chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and closer on inner 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd and switched right 2f out, edged right and kept on well final furlong to lead close home
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression behind leaders over 1f out, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and closer on inner 2f out, no extra final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
held up in rear, ridden on outer 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden and closer on inner 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden 2f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed close home
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
Dromod Lad, a winner at Bellewstown in August, has a couple of fair runs on this track to his credit as does Fascinating Spirit, who can go well under her 7lb claimer. Red Ball Of Fire has a big weight but is one of the few here with scope though the vote in a very ordinary finale goes to LOUGHANLEA LASS. Mark Fahey's mare is still a maiden but was in decent form last summer without managing to gain that elusive first victory and Mikey Sheehy's claim puts her right in the picture. Tidal Racer has moved from Clive Cox for who he won a Wolverhampton handicap in September while Sideshow Bob ran easily his best race to date over the track and trip in November.
Red Ball Of Fire (IRE) 15-2 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 12, 7 1/2l behind Juyush (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Dande (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden 3f out, weakened, 10th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Serenading (9-9) at Newcastle 7f hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Emphatic (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, came wide entering straight, lost place and ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Indiana Grey (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Tidal Racer 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, driven over 2f out, soon beaten, 11th of 13, 18 1/2l behind Mini Milk (9-2) at Kempton 1m hcp (6) pol in Sep.
Sideshow Bob (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, ridden and closer in 9th 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Neyland (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Airlift (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened, 10th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Kudbegood (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Eye Of The Dragon (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 7l behind Jackmel (10-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Jm Barrie 9-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 11th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Miss Sassyboots (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Dromod Lad (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Helen De Pourtales (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Fascinating Spirit (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along early straight, some headway in 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Sunset Nova (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Enchanted One (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Soon disputed, chased leader in 2nd after 2f, ridden over 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Miss Sassyboots (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Poetic Choice 8-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride, always towards rear and never on terms, 11th of 13, 14 1/2l behind Perfect Swiss (9-3) at Newcastle 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Buachaill Or (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Prominent on outer, disputed after 1f, headed before halfway, close 3rd 3f out, under pressure 2 1/2f out, ridden under 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, 8th of 13, 16 1/2l behind Scarlet Seymour (9-9) at Bellewstown 1m hcp hvy in Aug.
Loughanlea Lass (IRE) 17-2 (8-12) Chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, ridden from 2f out, no extra in 4th from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Adamaris (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Daarem (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Towards rear, pushed along early straight, 9th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 8th of 13, 7 3/4l behind Sunset Nova (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Munfallet (IRE) 18-1 (10-0) Close up, improved to lead on outer after 2f, headed 1 1/2f out, lost place and edged right over 1f out, kept on final furlong without threatening, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Kudbegood (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Miss Sassyboots (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Soon led, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed and headed final 150 yards, weakened closing stages, 6th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Kudbegood (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
