mid-division, ridden under 2f out and 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
led, 5 lengths clear halfway, ridden and reduced advantage early straight, headed 150 yards out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden under 2f out and 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
held up in rear, headway on outer in straight, ridden and edged left over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
rear of mid-division, headway on outer approaching straight, ridden 2f out and headway to lead 150 yards out, kept on under pressure, headed close home
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, some headway entering straight, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, ridden 2f out and no extra over 1f out, weakened
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along over 4f out and lost place approaching straight, no extra, eased inside final furlong
dwelt, rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, pushed along early straight and no extra under 2f out, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight and soon no extra, eased inside final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra, weakened
UNCLE HENRY caught the eye on his debut and made no mistake when well supported over track and trip a fortnight ago. He should have plenty more to give so can go in again. Kuraka has never won but has been placed three times over hurdles since joining Gordon Elliott so is one to keep an eye on but Alcander looks a more potent threat having had only had two all-weather runs, making a successful debut here in December before just failing to defy a 7lb rise a couple of weeks later. Sharjah is always to be feared around here and did much better than expected when chasing home the prolific Clear Skies last week. Shadagann will be staying on after others have had enough, as he was over 2m three weeks ago.
Uncle Henry (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along and headway on outer in straight, led over 1f out, stayed on well and drew clear closing stages, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Jan beating Duke Of Waspington (9-9) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sharjah (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Chased leader, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Clear Skies (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Shadagann (IRE) 13-2 (8-7) Towards rear, progress on outer under 2f out, ridden and drifted right 1 1/2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind She's A Star (8-10) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Alcander (FR) 4-1 (9-6) Soon raced in moderate 6th, ridden in moderate 5th 2f out, improved into moderate 2nd over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, strongly pressed winner to line, just failed, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Commander Won (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Mandarin Monarch (IRE) 7-2jfav (8-4) Rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Wooster (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Wrap Star (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Held up, mainly rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 10th of 12, 11 3/4l behind She's A Star (8-10) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Golden Poet (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, headway to lead halfway, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Uncle Henry (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Jan.
Kirk's Dancer (USA) 10-1 (8-4) Fly leapt from stalls, mid-division on inner, pushed along approaching straight, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 10, 8l behind Wooster (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Niebieski (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Led, jumped slightly left early, pecked slightly 2nd, jumped left 5th, left again 6th and headed, ridden and weakened approaching 5 out where slight mistake, soon dropped to rear, completely tailed off, last of 12, dist behind Getabird (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Bobeska (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Slightly hampered leaving stalls and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 12th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Kirk's Dancer (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Kuraka 11-2 (11-0) Chased leaders, closed from final hurdle and effort straight, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 19, 8 1/2l behind Mr Adjudicator (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Little Ambitious (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, pushed along entering straight and some headway on inner under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Uncle Henry (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Jan.
Miss Mirabeau 12-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, mid-division on outer halfway, travelled well early straight, headway and ridden over 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 1l behind Carvelas (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Nuqood (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 3f out, dropped to moderate 4th 1f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 18 1/2l behind All Of Me (9-2) at Tramore 1m 4f mdn fll Yielding in Aug.
