mid-division on outer, pushed along 3f out, soon no impression
mid-division, 6th entering straight, soon ridden, progress to lead 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, headed and no extra close home
slowly into stride and soon pushed along in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, 4th entering straight, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders on inner, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride and soon pushed along in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, weakened from 2f out
settled in rear, ridden and some progress 2f out, 8th 1f out, no extra
made most, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, rallied to regain lead close home, all out
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
slowly into stride and rear of mid-division, 8th entering straight, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
Beat The Ballot had been running well without much luck before a convincing victory last week. He's only been raised 3lb so looks certain to get into contention. HILARY completed a double here last summer and looked on the way back with an unlucky effort a week ago behind Roter Baron where she failed to get the run of the race. She can gain compensation with her young rider's claim a bonus. Reckless Lad was having his first start since August when catching the eye behind Have A Nice Day last month and can make a bold bid. He should again take care of Balmont Blast but Crafty Codger, a winner over hurdles in November, could go well at a fair price.
Havelock Ellis 9-1 (11-0) Disputed early, chased leaders after 1 1/2f, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 13l behind Knight's Parade (10-12) at Dundalk 2m am hcp 50-80 pol in Feb.
Reckless Lad (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, effort when short of room briefly and switched left 1 1/2f out, headway inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Have A Nice Day (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcap pol in Feb.
Fiosrach (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ran freely early, 7th halfway, dropped towards rear early straight, weakened, eased final furlong, 13th of 14, 23l behind Bishan Bedi (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol.
Rose Angel (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, 13th halfway, ridden and some progress in 9th over 1f out, kept on under pressure to go 6th close home, 6th of 14, 7l behind Bishan Bedi (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol.
Beat The Ballot (IRE) 7-2fav (10-0) Prominent and tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, led 2f out, ridden 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol beating Coach Bombay (8-13) by 1l, 14 ran.
Balmont Blast (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 7th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Have A Nice Day (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcap pol in Feb.
Crafty Codger (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Dwelt, soon mid-division in 10th, 14th 3f out, no impression and one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Stronger Than Me (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp in Oct.
Plough Boy (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division on outer, closer in 5th when hung wide 3f out and lost position, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Have A Nice Day (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcap pol in Feb.
Hilary (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, 8th halfway, switched rght and 4th 1f out, 2nd 150 yards out, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Roter Baron (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
County Wexford (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching straight, 11th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 7l behind Shukhov (8-10) at Galway 1m hcp 50-75 gd in Sep.
Bad News Bear (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, no extra under 2f out, 12th of 14, 21l behind Shinyhappyjohn (8-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol.
Gold Tantrum (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 10th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Settle For Red (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
