made all, clear halfway, ridden 2f out, reduced advantage inside final furlong, kept on close home
rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, closer in 3rd and ridden 2f out, under pressure in 3rd when checked on inner under 1f out, not recover and kept on without threatening
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, no impression on winner 1f out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong
towards rear, 9th 3f out, closer in 5th and pushed along 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, headway and went 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well, not reach winner
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 6th 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden in 9th over 2f out, weakened
always towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression
mid-division on inner, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
Ishebayorgrey has been in excellent form this winter, scoring twice including a convincing victory over Shepherd's Purse last month. He has a 5lb rise to contend with but should again take care of the runner-up. THE MOUSE DOCTOR (NAP) was a length behind him when fourth last month and has a strong pull in the weights. He couldn't quite hold off the in-form Red Avenger over a mile last time but looks ready to win again. Cocoa Beach hasn't had much experience but looked very progressive when beating Split The Atom a fortnight ago and a 4lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run. Dark Alliance has suddenly found his form and the fact that he hasn't won by far in his last two starts means the assessor couldn't be harsh on him. Roachdale House was narrowly beaten by Ishebayorgrey here in November and will be 2lb better off so there shouldn't be much in it again.
Grey Danube (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out and 8th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Geological (8-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Ishebayorgrey (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Rear of mid-division, 9th on inner halfway, progress early straight, ridden over 1f out and led over 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec beating Shepherd's Purse (9-0) by 1l, 12 ran.
Shepherd's Purse 9-2 (9-0) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, under pressure and headed over 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Ishebayorgrey (8-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Captain Cullen (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression towards rear over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Geological (8-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Broke well, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to lead 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and edged left, headed 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, nk behind Red Avenger (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Cocoa Beach (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) In rear, pushed along and headway on outer 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan beating Split The Atom (9-10) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Dark Alliance (IRE) 9-2 (10-3) Held up towards rear, 12th halfway, progress on outer over 1f out, ridden to lead over 100 yards out and edged left, kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct beating Stamp Of Authority (9-2) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Roachdale House (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress to go 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Dance Alone (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Voyageofdiscovery (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division on outer, some progress 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 4l behind Dance Alone (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Anania (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, soon weakened, 9th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Oneoveryou (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Kodiac's Back (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden under 2f out and 7th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 4l behind A Shin Impala (9-5) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Burn The Boats (IRE) 3-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd entering straight, ridden under 2f out and dropped to 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 5l behind Toccata Blue (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
