settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression on leaders 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and no extra 3f out
towards rear, pushed along early, ridden 3f out, no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden to close 2f out, disputed 2nd 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge briefly over 2f out, under pressure in 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
slowly away and rear, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge briefly over 2f out, 2nd when not clear run and switched left 2f out, no impression on leader 1f out, kept on final furlong, pressed winner closing stages, just held
led briefly, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division best, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
soon led, pressed over 2f out, came towards stand\'s rail 2f out, soon ridden in lead, pressed closing stages of final furlong, all out
slowly into stride, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out
Raknah has had plenty of chances but was only headed close home in a fillies‘ race over track and trip two weeks ago. Blue Soul started favourite for what looked a decent maiden here last month and, though unable to find extra, has every chance of improving. THE OLD NINE was green on his debut and showed the benefit with a very good second to a useful type next time. That looks the best form on view though there are some well-connected newcomers taking part. Barzini is a half-brother to five winners while Nerano cost €250,000 being a son of War Front out of a mare from a top-class family. The latter‘s yard also run Celestial Reign, who got no sort of run on his debut here.
Barzini (IRE) Awtaad colt out of Passionforfashion.
Eye Contact Expert Eye gelding out of Sparkling Or Still.
Hoover Dam (IRE) Western Frontier colt out of Grace And Beauty.
McVay (IRE) U S Navy Flag colt out of Blossom Deary.
Micky Mc (IRE) Unfortunately colt out of Pepperminty.
Nerano (USA) War Front colt out of Rare Day.
Old Mexican (IRE) 125-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, 12th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Keeper's Heart (9-6) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Oct.
Rockys Favourite (IRE) Ol' Man River gelding out of Virginia Rose.
The Old Nine (IRE) 9-4 (9-5) Broke well, tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headway into 2nd 150 yards out, no impression on winner and kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Taraj (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Blue Soul (IRE) 2-1fav (9-2) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression closing stages, 4th of 14, 5l behind Blackpink (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Enniscoffee (IRE) Kodiac filly out of Airfield.
Raknah (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Led, pushed along early straight, ridden 1 1/2f out and headed 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Madam Celeste (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Nov.
Small Bucks (IRE) The Gurkha filly out of Quaich.
Celestial Reign (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, 11th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Greenfinch (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Flippity Flop (IRE) 200-1 (9-2) Led and disputed, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra, last of 13, 17 1/4l behind Greenfinch (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
I Bid You Ajou (FR) 22-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden into 12th 2f out, soon no impression, 15th of 20, 27 1/4l behind Kolachi (9-7) at Curragh 1m mdn hvy in Nov.
The Ukulele Style (IRE) 200-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 14, 12l behind Formal Display (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
