chased leaders on inner, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, led 1f out, edged left under pressure inside final furlong, joined close home, just prevailed
led, strongly pressed from early straight, headed under pressure 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway early straight, progress between horses into 2nd 1f out, soon ridden, disputed lead and slightly bumped well inside final furlong, just failed
chased leaders, 8th halfway, no extra from 2f out
rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace on outer in straight
always towards rear
tracked leaders in 5th, travelling well approaching straight, ridden over 2f out, soon no extra
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, 2nd approaching straight, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, 4th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, weakened
never a factor
towards rear, headway on outer from early straight to go 4th under 2f out, no impression on leaders from 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, some headway under pressure to go moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, 2nd halfway, driven along in 3rd approaching straight, soon no extra and weakened
A poor contest in which IONISPHERE may be good enough despite a disappointing run when favourite here last time. An earlier close second behind Chaparro over the C&D points to his chances of making all under the talented Ben Curtis. Mr Pianist has a chance on his second to Fisher Bridge at Roscommon though he's still a maiden as is Jacks Law, who has to concede weight all round despite being winless in 15 starts. Ice Bound would be a major threat to all if managing to get a run from his first reserve spot but Blaze Trailer is much better known as a chaser these days.
Jacks Law (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Held up towards rear, ridden approaching straight, kept on same pace, 10th of 14, 10l behind Little Bug (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Mr Pianist (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Raced in 2nd, led entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 22, 4l behind Leah Claire (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 55-80 gf in Oct.
Ionisphere 11-4fav (9-3) Led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 7l behind Redera (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Sparring Partner (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Held up, late headway in 11th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 18, 18l behind La Petite Bleue (9-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jun '09.
Bebo Betty (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 10l behind Zorija Rose (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo fll mdn gd in Jun '08.
Amazon Queen (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, headway in 9th 2f out, ridden into 6th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 8l behind Redera (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Annie's Dream (IRE) 9-2fav (9-2) Led, ridden and headed halfway, dropped to 10th and no impression from over 3f out, 8th of 13, 27l behind Molton Rock (8-6) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp sft in Aug '08.
Blaze Trailer (IRE) 7-1 (8-0) in a race won by Redera (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct, 13 ran.
Endless Debate (IRE) 14-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, 6th over 4f out, dropped to 8th under pressure over 3f out, soon no impression, 8th of 9, 14l behind Mianach (9-9) at Wexford 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-75 fm in May.
Golan Star (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 12th of 13, 18l behind Blue Eyed Miss (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Magic Potion (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, some late headway entering straight, moderate 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 12l behind Asiya (9-4) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Midnight Manhattan (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out, 13th of 14, 35l behind Night Glimmer (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Tara Tartan (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) 7th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Connyella (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Valentino Tango (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 7l behind Blue Eyed Miss (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Ice Bound (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th and effort 3f out, no extra straight, 8th of 16, 11l behind Driveheron (9-6) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Wee Sonny (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Led, strongly pressed entering straight, headed 2f out, weakened, 10th of 13, 20l behind Denny Crane (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Oct.
Starspiel (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon rear of mid-division on outer, weakened from halfway, 15th of 16, 22l behind Inishtearaght (9-4) at Wexford 1m hcp gd in May.
