held up towards rear, late headway in 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, not clear run 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong to 2nd close home
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no extra 1f out
always towards rear
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened
led, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home
rear of mid-division, headway in 9th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
held up towards rear, not clear run 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Tarrsille and Toufan Express have beaten each other in turn over the past month and once again there's nothing between them. Iron Major had them both behind over tonight's trip early last month and though behind last time can take the honours over that pair here. BILLYFORD, who was once rated 106, has returned from a three-year-break in fine style and followed a good run behind tonight's rival Fountain Of Honour over a mile here with a victory over that trip three weeks ago. He's been raised 5lb but can follow up as he looked to have plenty in hand over runner-up He's Got Rhythm and Fountain Of Honour, who take him on again. Star Links has four Polytrack victories to his credit but is better over further.
Iron Major (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, headway 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Tarrsille (IRE) 7-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Toufan Express 12-1 (8-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 13, 3/4l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Billyford (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway in 2nd 2f out, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3yo stks pol in Dec beating He's Got Rhythm (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Mountain Coral (IRE) 8-1 (8-3) Held up towards rear, 9th halfway, headway into 7th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 1 1/2l behind Farmleigh House (7-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Casela Park (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 10th of 13, 7l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Winning Impact (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Farmleigh House (7-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Mcmonagle (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, no threat from well over 1f out, 18th of 26, 13l behind Eur Elusive (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-85 gd in Aug.
Fountain Of Honour (IRE) 11-4 (8-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Billyford (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3yo stks pol in Dec.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Billyford (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3yo stks pol in Dec.
Hurricane Twister (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Prominent and led after 3f, strongly pressed and headed entering straight, soon weakened, 12th of 14, 19l behind Maggie Neary (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Nov.
Copper Dock (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 6th behind horses 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Farmleigh House (7-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Thats A Fret (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Farmleigh House (7-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to dispute over 1f out, soon headed and no extra inside final furlong, weakened, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Mountain Coral (9-7) at Dundalk 6f Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol in Dec.
Star Links (USA) 9-1 (9-6) Mid-division, headway to chase leaders over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Tarooq (9-7) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Nov.
