tracked leaders, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, ridden and dropped to 6th 2f out, weakened
dwelt, always behind, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, weakened
led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along in 10th 2f out, soon ridden, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 4th close home, never nearer
rear of mid-division, pushed along early, no impression straight, never a factor
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, went 5th 1f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, improved to lead travelling well 1 1/2f out, ridden under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, comfortably
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden in 11th 2f out, no impression
tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, ridden 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression
mid-division on inner, ridden and closer in 5th 2f out, soon no impression on leaders
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NonRunner
SUNSET NOVA is 3lb out of the handicap but has a 7lb claimer on board and is a five-times course winner who ran very well over a mile on Friday so gets the vote. Chica Power was beaten in a claimer a week ago while Circles weakened in the closing stages after leading a furlong out three weeks ago. River Derwent gained his first success here last month when beating James Henry, who has a chance in the previous division. Dick Donohoe‘s charge is 7lb higher but it will be a surprise if he is not thereabouts. Dromantine has won here and was only beaten just over a length last month. He has been given a chance with a 2lb drop in the ratings.
Dromantine (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, drifted left 1 1/2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Sea Chariot (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
The Bog Bank (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Led early, tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Trishuli River (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Love Mocha 15-8fav (9-9) Led early, joined after 2f, led from halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 10l behind Bedelia (9-3) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f gd in Jun.
Hezahunk (IRE) 12-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, progress 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 5l behind Notforalongtime (9-7) at Dundalk 7f pol in Dec.
Chica Power (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Prominent, pushed along to lead after 1f, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Notforalongtime (9-7) at Dundalk 7f pol in Dec.
Circles (IRE) 15-2 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and headway to dispute lead 2f out, soon ridden and led, headed early final furlong, no impression on winner and kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Gobi Star (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Golden Warrior (IRE) 33-1 (9-9) In touch, under pressure 3f out, lost place and ridden 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, last of 18, 19 1/4l behind Zephron (9-9) at Cork 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
River Derwent 10-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway under 2f out, 4th towards far side over 1f out, ridden and led 150 yards, kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov beating James Henry (9-10) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Bride Tree 40-1 (8-7) Mid-division on inner, ridden 3f out, weakened, eased final furlong, 18th of 19, dist behind Indigo Five (8-10) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Gidwa (IRE) 100-1 (9-2) Always behind, never a factor, 23rd of 24, 13 1/4l behind Distillate (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Man Is King (IRE) 125-1 (8-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, 10th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Mullacash Buzz (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Markievicz (IRE) 22-1 (8-13) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, kept on one pace between horses inside final furlong, never a factor, 9th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Gobi Star (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Suityourselfboss (IRE) 50-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ran freely, 10th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, last of 14, 12 1/4l behind No Speed Limit (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Sunset Nova (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Comfort Line (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Try Hard 18-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Gobi Star (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Nearly A Gonna 100-1 (9-2) Rear, ridden halfway, weakened over 2f out, last of 19, dist behind Greek Flower (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Run The Jewels (IRE) 4-1fav (10-0) Rear of mid-division, took keen hold, pushed along in 10th 2f out, soon ridden, closer in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 12th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Fleetfootsoldier (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
