rear of mid-division, ridden on outer under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden early straight and no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
towards rear, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway on inner early straight, ridden to lead 1f, soon asserted and stayed on well
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, eased
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden on outer 2f out and no impression over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along early straight and 9th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra
mid-division, ridden 2f out and 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong (saddle slipped)
mid-division, ridden under 2f out and no impression on inner 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
soon led, 3 lengths clear entering straight and pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Arbourfield has won six times around here and only just failed to add another over a mile in November. He should be thereabouts though this could depend whether Billyfairplay can handle a massive 17lb rise in the weights after making all for a very comprehensive victory three weeks ago. THE GAME OF LIFE has to carry top weight as he has no official rating but those who witnessed his impressive maiden victory a fortnight ago may believe he's well in running off 80. There's plenty more to come from the beautifully-bred son of Oasis Dream and he can remain unbeaten. Ahlan Bil Zain had just over a length to spare over Dandys Gold when they were 1-2 in a handicap and can confirm the form though third-placed Earcharn was staying on well and could turn the tables on the pair of them.
Koybig (IRE) 13-8fav (9-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 4 3/4l behind War Hero (8-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
The Game Of Life 7-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, soon drifted left, stayed on into 5th 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, led inside final 150 yards, kept on well close home, won at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec beating May Peace Prevail (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Kasbah (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 4 1/4l behind War Hero (8-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Ahlan Bil Zain (FR) 11-2 (9-13) Held up towards rear, progress on outer 2f out, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, stayed on to lead final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec beating Dandys Gold (10-3) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Arbourfield (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and some headway early straight, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Equitant (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Dandys Gold (IRE) 6-1 (10-3) Chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden and closer on inner 2f out, challenge 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Ahlan Bil Zain (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Silk Cravat 12-1 (10-1) Chased leaders early, mid-division after 2f, ridden to close 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Ahlan Bil Zain (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Waitaki (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Held up, 7th halfway, ridden to progress on inner 2f out, 2nd 1f out, soon pressed leader, every chance close home, just held, 2nd of 8, hd behind War Hero (8-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Ahundrednotout 7-2fav (8-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd and pushed along under 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Alfredo Arcano (9-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Descendant 7-1 (8-4) Outpaced and pushed along, soon behind, never a factor, last of 8, 33 3/4l behind War Hero (8-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Eacharn (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Chased leaders early, mid-division after 2f, ridden to close 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Ahlan Bil Zain (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Hee Haw (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Ahlan Bil Zain (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Billyfairplay (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Made all, ridden to assert over 1f out, kept on strongly to go clear inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec beating Mercury (9-9) by 8 1/2l, 13 ran.
