rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 7th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 2nd briefly 1 1/2f out, 4th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped to 7th 3f out, kept on one pace straight
led early, chased leader after 1f, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, headed final 100 yards, no extra
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden into 2nd over 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, travelled well in 6th 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, stayed on final furlong to lead last 100 yards, kept on well
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out
dwelt, always towards rear
always towards rear
Mutasareb has gone up an incredible 34lb since his winning run began in November and was caught in the shadow of the post by Tribes And Banner over 1m4f two weeks ago. Confidence and Strandfield Lady, who occupied the minor places, look held but Elizabeth Coffee has run three good races since her handicap mark was raised following her victory in November. Prince Of Fire is better known as a chaser but had the pace to beat subsequent winner Gort Na Mara here a couple of weeks ago while False Economy also looked promising over fences when beat Four Commanders at Limerick in October. Aragorn Rouge has suddenly decided to take the bit between his teeth and won very nicely here last time but trainer Eddie Lynam also has a strong hand with SPIN OF A COIN, who was having only his second start since July when a close third here last week and should be fit enough to gain his first success on the surface.
Sunset Beauty (IRE) 11-2 (8-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 13, 6l behind Elusive Ridge (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Mutasareb (USA) 2-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong and drifted right, headed last strides, 2nd of 7, hd behind Tribes And Banner (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Jan.
Protaras (USA) 9-1 (8-13) Mid-division, weakened over 3f out, 12th of 16, 23l behind Lexington Bay (7-11) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Sep.
Prince Of Fire (GER) 6-4fav (9-9) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, challenged 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Jan beating Gort Na Mona (8-9) by 2l, 14 ran.
Un Hinged (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, in touch 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Elizabeth Coffee (8-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Confidence (USA) 14-1 (9-0) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Tribes And Banner (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Jan.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 15-2 (9-9) Held up, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 2f out, soon ridden, no extra 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 7l behind Tribes And Banner (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol in Jan.
False Economy (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Raced last of the 5, 4th under 6f out, 3rd into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 3rd of 5, 16l behind Pittoni (11-4) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) hvy in Sep.
Elizabeth Coffee (IRE) 13-2 (9-1) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, soon disputed, headed final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Flavia Tatiana (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcap pol in Jan.
King Of Aran (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Chased clear leader mainly 6th, closer from 6f out, no threat from early straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 6l behind Dimona (9-0) at Leopardstown 2m hcp 50-90 gd in Aug.
Spin Of A Coin (IRE) 11-2fav (9-8) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1f out, soon slightly hampered, no extra and kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Cool Athlete (9-5) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (60-75) (4yo+) pol.
Little Arrows (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, kept on same pace from 2f out, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Confidence (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f Handicap (60-75) (4yo+) pol in Dec.
Belle Noverre (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 11th of 13, 12l behind Akasaka (9-10) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (60-75) (4yo+) pol in Jan.
King Of Tara (USA) 33-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon no extra, last of 15, 46l behind Teach Nua (9-10) at Galway 1m 4f stks gd in Jul.
Aragorn Rouge 3-1 (9-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute 2f out, edged ahead over 1f out, ridden to assert inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f 4yo stk pol beating Solid Air (9-3) by 1l, 10 ran.
