dwelt and towards rear, progress on outer 2f out, ridden into 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
held up towards rear, progress entering straight, 5th 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out
led and disputed, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
dwelt, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent and disputed early, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute again 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
led and disputed, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 2nd final furlong, pressed winner closing stages, held close home
chased leaders, ridden in 5th halfway, no extra 2f out, weakened
mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
Most of these have won around here but Free To Roam, though very consistent, has never won over the minimum and was scoring for only the third time in 30 starts when successful over 6f last month. DANZ GIFT was conceding 5lb to Flawlessly when beaten just over two lengths last week. He didn't get the best of runs and the assessor has dropped him to a mark he is well capable of winning off so can regain the winning thread. Sheila Lavery has booked a 10lb claimer for the winner, who has to be considered for a follow-up, and though Jenniechild ran poorly here last time that isn't her form and she can do much better. My Good Brother, the mount of champion jockey Colin Keane, has won 10 times, the latest over the track and trip in September, and he's now 3lb lower. Bluesbreaker, beaten a head over track and trip by Chicago School last month, found a mile much too far last week when starting favourite but the winner should have his measure again.
Flawlessly (FR) 12-1 (8-4) Towards rear, pushed along and switched right over 1f out, kept on well on outer inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan beating Oneoveryou (9-3) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Palavicini Run (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Held up in touch, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 7 1/4l behind Dellaguista (9-3) at Chelmsford City 1m hcp fll (5) pol in Dec.
My Good Brother (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Mid-division early, 6th approaching straight, effort 2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Chicago School (9-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Ken's Sam's (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Towards rear, no impression straight, no extra and eased inside final furlong, last of 13, 23 1/4l behind Silk Cravat (9-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Danz Gift (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Mid-division, not clear run 2f out, switched left and some headway 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Flawlessly (8-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Chicago School (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Mid-division early, 7th approaching straight, soon progress, stayed on well final furlong to lead at line, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec beating Bluesbreaker (8-11) by hd, 14 ran.
Jenniechild (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Mid-division early, 8th approaching straight, effort 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, last of 14, 7 3/4l behind Chicago School (9-0) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Bluesbreaker (IRE) 5-1fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra, 10th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Lady Rosebud (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Free To Roam (IRE) 5-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway into 5th 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec beating Clare Island (10-0) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Bubblesontherise (IRE) 22-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out and 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Shabra Emperor (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Catwilldo (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden under 2f out and 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Aggression (10-2) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Madam Bounska (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, bumped 1 1/2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Free To Roam (8-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
