chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, not reach winner
rear of mid-division, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
towards rear, no threat in straight
led racing keenly, headed early straight, soon ridden and kept on under pressure, no extra and dropped to 4th inside final furlong
settled in mid-division, not clear run from 2f out, 7th and switched right 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, no threat from 2f out
prominent early, tracked leaders in 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
always prominent, 2nd halfway, led early straight, ridden and kept on final furlong
towards rear and took keen hold, no threat from 2f out
always towards rear, never a factor
held up towards rear on inner, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
Several of these could do with another furlong but not GREY DANUBE, who scored over the C&D last month. That was his first start in a handicap and he attracted some support so a 5lb rise doesn't look excessive and he's taken to complete the double. Harry Trotter deserved his victory over Atticus Finch in January and the runner-up has won subsequently but the handicapper has taken no chances with him and he was behind Slim Chance when the latter made a winning debut at Down Royal last July. Choral Society has never run over a trip this short but Khaos made a winning debut over the C&D in September and competed at a much higher level later. He's definitely one to watch with his rider's claim a bonus.
Khaos (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 13, 10l behind Nocturnal Affair (9-11) at Dundalk 5f lst stks 2yo (1) pol in Oct.
Harry Trotter (IRE) 4-9fav (9-5) Soon led and disputed, led over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, asserted over 1f out, kept on final furlong, reduced advantage and pressed close home, won at Dundalk 6f mdn stks pol in Jan beating Atticus Finch (9-5) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Mount Meru 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 13th of 14, 9l behind Banner Road (8-8) at Dundalk 7f 2yo hcp pol in Dec.
Slim Chance (IRE) 12-1 (8-4) Waited with in rear, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from under 2f out, 5th of 7, 9l behind Coolnagree (8-7) at Curragh 7f 3yo ext hcp in Mar.
Felina (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Pencil Hill (8-12) at Dundalk 5f Apprentice Handicap (50-85) (3yo+) pol.
Pierre D'or (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, 6th on outer 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 13, 7l behind Hestian (9-3) at Dundalk 5f 2yo hcp pol in Sep.
Feathers and Bows (USA) 11-2 (8-4) Keen early and settled back in mid-division, 5th 2f out, pushed along in 7th 1f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 8, 4l behind Slade Power (9-7) at Cork 6f 3yo hcp gf.
Choral Society (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway under 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Patrimonium (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp pol in Feb.
Perfect Godess (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out, last of 9, 10l behind Mount Meru (9-6) at Down Royal 7f 2yo hcp 50-75 gd in Sep.
Battleroftheboyne (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Led, headed after 2f out, regained lead halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on from over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Footprint (9-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp 50-75 pol.
Grey Danube (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Keen hold to chased leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Dundalk 6f 3yo hcp 47-70 pol in Mar beating Ferryview Place (9-12) by 1l, 9 ran.
Fibril (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, never a factor, kept on in straight without threatening, 8th of 14, 8l behind Coolnagree (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo hcp 50-80 in Oct.
Jkt Prince (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Dwelt, soon chasing leaders, hung left over 1f out, soon 2nd, no chance with winner when weakened and lost 2 places closing stages, 4th of 8, 3l behind Forest Edge (8-10) at Wolverhampton 6f 2yo mdn auc stks (6) pol in Oct.
Further Proof 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 17th of 18, 33l behind Takar (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn sft in Nov.
Sunrise Song (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on into 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 10l behind Nero Emperor (9-5) at Dundalk 5f 2yo mdn stks pol in Nov.
