in rear, progress into mid-division after 4 out, not fluent 3 out and niggled along, kept on without threatening under hands and heels, never involved
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden in 2nd next, 3rd at last, no extra run-in
led, mistake 2nd, mistake 3 out, ridden and headed before next, no impression from 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, led before next, soon ridden, stayed on well run-in
mid-division, 8th 3 out, ridden in 7th next, no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd when slight mistake 4th, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, headway on outer 3 out, 4th next, ridden in 2nd when mistake on outer at last, kept on without reaching winner run-in
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 3rd, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened before next
mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, no impression from last
always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
WITHER HILLS won this in 2013 and has been in winning form at Dundalk during the winter. He looks to have as good a chance as any in this wide-open handicap. Flaviana, a winner at Down Royal in August, ran well for a long way on her return after a break over 2m4f at Fairyhouse and that should have put her straight. Urban Dusk completed a double on good going at Downpatrick in the autumn but couldn't handle much softer conditions and a 6lb rise at Thurles in November. Black Ice has been inconsistent since scoring at Limerick in December but would have a definite chance on that form while Dixie Highway ran his best race to date when third at Gowran, though he's subsequently been well beaten on the Flat.
Call Me Pj (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and some progress after 3 out, 11th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 7th of 18, 15 3/4l behind All The Chimneys (10-7) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Ocean Glandore (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, not fluent 4th, slight mistake 3 out and no impression, not fluent 2 out, no extra, 11th of 17, 32 1/2l behind Misty Lady (11-1) at Gowran Park 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Wither Hills (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Carried (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Esta Quercus (FR) 25-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, no impression when bad mistake last, no extra, 11th of 15, 21 1/4l behind Dollar And A Dream (10-9) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Flaviana (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Towards rear, a little keen, slight mistake 2nd, chased leaders on inner approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure from 2 out, 5th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Killaro Boy (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Courageous Cry (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Mid-division, ridden in 7th and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 25 3/4l behind Dragon Khan (11-2) at Thurles 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
One Can Cally (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Soon mid-division, 7th before 4th, closer order 7th, impeded 3 out, soon last and no extra, eased, last of 11, dist behind Killaro Boy (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Urban Dusk (IRE) 5-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and slight mistake 3 out, soon no extra, last of 6, 27 3/4l behind Perfect Woman (11-5) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Soon led, a little keen, soon clear, reduced lead halfway, joined over 4f out, headed into straight, weakened and eased 1f out, last of 12, 29 1/4l behind Danequest (8-13) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr.
Analyse That (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Towards rear, never a factor, no impression 3 out, behind and pulled up before next, at Wexford 2m hcp hvy in Apr.
Anna Holty (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, 8th of 11, dist behind Blazing West (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Most Honourable 7-1fav (11-2) Led and pressed, headed 5th and slight mistake, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra 2 out, 11th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Luimneach Abu (11-7) at Thurles 2m hcp gf in Oct.
Our Lizzie (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outer, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th entering straight, lost place on outer 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 22, 27 1/2l behind Jeremys Joy (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Black Ice (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along 4 out and soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp hvy in Apr.
Six Men Or Dooley (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 8th after 4 out, 6th 3 out, weakened before 2 out, ridden in 12th after 2 out, kept on same pace, 10th of 16, 20l behind Authorative (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Blackwater Bridge (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Towards rear, no extra from 2 out, 14th of 18, dist behind Ice Cold Soul (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hvy in Dec.
Noble Call (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Towards rear, 12th halfway, 13th 3f out, driven over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, never a factor, 12th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Alcock And Brown (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
