prominent and disputed lead, led narrowly approaching straight, pushed along and headed 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 4th and kept on one pace inside final 150 yards
mid-division, ridden and some headway on inner 2f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no impression under 2f out and eased inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway travelling well early straight, pushed along and led 2f out, ridden to assert and 3 lengths clear early final furlong, eased closing stages
prominent early, soon settled back in mid-division, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, some headway entering straight, 3rd and pushed along under 2f out, 2nd and ridden over 1f out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace
pushed along early and soon dropped to rear, detached halfway, no impression approaching straight and soon eased, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, headway on outer approaching straight, ridden 2f out and 4th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on in 3rd final 150 yards
led or disputed lead, headed approaching straight, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place entering straight, soon ridden and dropped towards rear under 2f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and no impression halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and lost place early straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
Five last-time-out course and distance winners here including Take My Hand, who is up 5lb for scoring at 33/1 three weeks ago, though his rider can claim an extra 3lb this time. WYCHWOOD WHISPER made a successful handicap debut last week and a 6lb rise may not be enough to prevent a quick double though Indiana Grey has only gone up 3lb for last month's narrow victory. The latter had earlier finished a close fifth behind Blankiedoodie, who was scoring for the first time here but had previously finished over three lengths behind Ellabella, who benefited from an enterprising ride. Any money for Royal Hideaway, who has changed stables, should be noted, a remark that also applies to the reserve Misty At Sea.
Take My Hand (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Made all, ridden over 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov beating Royal Scholar (10-0) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
No Browsin (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Ampeson (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Reverberation 20-1 (10-1) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Joupe (8-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Mulgrave (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Slowly away and pushed along, raced towards rear, 10th halfway, headway and ridden over 1f out, kept on in 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Princess Plumeria (9-3) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Sep.
Shazza (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Sense Of Romance (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Wychwood Whisper (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, ridden on outer 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, disputed 1f out, edged ahead inside final 100 yards, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec beating Eagle Terrace (10-1) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Adakaz (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Soon mid-division, disputed 9th approaching straight, soon pushed along, no impression over 1f out, 13th of 14, 18 1/2l behind Social Distance (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Indiana Grey (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Held up in mid-division, ridden to close under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, disputed last 100 yards, edged ahead close home, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov beating Colonel Slade (9-11) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Ellabella (IRE) 11-2jfav (9-1) Soon prominent and led soon after 1f, quickly clear, reduced lead straight and drifted right from over 1f out, almost joined close home, kept on well, just prevailed, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct beating Clatter Bang (9-2) by hd, 14 ran.
Royal Hideaway (IRE) 125-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 16th of 21, 17 1/2l behind Cleveleys (10-2) at Navan 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
The Bog Bank (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression on leaders over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Indiana Grey (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Moon Orchid (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) A little keen, soon mid-division, moderate 8th after halfway, headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Ellabella (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Herodotus (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Dwelt and bumped leaving stalls, soon mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out, effort 1f out, no impression under 1f out, 5th of 12, 5l behind Shamiyan (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Akua (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Dwelt in rear, never a factor, 9th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Kaafy (9-4) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr.
Blankiedoodie 9-1 (8-12) Mid-division on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov beating Clatter Bang (8-13) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Misty At Sea (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Pushed along early and soon led, pushed along and pressed 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 4 1/2l behind Hodd's Girl (9-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Sep.
Scalor (FR) 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, ridden and no impression on leaders 2f out, slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Bradesco (10-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
