chased leaders early, hampered after 2f and soon mid-division, 9th 3f out, soon ridden, 5th 1f out, no extra
made all, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression over 1f out
slowly into stride, in rear, progress entering straight, ridden in 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division on outer, 8th 3f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
slowly into stride and in rear, rapid headway halfway, 4th 3f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, ridden 2f out, close 2nd and strongly pressed winner 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division on inner, bumped slightly after 2f, ridden in 10th 3f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, checked after 2f, pushed along 5f out, soon no impression, never a factor
chased leaders, bumped slightly after 2f, 7th 3f out, ridden entering straight, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, checked after 2f, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
slowly into stride and soon pushed along trailing in last, never travelling and always behind
chased leader in 2nd, 3rd 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
Empresario had been running over fences before making all over 1m2f last week so tonight's longer trip is hardly likely to prove a problem and he'll make a bold bid to complete a quick double. Ridestan, who finished a close third, will have found the trip too short so he has to be considered with a pull in the weights. HATCH HALL is in superb form having scored over timber at Cork then completing a double over this course and distance. He's shot up the weights but looks capable of better so gets the nod. Sea of Blue was less than a length behind him last time and is weighted to get much closer though the winner looked to have a bit in hand. After a smooth victory at Wolverhampton, Dove Mountain ran well here last time though both runs were over a mile so Ondamoura looks more of a threat as he's been in fine form over the track and trip and looks to have more to offer.
Ridestan (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden in close 3rd 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, no extra and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Empresario (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Empresario (IRE) 4-1fav (9-8) Made all, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, still strongly pressed 1f out, stayed on well close home, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov beating Artiste Celebre (8-13) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Hatch Hall 11-4fav (9-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress under 2f out and ridden to lead 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating Havelock Ellis (9-4) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dove Mountain (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Dwelt, towards rear, switched left from early straight, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Maskoon (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Carraigin Aonair (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Towards rear, progress on outer and 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 3 3/4l behind Settle For Red (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Little Stampy (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th on outer halfway, ridden and 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Invincible Don (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Ondamoura (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Invincible Don (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Banker Burke (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, checked in 12th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, never a factor, 9th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Shukhov (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Ben Rumson (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along and headway straight, briefly impeded 1 1/2f out, chased leaders and kept on same pace from 1f out, 7th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Brokopondo (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Danequest (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression in 2nd 1f out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Shukhov (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Sea of Blue (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, some progress and not clear run 2f out, soon switched left and 4th 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Hatch Hall (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Snoqualmie Chief 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division, ridden in 7th over 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Empresario (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
That's Ours (USA) 16-1 (8-10) Chased leaders on outer, ridden entering straight, 8th 2f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Coach Bombay (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in May.
Maple Hill (GER) 25-1 (9-6) Always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 12th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Ondamoura (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Minot Street (CAN) 50-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 13th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 27, 7 1/4l behind Mademoiselle Penny (8-8) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Crafty Codger (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Impeded start, mid-division, closer order approaching straight, one pace after 3 out, 10th of 19, 28l behind Ancient Sands (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Cosmic Symbol (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out and soon no extra, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 17, 21 1/4l behind Spin Point (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gd in Sep.
