mid-division, ridden 2f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up in mid-division, ridden into 4th 2f out, disputed 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden and progress towards outer 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division best, ridden and dropped towards rear 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, 13th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, soon challenged between horses, led final 150 yards and soon asserted
disputed briefly, soon tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out
mid-division, ridden and no extra 2f out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong
disputed briefly, soon tracked leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and progress under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, not clear run 1 1/2f out
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out
towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
disputed briefly, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out
mid-division, progress into 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out
mid-division, progress into 6th 3f out, ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, joined 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra final furlong
refused to race
disputed, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened
towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, soon no impression
Comfort Line was beaten a length into third in this last year and though 2lb out of the handicap will have been prepared for another crack. Carrytheone is a dual track winner and was racing in Pattern race company in the Autumn as was Current Option, who warmed up for this with a fine run over 6f at Dundalk. The former's yard has acquired Raadobarg , who won his first three starts in the UK last season. San Andreas has been in winning form at Dundalk and his rider's claim is a bonus but the vote goes to AHANDFULOFSUMMERS, who has been highly-tried throughout her career and finally lost her maiden tag on testing ground at Tipperary in October. Agitare and Saltonstall fought out a finish on heavy ground at Naas in October so both would benefit from further rain.
Current Option (IRE) 5-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd and pushed along 2f out, no impression 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 3 3/4l behind A Case Of You (10-4) at Dundalk 6f pol in Feb.
Carrytheone 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Masen (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Saltonstall 4-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, 8th halfway, pushed along in 6th 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure to go 2nd final 50 yards, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, nk behind Agitare (9-8) at Naas 1m hvy in Oct.
Agitare (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Made all, 2 lengths clear halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Naas 1m hvy in Oct beating Saltonstall (9-8) by nk, 8 ran.
Casanova 9-2 (9-5) Soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out and no impression on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind San Andreas (9-5) at Dundalk 1m pol in Mar.
Laelaps (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 8, 2 3/4l behind Agitare (9-8) at Naas 1m hvy in Oct.
Tazaral (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Visualisation (9-6) at Listowel 1m 1f lst stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Raadobarg (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Chased leader, ridden inside final 2f, lost 2nd over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Kenzai Warrior (9-10) at Kempton 1m hcp (2) pol in Sep.
Bowerman 2-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight, 3rd and ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 5, 3 1/4l behind San Andreas (9-5) at Dundalk 1m pol in Mar.
Sirjack Thomas (IRE) 28-1 (10-2) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra, last of 13, 8 1/2l behind In From The Cold (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Oct.
In From The Cold (IRE) 28-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, bumped 1st, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, slight mistake 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Highland Charge (11-1) at Naas 1m 7f (1) sft in Mar.
Quizical (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Chased leaders far side of group, ridden over 1f out, stayed on same pace inside final furlong, lost 3rd towards finish, 4th of 18, 3l behind Boosala (9-2) at Doncaster 7f hcp (2) sft in Nov.
Star Harbour (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 6th on outer halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in rear of mid-division over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 10th of 12, 5 1/2l behind Eagle's Flight (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Yermanthere (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, soon 2nd, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 7 3/4l behind Agitare (9-8) at Naas 1m hvy in Oct.
Yafordadoe (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Mid-division and 7th from halfway, took closer order before 3 out, pushed along in 5th before next where fell, at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Miss Myers (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway on outer approaching straight, ridden to lead early final furlong, soon edged right, kept on well, won at Sligo 1m 2f hcp fll Yielding in Aug beating Pachmena (8-8) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Ransom 11-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along early straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 6th close home, never a factor, 6th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Punk Poet (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Rebel Step (USA) 28-1 (11-0) Held up in touch, ran freely, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, last of 7, 18 1/4l behind Fil Dor (11-3) at Leopardstown 2m (1) sft in Dec.
Ahandfulofsummers (IRE) Evensfav (9-2) Chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, improved into 2nd on outer from 3f out and further progress to dispute lead from 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out and kept on well to extended advantage inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Essential Part (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
San Martino (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Soon tracked leaders, slightly bumped with rival halfway, pushed along under 3f out and effort, dropped to rear and no extra inside final furlong, last of 6, 5 1/2l behind Star Harbour (9-7) at Killarney 1m gd in Jul.
Star Of Cashel (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-0) Tracked leader, 2nd 3f out, 3rd 2 1/2f out, dropped to 4th and ridden under 2f out, kept on same pace 1f out, no extra close home, 4th of 13, 7l behind Maud Gonne Spirit (8-9) at Limerick 1m hcp hvy in Oct.
Comfort Line (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 11th of 16, 31 1/4l behind Team Of Firsts (9-12) at Naas 1m 2f hcp hvy in Oct.
Luke Short 7-2 (11-9) In touch on inner, 4th before 4th, 5th after 4 out, progress after 3 out, not fluent 2 out where left 2nd, no impression on leader, bad mistake at last, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 7 1/4l behind Crowns Major (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Oct.
True Artist (IRE) 5-2fav (9-7) Stood in stalls and very slowly into stride, soon pushed along towards rear, some progress into rear of mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 16, 16 1/4l behind Bellagio Man (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f mdn sft in May.
Fil The Power 16-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and switched left 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Elzaam Blue (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Loingseoir (IRE) 9-1 (9-8) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 14l behind Team Of Firsts (9-12) at Naas 1m 2f hcp hvy in Oct.
San Andreas (IRE) 8-11fav (9-5) Awkward leaving stalls, led early, tracked leader, 3rd halfway, headway to lead 2f out, pushed out and kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m pol in Mar beating Casanova (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
Dare To Flare (IRE) 13-2 (10-0) Slowly away, towards rear, some headway in rear of mid-division 4f out, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway on outer in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 5l behind Very Excellent (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Prince Of Verona (USA) 22-1 (9-13) Soon led, headed approaching straight, pushed along over 2f out and soon lost place, weakened, last of 14, 20 1/4l behind Very Excellent (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Adapt To Dan (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway to challenge 2f out, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Elzaam Blue (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
