chased leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, joined close home and headed last strides
towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
led, ridden and pressed 2f out, joined 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on, rallied to dispute again close home, just denied at line
dwelt, held up in mid-division, ridden towards outer 2f out, soon no extra
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden to close towards inner 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
chased leaders, ran freely early, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden on outer and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, ran freely early, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
dwelt slightly, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, close behind leaders 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on to challenged inside final furlong, disputed close home, just prevailed at line
The veteran Carried has won from much higher marks but was last seen tackling fences at Musselburgh in January. Sharjah continues his quest for a tenth course victory though is now on a very long losing run and has shot up the weights again. Rock On Aidan went up 12lb for his victory in January and was unable to cope on a return visit last month. DRUMMER hasn't had much racing for his age and produced an improved effort when runner-up to Tio Estaban last month. He gets the nod though Kevin Manning was on board when Griffyndor ran his best race for some time last month and John McConnell's charge looks a threat.
Rock On Aidan (IRE) 5-2fav (9-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 1/2l behind Sheberghan (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Wojood 10-1 (8-11) Towards rear, some headway on outside halfway, weakened over 3f out, tailed off and eased final 2f, last of 11, dist behind Blistering Bob (10-0) at Salisbury 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in Aug.
Sharjah (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) Disputed, chased leader after 1f, moderate 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th but closer 2f out, close 3rd 1f out, stayed on to dispute close home, just denied at line, 2nd of 14, shd behind Jerandme (11-7) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Feb.
Duke Of Waspington (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, 8th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Jerandme (11-7) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Feb.
Cherryville (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Very slowly away, always rear, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra, never a factor, 12th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Iron Blue (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Drummer 12-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Tio Esteban (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Eyeoweyou (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Slowly away and towards rear, ridden on outer over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Rockview Roman (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Global Pass 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, effort straight, no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Buzz Killington (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Alterno (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place before last, ridden and no extra on run-in, 8th of 9, 27 1/2l behind Persian Wind (11-11) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Caronda 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear, rear of mid-division on outer halfway, pushed along under 2f out and 7th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Tio Esteban (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Lady Of Luxury (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Towards rear, ridden under 2f out and some headway in rear of mid-division over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 5th close home, never a factor, 5th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Tio Esteban (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Carried (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Taken to post early, tracked leaders, lost place 9th, rallied 5 out, ridden and left 3rd 3 out, stayed on to go 2nd flat, 2nd of 9, 5l behind Izzy's Champion (11-11) at Musselburgh 2m 4f hcp (5) gs in Jan.
Griffyndor (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Mid-division, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 5 1/4l behind No Trouble (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Make Good (IRE) 28-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 12th of 14, 6l behind Pegasus Bridge (8-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Nanafullam (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, 7th and ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Happaugue (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Cash In Mind (FR) 25-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra, 11th of 14, 19 1/4l behind Happaugue (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Millford Sound (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 12th of 14, 12l behind Munfallet (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
