chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression over 1f out
chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
made all, travelling well 2f out, ridden 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
always towards rear, ridden over 2f out, no impression
in rear, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor
rear of mid-division, headway entering straight, switched right in 5th 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd 1f out, progress to strongly press winner inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up in rear, last halfway, ridden in 9th on outer 2f out, headway into moderate 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
chased leaders in 5th, pushed along in 4th 2f out, soon no impression under hands and heels
Chiclet finished last behind Danz Gift when favourite here in November then the positions were completely reversed a fortnight later. Tracey Collins' mare has scored from just 1lb lower in the past and, with Gary Halpin's claim to help, looks certain to get involved. Coto was sent to Southwell last month and landed a minor handicap though she was behind Danz Gift here earlier. The former Richard Hannon inmate Geoligical made a promising start for new connections, though another furlong wouldn't go amiss, but Your Pal Tal looks to have a chance. He was in superb form at this time a year ago, winning this and completing a hat-trick before contesting better class sprints during the summer. Almadaa wasn't far behind in this a year ago and is much better off at the weights so he'd be a threat if ready after a break. STRATEGIC HEIGHTS was conceding Almadaa 13lb when beaten a short-head in February and now receives 6lb. He's dropped to a very lowly mark and showed a bit more dash last time so looks the one to be on. Have A Nice Day generally races in better company but over further while Primo Uono hasn't run since April.
Have A Nice Day 8-1 (9-1) Led or disputed lead, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, 6th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Bishan Bedi (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Geological (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, progress on inner under 2f out, 3rd and not clear run 1f out, switched left inside final 100 yards, kept on, 4th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Grey Danube (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Chiclet (IRE) 10-3 (9-10) Made all, went clear travelling well under 2f out, ridden final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov beating Fast In The Wind (9-3) by 1 1/4l, 6 ran.
Your Pal Tal 40-1 (9-3) Raced centre, in touch, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 20th of 25, 12 1/4l behind Go Far (9-8) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Danz Gift (IRE) 11-8fav (9-8) Held up in touch in rear, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression, last of 6, 7 1/4l behind Chiclet (9-10) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Almadaa 16-1 (8-11) Settled behind leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 4 1/4l behind Togoville (9-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
Primo Uomo (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Edged slightly right out of stalls, in touch in rear, pushed along and progress between horses from under 2f out, edged right briefly under 1f out, soon one pace, last of 6, 4 1/4l behind Ohh Lala (8-10) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Coto (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden over 1f out, led inside final furlong, held on well, won at Southwell 5f hcp (6) pol in Dec beating Fuel Injection (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 5-1 (9-7) Mid-division, reminder in 6th under 2f out, closer in 5th when switched right 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Little Sweetheart (8-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
