tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden under 2f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner
towards rear, pushed along and some headway in straight, kept on one pace final furlong
broke well, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division, headway travelling well early straight and led 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
soon led, ridden early straight and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression and no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight and some headway on inner under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong
rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden and some headway over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish
fly leapt from stalls, mid-division on inner, pushed along approaching straight, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
Wooster came with a strong burst to catch the consistent Nivvo in a 1m2f maiden and will be suited by the extra. The runner-up can give a boost to the form earlier on the card though a chance is taken on a return to form by RINGSIDE HUMOUR. A winner over the course and distance in April, she's dropped 15lb in the ratings due to some mixed form but looks to have a good opportunity to return to winning ways. Johann Bach is inconsistent and hasn't won since 2016 but his latest close second behind Mainicin would put him in the frame. Commander Won is in cracking form having scored three times here since October though all were at a lower level and he's up 5lb from his last victory. Kirk's Dancer is 3lb out of the handicap though her rider's claim takes care of that and she was heavily supported for a course and distance maiden a fortnight ago where she was impressive so has to be considered. Sharjah won this back in 2015 and can never be discounted at this level.
Johann Bach (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1 1/2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed winner close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Mainicin (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Commander Won (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Soon led and made virtually all, clear after 4f, ridden and well clear entering straight, reduced advantage 1f out, kept on final furlong, all out close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec beating Alcander (9-6) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Brokopondo (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Slowly away, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace, 12th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Clear Skies (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Ringside Humour (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 9, 4 3/4l behind Clear Skies (8-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Wooster (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Raced in 5th early, closed approaching straight, challenged and led 1f out, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Dec beating Nivvo (9-2) by 2l, 14 ran.
Sharjah (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Slowly into stride, soon chased leaders in 3rd, moderate 2nd after 4f, ridden in moderate 2nd over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 6th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Commander Won (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Here For The Craic (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 13, 3/4l behind Mainicin (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Mandarin Monarch (IRE) 7-1 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden to close over 2f out, 7th 1 1/2f out, not clear run inside final furlong, kept on closing stages, 6th of 13, 1l behind Mainicin (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Shadagann (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Soon chased leader in 2nd, moderate 3rd after 4f, ridden in moderate 4th over 2f out, closer 3rd 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Commander Won (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Kirk's Dancer (USA) 3-1fav (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec beating Zaofu (9-9) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
