soon led, headed after 2f, under pressure over 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages, lost 3rd on line
slowly away, raced in rear, no impression 1f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, lost place and under pressure entering straight, weakened in rear final furlong
close up, led 2f out, soon ridden, kept on final furlong, headed close home
missed break, stumbled in rear after 1f, ridden over 1f out, modest late headway, never a factor
rear of mid-division, switched right and progress over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well final furlong to lead close home
in touch, closed and ridden 1 1/2f out, every chance in 2nd inside final furlong, weakened closing stages
slowly into stride, soon rear of mid-division, under pressure 2f out, lost place and weakened over 1f out
dwelt and awkward leaving stalls, soon towards rear, headway and ridden over 1f out, stayed on final furlong to 3rd on line, nearest at finish
in touch, under pressure in mid-division 2f out, soon lost place and ridden, kept on well final furlong
tracked leader, led narrowly after 2f, headed 2f out, soon ridden, lost place and weakened over 1f out
towards rear, effort and ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, switched left 2f out, soon progress, ridden and no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, headway halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, lost place and weakened inside final furlong
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Leclerc was headed close home by Jaafel, who won again on Wednesday, over a mile then defied a 3lb rise to score over this course and distance. He's up 6lb and Adam Caffrey claims 3lb less this time so this is a stiffer test and Numoor, who was beaten two lengths, must have a fine chance of reversing the form on the revised terms. CIRCLES is still a maiden but was only beaten a shot-head by the in-form Linus Larrabee over the trip a month ago then found a mile just beyond her the following week. Paddy Harnett's claim is a bonus and she can get off the mark. Capla Knight will be winning again soon judging by his very close third on Wednesday but The Bog Bank's three victories have all been over a mile.
The Bog Bank (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Mid-division and 6th halfway, ridden and progress on outer from 2f out, every chance from 1f out, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Notforalongtime (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Sister Lola (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Held up, soon towards rear, ridden 2f out, switched left inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Lokada (10-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Superior Council (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Fools Glory (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Jazzy Dancer (IRE) 10-3 (9-13) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and switched right 2f out, soon ridden and 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Leclerc (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Numoor 5-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, headway travelling well between horses under 2f out and 4th 1f out, ridden to go 3rd over 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Leclerc (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Leclerc 5-2fav (9-6) Mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and headway towards far side early straight, led 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov beating Bellick (9-5) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Circles (IRE) 10-3 (9-3) Dwelt, mid-division on inner, ridden in 8th 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Kudbegood (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Clarinbridge (IRE) 80-1 (8-13) Led, pressed halfway, ridden and joined 3f out, headed 2 1/2f out, soon no extra, weakened 2f out, 11th of 12, dist behind Maura's Gift (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Bronze River 9-2jfav (9-3) Dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden and some progress towards inner 2f out, no extra 1f out, 10th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Malaysian (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Capla Knight (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden towards outer 2f out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on to dispute last 50 yards, just held last strides, 3rd of 13, hd behind Malaysian (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Buachaill Or (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened, 13th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Burning Lake (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 18-1 (9-3) Towards rear, pushed along early straight and some headway under 2f out, 9th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Leclerc (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Step Back In Time (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Kudbegood (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Talking Tough (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden to close 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 14th of 29, 8 3/4l behind Breezy Zoff (9-3) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Osraige (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Mid-division on inner, 8th halfway, ridden under 2f out and some headway 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, no extra, 8th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Ebtsama (9-3) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Destivelle (IRE) 100-1 (8-9) Prominent and disputed lead early, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place early straight, towards rear over 1f out, no extra, 12th of 13, 14l behind Alphonse Le Grande (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Dutch Glory (IRE) 5-1 (9-8) Edged right from stalls, tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out and 4th 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 3l behind Livingston Range (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
