chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
dwelt, soon mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden into 7th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge in 2nd 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly to go clear final furlong, easily
rear of mid-division, ridden into 8th 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
towards rear for most, never a factor
led, ridden and headed over 1 1/2f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, ridden 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra and weakened
Whipless is the only three-year-old in the line-up but the fact that Jim Bolger has entered him in this tough handicap speaks volumes and he must believe the speedy colt is well enough in to make his presence felt. Northern Rocked beat a big field of handicappers at Leopardstown on Sunday but it was the third-placed ELUSIVE REWARD who really caught the eye with a powerful finish and Andy Oliver's charge looks on a low enough mark to take advantage. Mountain Coral is invariably thereabouts and, though he does most of his running at Dundalk these days, he's effective on turf as he showed when a close third to West Coast Dream at Leopardstown last month. Sean Og Coulston had a very good 2010 and will be better for his return to action over a trip much too far at the Curragh.
Quinmaster (USA) 14-1 (9-2) Held up racing keenly, pushed along from over 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening, last of 5, 3 1/2l behind The Reaper (8-2) at Dundalk 5f 3yo stks pol.
Rock And Roll Kid (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, some headway into 13th 3f out, ridden and no impression straight, 14th of 20, 11l behind Barack (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcap sft in Oct.
Six of Hearts 8-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, headway on outer 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 4l behind Dahindar (9-8) at Dundalk 7f Ext hcp pol.
Moran Gra (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 15th of 16, 30l behind Blue Dahlia (7-8) at Curragh 6f ext hcp sft in Mar.
Thats A Fret (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no extra from 2f out, 13th of 16, 21l behind Blue Dahlia (7-8) at Curragh 6f ext hcp sft in Mar.
Northern Rocked (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on challenge in 2nd 1f out, led last 150 yards, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 7f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) gf beating Great Realief (8-12) by 2l, 17 ran.
Sean Og Coulston (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Settled in rear of mid-division, 9th entering straight, ridden and no extra from 2f out, 12th of 13, 29l behind Torphichen (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 sft.
The Tooth Fairy (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, driven along 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Dahindar (9-8) at Dundalk 7f Ext hcp pol.
Cul A Dun (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 14, 16l behind Celtic Dane (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 60-100 in Mar.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 6l behind Dahindar (9-8) at Dundalk 7f Ext hcp pol.
Whipless (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Led after 1f, strongly pressed from early straight, headed under pressure and dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, last of 3, 2l behind Dunboyne Express (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo Grp 3 (1) in Mar.
Mountain Coral (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 9, 6l behind Lightening Stricks (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol.
Elusive Award (USA) 20-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, late headway in 10th 1f out, ran on final furlong to 3rd close home, 3rd of 17, 4l behind Northern Rocked (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) gf.
Money Trader (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor, 12th of 17, 9l behind Northern Rocked (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) gf.
Daring Man (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway in 8th 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 5l behind Northern Rocked (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) gf.
Packsapunch (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Disputed lead, ridden on inner straight, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 15, 10l behind Maal (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 sft.
Little Arrows (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 9th of 14, 14l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 60-90 in Sep.
Shirley Blake (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Tracked leaders in 5th, smooth headway entering straight, 2nd and challenged 1 1/2f out, led 100 yards from finish, kept on well, won at Listowel 1m fll mdn stks in Sep beating Lucky Beguine (9-0) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Solent Ridge (IRE) 9-1 (7-9) Mid-division, 7th halfway, in touch on inner 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Dahindar (9-8) at Dundalk 7f Ext hcp pol.
