led, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, 8th 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2f out
mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
rear of mid-division on outer, no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along 3f out, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in close 3rd 2f out, improved to lead 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
in rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
towards rear, progress entering straight, ridden in 7th 2f out, short of room briefly and switched right over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride and held up in rear, short of room in 11th and switched right under 2f out, soon ridden, went 7th 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, went 2nd close home, never nearer
ROTER BARON gained the first victory of his career when defying a moderate draw last week. He's up 5lb but hasn't had much racing and can defy the extra. Merry Mast wasn't far behind but has only won once in 27 starts. Coach Bombay, who can usually be found over longer trips, dropped to this distance last time and produced a cracking effort behind Beat The Ballot with Doonard Prince, who was having just his second run over the trip, close behind. County Wexford had only showed a modicum of ability before beating Reckless Lad over the course and distance last week. He's been raised 6lb and faces a stiff task at the weights though his young rider's claim should aid his cause. Six Silver Lane was in fine form at this time a year ago and has been gradually dropping to a mark he looks capable of winning from so he's definitely on the shortlist.
County Wexford (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Made most, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, rallied to regain lead close home, all out, won at Dundalk 1m app hcp pol beating Reckless Lad (10-0) by nk, 12 ran.
Doonard Prince (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Prominent and tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Beat The Ballot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Six Silver Lane 12-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, progress straight and 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Share A Secret (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
My Manekineko 10-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, disputed lead and ridden 2f out, soon headed, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 12, 6l behind Cristy's Call (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Feb.
Badger Daly (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, challenged 1f out and soon headed, no extra, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Noverre Princess (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Forbidden City (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Fly leapt stalls, soon mid-division, ran freely, 7th halfway, ridden 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Beat The Ballot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Victor's Beach (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Beat The Ballot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Merry Mast (USA) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Roter Baron (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Towards rear, 11th halfway, switched right and 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 5l behind Roter Baron (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Roter Baron (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, progress straight and ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol beating Hilary (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 12 ran.
Coach Bombay (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong to go 2nd on line, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Beat The Ballot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
The Butche's Filly (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 11th of 13, 9l behind The Dancing Lord (9-10) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Chatterton (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Beat The Ballot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Phils Wish (IRE) 9-2fav (8-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 4l behind Sister Slew (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Funny How (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Led, ridden 3f out, headed over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 18, 12l behind Tango Time (9-0) at Cork 1m mdn stks in May.
Instruct (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, 4th 2f out, no extra no impression 4th final furlong, 4th of 6, 6l behind Undecided (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol in Feb '14.
