher. He holds No Way Jack on that run but the two all weather victories of Our Max have been gained on the beach at Laytown.
Settle For Red (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Prominent, led approaching straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, just held on, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov beating Political Policy (10-0) by ns, 9 ran.
No Way Jack (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, settled back to rear after 1f, some progress in straight, not clear run and switched left over 1f out, ridden and kept on to go 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Settle For Red (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Red Words (IRE) 9-2fav (9-5) Prominent, challenged from before straight, soon on terms, led over 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Chatterton (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Nabeel (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Captain Midnight (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Our Max 14-1 (9-12) Very slowly into stride, in rear, improved to chase leaders 1f out but no impression, kept on, 7th of 20, 8 1/2l behind Hatton Cross (9-6) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Fast On (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden over 2f out and some progress from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Excelli (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Full Shilling (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Captain Midnight (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
The Butche's Filly (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Towards rear, a little keen and soon chased leaders on outer, pushed along into straight, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra, last of 11, 11 1/4l behind Chatterton (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and held up in rear, ridden in moderate 11th 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 4th close home, never nearer, 4th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Hatton Cross (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Walkingonmoonbeams (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Mid-division, ridden in 6th over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Hat Alnasar (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
French Quarter (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden and no impression on inner 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Captain Midnight (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Lady Mandeville (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, never a factor, 9th halfway, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Danz Gift (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Usain (GER) 66-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 21 1/4l behind Bunk Off Early (9-5) at Cork 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Texas Ruby (USA) 6-1 (8-4) Upset in stalls, mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden early straight and soon no extra, eased final furlong, 11th of 12, 18l behind Split The Atom (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Nedera 5-1 (9-3) Prominent early, slightly impeded and soon settled toward rear, progress to challenge under 1f out, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Chatterton (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Athloman Cottage (IRE) 17-2 (8-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, progress travelling smoothly straight, switched right from 2f out, 7th under 1f out and one pace, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Solar Benny (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
In The Dark (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden over 2f out and some progress from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Excelli (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
