chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always towards rear, eased over 1f out
held up towards rear early, 10th halfway, headway in 8th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, kept on to press leaders inside final furlong, no extra close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 7th 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong and led close home
held up towards rear, ridden in 9th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, strongly pressed and kept on final furlong, headed close home
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
always towards rear
Ger Lyons certainly complicates matters by saddling a trio who are all likely to be fancied. Tarrsille doesn't win very often and probably prefers further while Joe Eile raced over 1m3f last time and may also find this on the short side. Megan Carberry was on board when Solent Ridge finished strongly behind Gordon Lord Byron over 6f a fortnight ago and her mount could prove the yard's best hope though TELL THE WIND, who returned to her best when a fast-finishing runner-up on that occasion, can confirm the form and take this. Jim Bolger tries Whipless in blinkers for the first time while it would be no great shock if the likes of Iron Major and Toufan Express bounced back in this very tough handicap.
Whipless (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Rear of mid-division on far side, never a factor, 27th of 28, 23l behind Six of Hearts (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Casela Park (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, some headway on outer entering straight, soon no extra, last of 14, 10l behind Flic Flac (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Iron Major (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 14, 4l behind Flic Flac (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Solent Ridge (IRE) 12-1 (8-2) Held up towards rear, wide straight, ridden in 11th 1f out, ran on well final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Gordon Lord Byron (8-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Maundy Money 14-1 (8-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 4l behind Gordon Lord Byron (8-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Madeira Man (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 14, 6l behind Gordon Lord Byron (8-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Tell The Wind (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division, switched to outer over 1f out, ridden in 9th 1f out, ran on well final furlong, pressed winner close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Gordon Lord Byron (8-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Toufan Express 16-1 (8-10) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden along entering straight, no extra over 1f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong, 17th of 20, 15l behind Take It To The Max (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m App hcp in Oct.
Princess Severus (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 22l behind Blue Moon (9-1) at Dundalk 7f Fillies Handicap (60-100) (3yo+) pol in Oct.
Queenie Keen (IRE) 7-1 (8-3) Led, ridden and headed inside final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Gordon Lord Byron (8-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Tarrsille (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, challenged inside final furlong and headed final 100 yards, no extra, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind If Per Chance (9-11) at Dundalk 1m Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol in Nov.
Joe Eile (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, headway into 7th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no impression leaders, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Elizabeth Coffee (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-75 pol in Nov.
Quinmaster (USA) 14-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, headway wide under 2f out, ridden and closer 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 8th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Bajan Tryst (9-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Jembatt (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 14, 7l behind Gordon Lord Byron (8-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra and weakened, 12th of 14, 9l behind Katherine Lee (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol in Oct.
Money Trader (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, 5th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 20, 6l behind Take It To The Max (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m App hcp in Oct.
Mountain Coral (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 4l behind Katherine Lee (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol in Oct.
