chased clear leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, ridden and no extra over 1f out, eased final 100 yards
chased clear leader, 5th 4f out, headway early straight and ridden to lead 1f out, soon edged right and kept on, headed close home
slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, 10th on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
mid-division, headway early straight, ridden and progress in 3rd over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
chased clear leader, 4th 4f out, headway early straight and led briefly under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, 3rd and no impression final 100 yards
soon led and clear after 2f, 6 lengths lead halfway, reduced advantage early straight and headed under 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
mid-division, closer early straight, soon pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, closer early straight and headway between horses 2f out, 4th 1f out and kept on inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, closer early straight, pushed along under 2f out and 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra
prominent early, chased clear leader and 2nd halfway, closer 2f out, soon ridden and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, closer and ridden early straight, mistake over 1f out and kept on one pace inside final furlong
Sheisdiesel has won six times here but looked high enough in the weights a fortnight ago after completing a four-timer in the spring. She was returning from a long break when fifth behind Bold Approach and Sky Seven that night and can get much closer as the winner appeared suited by stepping up to 1m4f. Rips Dream was sent into the lead a furlong out before being run out of it close home over the trip on the same night. He'd won over 1m4f on his previous start and should make a bold bid while Simsir had no problems beating the reliable yardstick Yuften to complete a double in September, though this is tougher. GOLDEN VALOUR has been steadily improving and comfortably saw off Bashful Boy to lose his maiden tag two weeks ago. The runner-up boosted the form when scoring on Wednesday and Richard O'Brien's charge can go in again.
Bold Approach (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Soon prominent, led after 2f, pressed and ridden 2f out, drifted slightly left inside final furlong, kept on well closing stages, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec beating Sky Seven (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
Simsir (IRE) 4-5fav (9-0) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, travelling well behind horses 2f out, switched right and headway to 2nd over 1f out, ridden hands and heels to lead 75 yards out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Sep beating Yuften (9-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
King's Vow (FR) 20-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division, improved on inside over 5f out, ridden and weakened over 3f out, eased when no chance well over 1f out, last of 12, 37 1/2l behind Hamish (9-3) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Charcor (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Bold Approach (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Breaking Story (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in mid-division 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Charcor (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Sky Seven (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, pressed leader 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Bold Approach (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Miss Snossyboots (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Reared from stalls, rear of mid-division on outer, headway into 2nd after 4f and disputed lead halfway, headed entering straight, soon pushed along and lost place under 2f out, no extra, last of 14, 8 1/2l behind Charcor (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Sheisdiesel 9-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 10, 6l behind Bold Approach (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Spruce Meadows (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear, ridden into 7th 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Bold Approach (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Rips Dream (IRE) 7-2fav (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved into narrow lead 2f out, soon ridden and strongly pressed, kept on, headed last 50 yards and no extra, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Art Of America (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Sovereigns Bright (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden to progress on outer 2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Art Of America (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Golden Valour Evensfav (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to challenge 2f out, soon ridden to lead narrowly, kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Dec beating Bashful Boy (9-5) by 2l, 14 ran.
Secret Wizard (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and closer behind leaders 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Art Of America (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
