mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden, weakened straight
tracked leaders, pushed along in 2nd under 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, went 2nd travelling well 2f out, led under 2f out, ridden and stayed on well final furlong
mid-division on outer, pushed along in 6th 2f out, 5th and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home
slowly away, in rear, pushed along 2f out, moderate 10th 1f out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression
mid-division, closer in 5th and ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
led, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression
rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, weakened
mid-division, checked on bend after 1f, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression
towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, went 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd close home, never nearer
slowly into stride and pushed along early, always behind, under pressure 4f out, no impression, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along 2f out, close 2nd when ridden and edged left 1f out, soon no impression on winner, 5th close home
tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, weakened
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Nine of the 14 engaged have won here, most over the trip with Bowerman leading the way on four victories. The veteran is a massive 17lb lower plus his rider's claim since his last success here in February and he's been racing in better class. Cursory Exam's two career victories have been over track and trip and he's raced over further the last twice but Higher Kingdom's impressive victory over a mile three weeks ago has resulted in a 12lb rise and he's never raced over a trip this far. JE T'AI PORTE has been in tremendous form since stepping up to the trip and though 10lb higher than her last winning mark, Robert Wheatley's claim takes care of most of that. Chocolat Blu is progressing nicely and is another to consider in an open handicap.
Bowerman 8-1 (8-7) Dwelt, towards rear early, headway after 3f and 5th halfway, pushed along early straight, soon ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Freescape (10-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Roman Bull (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, kept on, close 2nd 1f out, no extra closing stages, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Manbehindthemoney (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Cursory Exam 10-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Firstman (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Halcyon Spirit 22-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Firstman (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Higher Kingdom 17-2 (9-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and improved to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly and went clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec beating French Rescue (9-12) by 6l, 13 ran.
Kings Prince 25-1 (10-2) In rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Steps In The Sand (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Dec.
Newgirlintown (IRE) 13-2 (9-13) Tracked leaders, improved to lead and ridden 2f out, strongly pressed and joined 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out and soon carried right, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Halcyon Spirit (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Je T'ai Porte (IRE) 5-4fav (10-6) Led, 2 lengths clear halfway, pushed along early straight and soon ridden, under pressure and headed 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, not match winner, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind St Cianans Fire (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Chocolat Blu (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Towards rear, headway into 6th travelling well 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Dec beating Rockview Consort (9-3) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Elzaamsan (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Always behind, ridden 2f out, no impression, 13th of 14, 11l behind Firstman (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Mads Black Eights (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Mid-division, 7th on inner halfway, pushed along and some headway early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, weakened, 13th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Cold Steel (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Pearl Of The West (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, pushed along after 3 out, made no impression, 8th of 9, 27 1/4l behind Get A Tonic (11-12) at Ayr 3m hcp (2) gs in Apr.
Picpoul (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, weakened, last of 14, 12 3/4l behind Firstman (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Sky Legend 33-1 (9-1) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway early straight, 8th and ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Dreal Deal (9-11) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Dec.
Focus Required (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden in 11th 2f out, went moderate 6th 1f out, no extra, 7th of 14, 13l behind Halcyon Spirit (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Thatboathassailed (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Towards rear early, took keen hold, improved to track leaders after 3f, went 2nd at halfway, led 3f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 11, 6 1/2l behind Chocolat Blu (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Dec.
Power To Love (IRE) 200-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, eased after 2 out, 17th of 18, dist behind Tekao (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m mdn sft in Dec.
