mid-division, 6th 3f out, headway and ridden over 1f out, improved to lead final 150 yards, kept on well
chased leader, dropped to 8th over 2f out, under pressure 2f out, ridden and weakened 1f out
chased leader, 5th 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, soon weakened
in touch, disputed 2nd 3f out, ridden and dropped to 3rd over 1f out, weakened under 1f out
broke well, tracked leader and ran freely, 4th 3f out, under pressure and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, 9th over 2f out, ridden and progress over 1f out, kept on in 4th under 1f out, never nearer
broke well to lead, headed after 1f, disputed 2nd 3f out, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent on outer, led after 1f, edged left over 1f out, soon ridden, headed final 150 yards, kept on, not match winner
dwelt, raced in rear, effort on outer over 1f out, ridden 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never on terms
dwelt slightly, raced in rear, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, never a factor
rear of mid-division, dropped towards rear approaching straight, under pressure and weakened over 1f out
reared slightly leaving stalls, soon rear of mid-division, 7th 2 1/2f out, not much room 2f out, soon switched left, ridden and headway 1f out, kept on in 3rd closing stages, nearest at finish
towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, never a factor
AMPESON has improved dramatically over the past few weeks, being beaten narrowly in October and going one better last week for which he's been raised 5lb though Jake Coen's claim almost wipes out the extra. The maiden Sir Dotti wasn't far behind in that latter event and should get closer on the revised terms but Amazing One has a strike-rate of 2-48 and is on a very long losing run. He's been beaten off lower marks than this in his last ten starts. Helen De Pourtales hasn't had much racing since completing a double here last autumn and has dropped to a winnable mark. She showed she was on her way back last month and looks a big threat. Designer Cailin completed a track and trip double but couldn't handle an 8lb rise on her hat-trick bid
Ampeson 10-3fav (9-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, narrow lead and edged right 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, drifted right, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov beating Hell Left Loose (9-11) by nk, 14 ran.
Helen De Pourtales (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 2nd when edged left 1f out, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Mullacash Buzz (8-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Designer Cailin (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to dispute briefly 2f out, no extra over 1 1/2f out, 12th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Joupe (8-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Hot Bell 6-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and close behind leaders over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 14, 5l behind Ampeson (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Kendred Soul (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Very slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, last of 14, 14 1/4l behind Mullacash Buzz (8-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Joupe (8-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Fit For Function 14-1 (10-0) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression on inner 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Ampeson (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Sondheim (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and disputed 2nd 2f out, no extra 1f out, 10th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Take My Hand (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Amazing One 16-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and closer when not clear run 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, disputed 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Joupe (8-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Kaswarah (IRE) 125-1 (9-2) Waited with towards rear, headway on inner straight, kept on without threatening from under 2f out, 7th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Big Dream (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Oct.
Robert Guiscard (IRE) 66-1 (8-11) Mid-division, dropped to 10th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression 1f out, weakened, 10th of 12, 10l behind Shamiyan (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Sir Dotti (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and close behind leaders 2f out, pressed leaders under 1f out, hampered final 150 yards, soon no extra and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Ampeson (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Bella Coaster (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, soon no extra, kept on one pace in straight, 12th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Ten Ten Twenty (9-6) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Pimstrel (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Able Jack (10-3) at Laytown 7f pol in Nov.
Chica Power (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor, 12th of 14, 6 1/4l behind No Speed Limit (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Benkogambit (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Keen, soon chased leaders, 4th approaching straight, soon effort, no extra final furlong, 12th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Dreams Delivered (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Briseuse De Coeur (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Edged left leaving stalls, soon chased leader, lost place under 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 8th of 10, 11 1/2l behind Samrogue (9-3) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
