led and disputed, ridden 2f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra closing stages and kept on same pace
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, led final 150 yards, headed last 50 yards
mid-division, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
unseated rider and ran loose before start, mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, dropped towards rear halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to go 3rd close home
always towards rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
held up towards rear, pushed along to progress 2f out, 7th 1 1/2f out, closer in 5th 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong and led last 50 yards
led and disputed, ridden 2f out, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out
A low-grade handicap though plenty arrive in good form. Bluesbreaker has been racing over shorter since scoring over the course and distance last month. He's 6lb higher but his rider's claim suggests he's well enough handicapped to get into contention again. KODIAK'S BACK hasn't run since March but he's very well in if anywhere near his best and Pat Smullen's presence suggests he could be ready. Boxer Dunford improved dramatically in the autumn and is only 2lb higher than his narrow victory in October while Fashionable Man is tried in blinkers after staying on into a close third last month. Tee Ranger, who finished just in front in that latter event after being caught in the final strides, should make a bold bid to go one better.
Bluesbreaker (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out and led over 1f out, under pressure and headed over 100 yards out, kept on, 2nd of 11, hd behind Plough Boy (10-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
Alfirak 12-1 (10-5) Held up, towards rear halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 10th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Highly Approved (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Feb.
Dandy Dude (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 14th of 18, 18 1/4l behind Storm Ranger (9-13) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Eacharn (IRE) 11-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders on stands' side, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Patuano (9-4) at Cork 5f hcp gd in May.
Boxer Dunford (IRE) 3-1fav (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway on inner early straight, ridden over 1f out and led 150 yards out, kept on under pressure, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct beating Glenmoore (9-5) by nk, 13 ran.
Three Majors (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Prominent on outside, led over 4f out, headed over 3f out, led over 1f out, soon headed, carried right entering final furlong, stayed on same pace, 4th of 10, 1 3/4l behind Sir Lancelott (9-2) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Bella Rua (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Towards rear, 12th halfway, came wide entering straight, ridden and headway under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on well to 2nd on line, nearest finish, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Harvey Specter (9-11) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Fashionable Man (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden to progress on outer 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed leaders close home, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind Guanabara Bay (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Tee Ranger (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, led final 100 yards, headed close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Guanabara Bay (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Dravid 66-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and detached after 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Commentariolus (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Nam (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear and ran freely, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, last of 14, 14 3/4l behind Bluesbreaker (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Oor Jock (IRE) 11-4jfav (9-2) Mid-division, headway on outside 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Breaking Free (9-5) at Wolverhampton 7f hcp (6) pol in Jan.
Cracking Name (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Edged slightly left leaving stalls, soon disputed lead, led over 2f out, soon edged left and headed over 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out, 6th of 15, 13 3/4l behind Inscribe (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m hcp hvy in Oct.
Lydia's Joy (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and edged right on outer 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Mostawfee (8-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Kodiac's Back (IRE) 3-1fav (9-12) Mid-division, ridden in 5th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Shabra Emperor (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Desert Train (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Tropic Thunder (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Pillar 11-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division on outer, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Plough Boy (10-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
