chased leaders on outer, went 3rd 2f out, soon ridden in 2nd, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along entering straight, led 2f out, ridden over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
dwelt, always behind, never a factor
chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, kept on under pressure in 3rd final furlong
mid-division, pushed along in moderate 6th 2f out, ridden in moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one paced
slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from halfway, never a factor
dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders on outer, 5th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no impression
Aidan O'Brien will be disappointed that No Biggie, who has been well beaten in two starts here, gets into the race while Birthplace is only first reserve. The latter, a son of Galileo and related to several winners, would be the choice if getting a run as he showed plenty of potential behind stablemate Cook Islands at Navan in October. In his absence this looks between A SHIN IMPALA and Ebadan with the former just edging the vote. Tommy Stack's charge defied a poor draw and obvious inexperience to get close to In Her Stride over 7f here last month and though berthed out wide again so is his main rival. Ebadan has made progress with each start and was headed right on the line by Red Rannagh over the track and trip in November so it will be a surprise if he's not in the picture again. Chewy Round Town had no answer to Roman Impero last week but it was a good run and he should go well again.
A Shin Impala (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, progress into mid-division halfway, pushed along and went 3rd under 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, nk behind In Her Stride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Ebadan (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders in 4th, went 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to strongly pressed winner to line, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Red Rannagh (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Queluz (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Mid-division on outer, 7th halfway, pushed along and 4th approaching straight, no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 14, 13 1/4l behind In Her Stride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) In rear, no impression from 2f out, some modest late progress final furlong, never a factor, 6th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Red Rannagh (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Grey Is The Dawn (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, kept on one paced under hands and heels final furlong, 9th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Love Potion (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Dec.
Jeremy's Delight (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, never a factor, last of 13, dist behind Roman Impero (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Jesse Tree (IRE) Approve filly out of Dane Blue.
Megans Legacy (IRE) 40-1 (8-7) Dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra, 6th of 8, 13 1/4l behind Well Caught (8-7) at Dundalk 5f mdn pol in Aug.
Prove The Point (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along 3f out, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Love Potion (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Dec.
Sister Blandina (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 9 1/2l behind In Her Stride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Tampi 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor, 12th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Alphonsus (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Birthplace (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Edged left out of stalls, prominent early, soon raced in 7th, no impression 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Cook Islands (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gd in Oct.
Chewy Round Town (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression on winner in 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Roman Impero (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
No Biggie (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Chased leaders on inner, 6th halfway, no extra under 2f out, 11th of 14, 16l behind In Her Stride (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Three River (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Roman Impero (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Pemberton Snow (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out, 10th of 13, 21l behind Roman Impero (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Jan.
Mixed Views (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Settled in mid-division, ridden over 2f out and soon weakened, 10th of 12, 19 3/4l behind Only Mine (9-0) at Cork 6f mdn gd in Aug.