led early, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, soon eased
prominent and led after 1f, strongly pressed early straight and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along over 4f out and 3rd entering straight, ridden and edged left under 2f out, no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra, eased final 100 yards
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear 4f out, kept on one pace into moderate 6th final furlong
ran 4th, ridden under 2f out and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
dwelt, progress into 2nd after 2f, pushed along and lost place entering straight, no extra
towards rear, 7th halfway, progress into 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, soon asserted and kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ran freely, 6th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
This is a very poor maiden and HEART IN THE AIR can only be a tentative selection. Andy Oliver's filly has run moderately over timber since a very good third over a mile at Navan in October and that latter form may suffice here. Sparanai has looked woefully one-paced but if anyone can get a race out of her it's Jim Bolger. She has produced a couple of half-decent runs on the track and has a superb pedigree. Viaduct Joey, better known as a hurdler and chaser, almost produced a shock when a close second to Black Label over the track and trip a fortnight ago but the winner has since been beaten a distance over timber. Rock Of Glenstal has shown nothing over hurdles but his earlier bumper form gives some cause for optimism.
Mr Boss Man (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 5l behind Black Label (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Dec.
On The Motorway (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride and in rear, progress into moderate 7th 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 11, 27l behind Black Label (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Dec.
Rock Of Glenstal 25-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th early, 6th 3f out, soon challenged and almost on terms, 5th 1f out, soon no extra, 6th of 11, 31l behind Stone Hard (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo NH flat sft in Dec.
Trainspotting 33-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 33l behind Mahrajaan (9-1) at Down Royal 1m 5f app hcp 47-65 gf in Sep.
Viaduct Joey (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Dwelt, towards rear, rapid headway 5f out, ridden in 4th entering straight, went 2nd 1f out, kept on without reaching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Black Label (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Dec.
Coreczka (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Soon raced in 5th, 6th approaching straight, still 6th 1f out, one pace, 7th of 14, 9l behind Tom Melbourne (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Dec.
Heart In The Air (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, progress outer straight, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 3rd on line, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Princess Glamour (9-1) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp sft in Oct.
Sparanai (USA) 5-1 (9-10) Chased leaders and ran freely, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Elusive Laurence (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f 3yo hcp pol in Dec.
