chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, weakened
led, ridden 2f out, headed under 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
in rear, 10th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, went 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening
dwelt, in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, 3rd 2f out, 2nd travelling well 1 1/2f out ridden to lead under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden and went 6th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, weakened
James McCauley has three entries with Sam Ewing on board Ajax Tavern, as he was when making all to complete a hat-trick last month. A 7lb rise makes this more difficult and the concession of weight to BUSINESS may prove too much. Gordon Elliott’s charge has really found his feet since arriving from the Gosden yard and a hat-trick beckons. Prisoner’s Dilemma is also on a three-timer having been brought with a late run the last twice and a 4lb rise shouldn’t prove too much of a burden. Godhead led 2f out and was only caught in the closing stages on Friday so has to be respected from the same mark.
Meishar (ARG) 8-1 (9-10) Led, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Pretreville (9-7) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Ajax Tavern 10-1 (9-11) Soon disputed, led after 1f, ridden 2f out, kept on well under pressure from over 1f out, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan beating No Speed Limit (9-3) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Soon raced in 5th, travelling smoothly and headway straight, on terms over 1f out, soon headed and one pace, 6th of 8, 1 1/2l behind Inflection Point (8-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Inflection Point (IRE) 18-1 (10-2) Mid-division, ridden and closer behind leaders 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Ajax Tavern (9-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Prisoner's Dilemma 10-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan beating Stellar Spirit (9-1) by nk, 14 ran.
Sister Lola (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Towards rear, pushed along early straight, 8th and ridden on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Annexation (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Business (FR) 5-1 (10-3) Disputed lead early, soon raced in 2nd, on terms again under 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead near finish, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec beating Acquiescent (9-13) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Godhead 50-1 (10-0) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along to lead under 2f out, ridden and edged left over 1f out, headed 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Annexation (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
El Padre (USA) 8-1 (9-2) Towards rear, 12th halfway, no headway, never a factor, 12th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Sister Lola (9-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Rocky Dreams 4-1 (10-2) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 6 1/4l behind Ajax Tavern (10-2) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Independent Missy (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Held up, ridden and some progress towards inner 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Ajax Tavern (9-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Eloquent Arthur 14-1 (9-5) Awkward start, rear of mid-division, kept on final furlong, never dangerous, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind May Night (9-2) at Kempton 7f hcp (4) pol in Oct.
