rear of mid-division, 10th on outer halfway, no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
mid-division, 7th 2f out, ridden and some progress in 5th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace
pushed along early and led after 1f, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out and headed 150 yards out, no impression and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, progress on inner over 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
slowly into stride and in rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, 7th on outer halfway, pushed along and no extra under 2f out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, travelled well and went 2nd 2f out, ridden to challenge and led 150 yards out, kept on well
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place entering straight, soon dropped to rear, weakened
held up towards rear, some progress under 2f out, switched right and ridden in 7th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, eased close home
towards rear, pushed along in 9th under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
Pat Smullen had a couple of rides in Dubai yesterday and returns to continue his fruitful partnership with Hes Our Music, who has won claimers here on his last two starts. With seven course victories to his credit including from higher marks than this, he has to be a threat to all. The Mouse Doctor won here in February and has run well on several subsequent occasions so he's in with a shout after being dropped 4lb from his latest start. Collision Course is obviously well regarded as he's been racing at a higher level. He's yet to win but makes his handicap debut from what could prove to be a lenient mark. Miracle Ninetynine gained his first victory over 7f here last week and the assessor was impressed as he's raised him 11lb. VEIL OF STARS has also taken a big hike in the ratings after her comfortable victory over Shabra Emperor last month but the runner-up has won subsequently and Tony Mullins' progressive filly looks good enough to complete a hat-trick. Split The Atom loves it around here and can never be left out of calculations.
Split The Atom (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, progress under 2f out and 9th 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Sevenleft (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 6-4fav (9-11) Soon led, pushed along to assert straight, reduced lead but kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov beating Toccata Blue (9-9) by 1l, 14 ran.
Reckless Lad (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Held up, pushed along straight and soon headway to chase leaders, in pursuit of winner inside final furlong, one pace in 3rd near finish, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Hes Our Music (9-11) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Stone Mountain (IRE) 18-1 (9-8) Mid-division early, towards rear after 4f, ridden and no impression 3f out, weakened, 10th of 11, 30l behind Chilli Spice (9-9) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Collision Course (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Mid-division, 7th 3f out, switched left over 2f out, ridden in 4th under 2f out, ran on well final furlong, 4th of 13, 3/4l behind Mai O'higgins (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Chestnut Fire (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Miracle Ninetynine (IRE) 5-2jfav (10-0) Rear, 13th 3f out, switched left in 10th under 2f out, good headway to 3rd 1f out, stayed on strongly to lead final 100 yards, kept on best, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov beating Reddot Express (9-11) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
El Tren (IRE) 50-1 (9-11) In rear, pushed along entering straight, moderate 13th 1f out, kept on without threatening, never nearer, 11th of 23, 13l behind Carraigin Aonair (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Fairy Foxglove (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Fastidious 15-8fav (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Dark Alliance (10-3) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Red Avenger (USA) 11-1 (9-1) Half reared start and slowly away, mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Dark Devil (9-2) at Goodwood 1m hcp stks (4) gd in Oct.
Ms Brinkleys (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along to close straight, one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 22, 3 3/4l behind Vastonea (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Veil Of Stars (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Held up towards rear early, took keen hold and headway on outer to lead before halfway, clear 3f out, ridden 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct beating Shabra Emperor (10-0) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Yamato (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-13) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
