tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 4th 3f out, ridden and no impression in 5th under 2f out, no extra
held up, 6th halfway, progress on outer under 4f out and went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, progress to lead after 4f, pushed along and headed over 4f out, soon lost place and moderate 7th under 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead over 4f out, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and 3 lengths clear 1f out, kept on well
tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, pushed along in 2nd 3f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd 2f out, no extra
mid-division on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 4th over 2f out, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
held up in rear, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 3f out, 6th 2f out, ridden and veered left over 1f out, no extra
led, headed after 4f, pushed along and dropped to rear halfway, soon no extra and weakened, completely tailed off
A stronger than usual bumper with six of the eight runners having won. DR MIKEY has a double penalty for his victories at Cork and Tipperary but both were gained in impressive fashion and a hat-trick beckons. Joey Sasa makes a quick reappearance after a very easy victory at Galway last weekend and he'll be difficult to beat in that kind of form while Morgan was quite impressive on his reappearance at Cork where he always looked to be travelling well. Dixie Lee was well beaten on her hat-trick attempt but it was in a Listed contest at Gowran and this is more her grade.
Dr Mikey (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Made all, extended lead to 6 lengths 4f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 2m sft in Oct beating Dos Picas (11-10) by 8 1/2l, 6 ran.
An Dearg Mor (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Hampered 1st and mid-division early, mistake 5th, 6th halfway, progress into 4th at 7th, slight mistake 4 out, slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, slight mistake last, 4th of 16, 23 1/2l behind Yorkhill (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Antimatter (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 3f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, reduced advantage close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in Jul beating West Burma (12-0) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Joey Sasa (IRE) 2-1 (12-0) Reshod and late to post, prominent, soon 2nd, on terms from 6f out, led over 3f out, travelling smoothly before straight, pushed along over 1f out and soon asserted, stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Galway 2m Yielding in Oct beating Champagne Classic (12-0) by 7 1/2l, 9 ran.
Morgan (IRE) 2-1 (11-3) Held up in 6th early, a little keen, closer order from before halfway, soon 4th, improved to lead from 2f out, soon clear, stayed on well, eased close home, won at Cork 2m 3f Yielding in Oct beating Bargy Lady (11-3) by 2 1/4l, 9 ran.
Dixie Lee (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) In rear, 9th entering straight, soon ridden, 9th no impression inner 2f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 20, 12 1/2l behind Snow Leopardess (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m lst gd in Sep.
Galardo (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Shuil Dearg.
Hannah Huxwell (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Soon in rear, detached and ran wide off bend early, never a factor, last of 10, dist behind Baby Twig (11-9) at Punchestown 2m gd in Oct.
