towards rear, never a factor
always towards rear
mid-division, went 4th on inner early straight, 3rd over 1f out, ridden to lead 100 yards out, kept on under pressure, headed final strides
settled in rear, 11th early straight, headway to go 5th 1f out, challenged between horses and kept on well to lead final strides
rear of mid-division, driven along entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, closer and ridden early straight, no impression under pressure inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
chased leaders, no extra and weakened quickly approaching straight
mid-division on outer, 6th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach leaders
led and attempted to make all, clear advantage until early straight, strongly pressed and headed 100 yards out, no extra
chased leader in 2nd, closer early straight, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always towards rear
chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 5th early straight, no extra from over 1f out
LIBERTY TO ROCK kept finding more when holding off dead-heaters Heroine Chic and Lago Indiano by a neck over C&D three weeks ago. The latter is a couple of pounds better off today but Jim Gorman's gelding looks a tough individual and it would be no surprise if he upheld the form en route to landing the first division of this ordinary handicap. Hopes N Dreams is still a maiden but the filly looked ready for a step up in trip when a close fifth to Ashton Rose over 7f here last time and should be thereabouts again. Cool Athlete won over C&D in July and over 7f at Tipperary subsequently. The handicapper has had his say since but David Marnane's gelding is still entitled to respect in this company.
Mctaggart (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, driven along approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 13th of 14, 23l behind Acushladear (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Blue Dazzler (IRE) 11-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 11, 17l behind Dubai Glory (8-11) at Windsor 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-75 (5) gd in May.
Cool Athlete (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 11l behind Flavia Tatiana (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-70 pol in Oct.
Lily's Star (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Restrained and towards rear, swift headway in 5th halfway, 3rd 4f out, ridden 2f out, no extra 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Knockgraffon Lad (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol.
Going Gaga (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, driven along and no impression early straight, 9th of 10, 11l behind Colour Of Love (9-3) at Naas 7f 3yo hcp 60-90 gf in Jul.
Hopes N Dreams (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Ashton Rose (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Liberty To Rock (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on to narrow lead closing stages, all out (no time taken), won at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov beating Heroine Chic (9-2) by nk, 14 ran.
Biting Back (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Never a factor, 10th of 14, 5l behind Richelieu (8-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Yorkshire Pearl (IRE) 100-1 (8-13) Broke smartly and led or disputed lead, headed approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 9th of 19, 14l behind Atlantic Swing (9-0) at Curragh 1m 1f 3yo fll stks sft in Oct.
Bramante 11-1 (8-10) Mid-division best, never a factor, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Norah Starr (8-12) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 sft in Jun.
Lago Indiano (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Led, ridden and challenged 2f out, kept on, narrowly headed closing stages, no extra dying strides, 2nd of 14, nk behind Liberty To Rock (9-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Aristotelian (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, 13th of 16, 30l behind An Mhi (8-13) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Golden Flight (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Jumped awkwardly, always towards rear, 11th of 14, 8l behind Ashton Rose (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Solo Whisper (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace in 6th 1f out, no impression leaders, 4th of 14, 6l behind Eastern Rules (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Miss Martinstown (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 14th of 15, 16l behind Simla Sunset (9-3) at Curragh 7f hcp 60-95 in Jul.
Elwazeer (USA) 66-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 11th of 14, 19l behind Gordon Lord Byron (9-5) at Dundalk 6f mdn stks pol in Oct.
Lift The Gloom 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and lost place 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 10l behind Luttrell Lady (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct '09.
