rear of mid-division, weakened straight
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression
rear of mid-division, travelling fine in moderate 9th 3f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no extra
rear of mid-division, no impression straight
dwelt and in rear, no impression straight
always prominent, led 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace from 2f out
mid-division, no impression straight
chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, weakened
Three of these are clear on official ratings. Something Graceful has been well beaten since scoring at Leopardstown in August but Beat The Ballot was caught in the shadows of the post over C&D last month and makes some appeal. However, GOLDEN SHOE was having his first start since September when scoring over track and trip a week ago and looks capable of going in again. Lord Kenmare has a bit to find with the selection on worse terms though he went close again here on Wednesday while Badger Daly could prove best of the rest.
Armab (IRE) 80-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened entering straight, 17th of 18, 32l behind Love Is The Key (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn stks hvy in Sep.
Badger Daly (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Towards rear, some headway entering straight, ridden and kept on without threatening from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Golden Shoe (9-10) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol.
Bualadh Croi (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened, 12th of 21, 16l behind Balmont Mast (9-5) at Navan 5f mdn stks sft in Oct '11.
Cash Or Casualty (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge and on terms 2f out, headed and no extra from 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Curl Cat (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Golden Shoe (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Chased leaders on outer, 7th and ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead near line, won at Dundalk 1m Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol beating If Per Chance (9-3) by nk, 14 ran.
Lord Kenmare (USA) 4-1 (8-3) Waited with 6th of the 7, ridden into 4th over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, not get to winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Rummaging (9-1) at Dundalk 7f app hcp pol.
Maith Galore (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Mid-division, weakened over 4f out, completely tailed off, last of 14, well behind Cul Baire (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn stks gs in Sep.
Meydan Classic (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division best, no extra entering straight, 10th of 13, 16l behind Aragorn Rouge (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn clm pol in Jan.
Nureyev's Boy (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Always behind, ridden and weakened 5f out, last of 15, well behind Glam Gerry (9-7) at Navan 2m mdn stks in Oct.
Beat The Ballot (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Close up and soon led, strongly pressed from over 1f out, attempted to assert inside last, kept on well, headed on line, 2nd of 14, shd behind Maude Adams (9-5) at Dundalk 1m Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol in Nov.
Something Graceful 8-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along from 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, 7th of 10, 10l behind Maude Adams (8-13) at Roscommon 1m 2f fll hcp in Sep.
Dancingwithangels (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Soon chased leaders, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Curl Cat (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Devine Acclaim (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Chois The Idea (9-5) at Down Royal 5f mdn stks gf in Jun.
Grand Heiress 12-1 (9-0) Mid-division, no impression straight, 10th of 14, 7l behind Golden Shoe (9-10) at Dundalk 1m Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol.
Fancy Socks (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Prominent, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no extra, 4th of 14, 6l behind Alghanem (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol.
