tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and soon no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong
mid-division on outer, 5th halfway, pushed along and headway on outer under 2f out, ridden and edged left 1f out, soon led, kept on well closing stages
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, travelled well early straight, pushed along and slightly hampered 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
led early, tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
broke well, settled back in mid-division, ridden on outer under 2f out and 8th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and no impression entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway on outer to go 5th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach principals
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached halfway, no impression early straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along under 2f out and ridden over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, 11th over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, never a factor
prominent and led after 1 1/2f, pushed along early straight, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, pushed along and headway under 2f out, led briefly over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along early straight and ridden in mid-division over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
LATCHET had been threatening a victory for over a year and finally got off the mark a fortnight ago under a 7lb claimer. Jim Bolger's charge has been raised 7lb but it will be a surprise if he's not in contention again and gets the nod. Crossingoz, who finished a very close third, is 3lb better off and must have a chance of turning the tables while Beau Satchel, who was around 3l back in fourth, didn't get the run of the race and should also get much closer. Gougane Barra hasn't had much racing for his age and gained his first victory over the track and trip two weeks ago when scoring with plenty in hand. He's been hit with a 9lb rise which makes this much more difficult and Voyageofdiscovery, who finished sixth, can finish closer. Fastidious doesn't have the best of strike-rates but pops up every now and then and is very well handicapped if anywhere near his best.
Zalzar (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened, 13th of 14, 31 1/2l behind Massa Lubrense (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Gougane Barra (USA) 5-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along and headway on outer to lead 1f out, soon ridden and drifted left, kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan beating Nisior Donn (9-2) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Masalai (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased close home, last of 7, 12 1/2l behind Wexford Opera (9-7) at Naas 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Take Shelter 50-1 (10-0) Chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, 9th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Ken's Sam's (9-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Beau Satchel 10-1 (9-12) Broke well, settled back in mid-division, ridden and no impression early straight, switched left and went 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Latchet (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Delegating 16-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra from 2f out, 12th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Ragtime Red (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Voyageofdiscovery (USA) 7-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, pushed along and challenged 1 1/2f out, no extra final 150 yards, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Gougane Barra (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Malenka Suka (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Dwelt and pushed along, towards rear, no impression halfway, kept on without threatening straight, 12th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Quinns Red Rose (9-0) at Listowel 1m mdn fll hvy in Sep.
Latchet (IRE) 4-1fav (9-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead early straight, strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan beating Wild Shot (9-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Yourartisonfire 50-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, last of 8, 13 1/4l behind Equitant (9-10) at Dundalk 7f pol in Nov.
Fastidious 9-2 (9-6) In touch on outside, pushed along over 3f out, ridden inside final 2f, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Pike Corner Cross (9-8) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Suntory Times (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Latchet (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Reaper Man (IRE) 100-1 (9-6) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and dropped towards rear 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, last of 11, 21 1/4l behind Ciao (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Crossingoz (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway on outer early straight and soon ridden, challenged under pressure over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, no impression closing stages, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Latchet (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Soon prominent, led after 1f, ridden and headed over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Georgian Bay (9-8) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Rooney O'mara 66-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ran freely, led after 3f, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, last of 14, 25 1/4l behind Edification (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Ishebayorgrey (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Prominent, ran freely, 4th halfway, pushed along and not clear run 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Gougane Barra (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
