slowly away, towards rear, pushed along and headway on outer under 2f out, soon ridden and edged left over 1f out, drifted further left and progress to lead 100 yards out, kept on well
held up towards rear, rapid headway on outer to lead halfway, pushed along early straight and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway when hampered over 1f out, kept on between horses to go 5th close home
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression when hampered over 1f out, kept on one pace on outer inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra and weakened
mid-division, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway when short of room 1f out, 5th and slightly hampered 100 yards out, no impression close home
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along early straight, bumped 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden early straight and switched left under 2f out, headway on inner 1f out, 3rd and kept on one pace from over 100 yards out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and short of room over 1f out, soon bumped, slightly hampered 100 yards out
rear of mid-division, pushed along on outer 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along and lost place 4f out, dropped towards rear entering straight and no extra under 2f out, weakened
soon led, headed halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, 3rd early final furlong, no impression final 100 yards
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and headway to lead over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong and headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner
Eight of these plus the three reserves have all won around here. Falak's double here early last year came over 2m so he's likely to find this too short while Liquid Luck's lone success came over 7f. House Of Kings won a 1m4f claimer but has twice been narrowly beaten over this trip subsequently, including when less than a length behind Kingslayer earlier this month when the winner was gaining his first success on his 15th start. The latter should just about confirm the form on the revised terms while Lord Mczie should make a bold bid to complete a double initiated last month despite being 7lb higher with his rider's claim taken into consideration. TOOREEN ANGEL was conceding him 16lb in that latter event and will be 8lb better off so gets the nod to return to winning ways.
Dare To Flare (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden on outer under 2f out and 8th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/4l behind White Marlin (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
House Of Kings (IRE) 10-3jfav (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th approaching straight, ridden and closer under 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, under pressure in 2nd and kept on inside final furlong, dropped to 4th near line, 4th of 13, 1/2l behind White Marlin (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Tooreen Angel (IRE) 10-3 (10-1) Pushed along early, towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, stayed on to close and drifted left over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Everyhouronthehour (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Lord Mczie (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along and headway between horses under 2f out, 2nd and ridden 1f out, kept on well to lead closing stages, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating No Trouble (9-12) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Convertible (IRE) 50-1 (9-1) Slowly away and in rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor, 8th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Annexation (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 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.
Cursory Exam 11-2 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along early straight, soon ridden, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Lord Mczie (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Kingslayer (FR) 15-2 (9-10) Mid-division on inner, headway into 5th and ridden 2f out, led and drifted right over 1f out, headed briefly under 1f out, regained lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan beating House Of Kings (10-2) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Mads Black Eights (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and some headway on inner under 2f out, ridden over 1f out and 4th 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Lyra Belacqua (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Malaysian (IRE) 15-2 (10-2) Chased leaders, hampered after 1 1/2f, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Maccliff (8-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Roibeard (IRE) 125-1 (9-10) Always behind, no impression straight. never a factor, last of 10, 11 1/2l behind Skontonovski (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Wonder Spirit 12-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 4 3/4l behind Kingslayer (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Blackstone Cliff (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Dwelt, in rear, ridden on outer 2f out, moderate 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening leaders in 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Power Drive (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Clueless Hill (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Came close with rival start, soon raced towards rear in 12th, pushed along approaching straight, kept on without threatening after, 6th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Arctic Blaze (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Liquid Luck (IRE) 2-1fav (9-11) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, closer 7th 1f out, kept on final furlong, not reach leaders, 6th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Skontonovski (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Falak (IRE) 40-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, never a factor, pushed along and no extra after 2 out, 17th of 18, 31 1/2l behind Brides Hill (10-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Dr Patrick (IRE) 9-4jfav (9-0) Led, soon headed, led after 1f, strongly pressed and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on best final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating Arctic Blaze (8-12) by hd, 14 ran.
