mid-division, well off pace 4f out, ridden and closer under 2f out, 4th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace, no impression final 100 yards
towards rear, headway on outer into mid-division before halfway, well off pace 4f out, ridden entering straight and no threat from 2f out
mid-division, well off pace 4f out, pushed along early straight, closer in 3rd and ridden 1 1/2f out, 2nd 150 yards out, kept on well
tracked leaders and led after 1f, ran freely, headed halfway and went clear with leader 4f out, led under 2f out, ridden and 3 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on well
fly leapt from stalls, held up towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer under 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
slowly into stride and pushed along early, towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer approaching straight, ridden and no impression from 2f out
broke well and disputed lead early, tracked leaders, moderate 5th 4f out, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, well off pace 4f out, pushed along and closer early straight, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, moderate 3rd 4f out, pushed along early straight and no impression in 6th over 1f out, slightly hampered inside final furlong, kept on one pace
towards rear, pushed along and some headway on inner early straight, 7th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
prominent, ran freely, led halfway and clear with 1 rival 4f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, soon no impression, weakened final furlong
prominent early, tracked leaders, moderate 4th 4f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out, soon no extra
The reserve Power Drive would have a big weight to carry if getting a run after completing a double on Wednesday, his sixth victory here. Alhaajeb gained his first victory since arriving from the UK last month and a 3lb rise isn't excessive. Adam Caffrey has been booked and his 10lb claim greatly reduces the burden. Arctic Blaze had been running well from basement marks before beaten a head by Dr Patrick then defied a 5lb rise to get off the mark. She's been hit with a 10lb rise but her young rider's claim is a help. FOX LEICESTER finished runner-up to him earlier and has been left on the same mark and Denis Hogan's charge gets the nod to go one better.
Alhaajeb (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway into close 4th 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan beating No Show (9-10) by nk, 14 ran.
Shore (USA) 11-4 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden early straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on well on outer to go 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 10, 4 3/4l behind Hightown Heights (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Jan.
Arctic Blaze (IRE) 5-1fav (9-1) Soon raced in 7th, headway and effort straight, on terms 1 1/2f out, led and stayed on best closing stages, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating Picpoul (9-7) by 2l, 14 ran.
Fox Leicester (IRE) 4-1jfav (10-2) Mid-division, headway into 5th and ridden 2f out, 2nd and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Power Drive (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
El C Wells (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, 11th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Clew Bay (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Sweet November (FR) 16-1 (9-5) Very slowly away, always behind, never a factor, 12th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Alhaajeb (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Miss Cunning (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and kept on one pace, no impression final 100 yards, 6th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Adapt To Dan (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Ragtime Red (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Dwelt and pushed along early, rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 8th of 14, 5l behind Alhaajeb (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Irish Ambassador (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no threat from 1 1/2f out, 12th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Adapt To Dan (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Knock Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening, 10th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Clueless Hill (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Maestro Stick 66-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, disputed lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 4l behind Alhaajeb (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Scorpion Black (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear, ridden on outer over 2f out and 10th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 5th of 15, 4 3/4l behind Adamaris (10-2) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Deadwood (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Slowly away, always behind, never a factor, 13th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Alhaajeb (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Molly Grue (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Chased leader, dropped to 7th over 4f out, ridden and effort under 2f out, no impression on principals in 5th 1f out, dropped to 6th close home, 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Dr Patrick (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Power Drive 4-1fav (9-13) Made all, pushed along 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well under hands and heels close home, all out -, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb beating Lady Of Luxury (9-0) by nk, 13 ran.
Rita Levi (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Power Drive (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Reverberation 3-1jfav (9-3) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, short of room briefly 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, stayed on well into 2nd close home, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Chica Power (8-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
