slowly into stride, soon chased leaders in 3rd, moderate 2nd after 4f, ridden in moderate 2nd over 2f out, no impression over 1f out
soon led and made virtually all, clear after 4f, ridden and well clear entering straight, reduced advantage 1f out, kept on final furlong, all out close home
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 3f out, no impression, never a factor
soon chased leader in 2nd, moderate 3rd after 4f, ridden in moderate 4th over 2f out, closer 3rd 1f out, no impression final furlong
soon raced in moderate 5th, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, no impression, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, closer and 4th 1f out, no impression final furlong
soon raced in moderate 6th, ridden in moderate 5th 2f out, improved into moderate 2nd over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, strongly pressed winner to line, just failed
towards rear, moderate 9th halfway, ridden in moderate 6th entering straight, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
in rear and off pace, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, some modest late progress
dwelt, always behind and off pace throughout, no impression from 4f out, eased from 2f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division and off pace throughout, no impression from 4f out, eased 2f out
rear of mid-division and off pace throughout, no impression from 4f out, eased 2f out
Derby-winning jockey Padraig Beggy has struck up a good partnership with Rock On Dandy, who has looked very well handicapped since arriving from the UK. A penalty for last week's victory takes him to a new level though it will be a surprise if he's not thereabouts again. Repare Mon is also penalised for a victory last week though he was behind the former on his previous start. Sharjah is yet another penalised for a surprise victory six days ago and he's always likely to pop up at any time, though consistency isn't his strong point. The latter remark is also true of ALCANDER though he obviously took to the surface when scoring a couple of weeks ago, his first run on the track. He gets the nod as though Commander Won has a good record around here he's 10lb higher than his last winning mark.
Sharjah (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Soon led and went on, reduced lead straight, kept on well final furlong to maintain advantage, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating Tropic Thunder (9-8) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Commander Won (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Soon led, headed under 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Clear Skies (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 40-1 (8-4) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped to rear entering straight, ridden and no impression towards rear 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Elishpour (8-11) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Dec.
Shadagann (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) In rear, ridden 4f out, no impression on leaders 2f out, some headway final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 20, 10 3/4l behind Grand Partner (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Catchy Lass (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Towards rear, checked on bend after 1f, ridden entering straight, no impression, 9th of 14, 15 3/4l behind Abraham (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Rock On Dandy (FR) 9-2 (9-12) Loaded without rider, soon raced in 7th, improved to lead over 5f out, asserted and stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec beating High Kicker (9-5) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Alcander (FR) 6-1 (9-11) Dwelt, raced in 10th early, 9th after halfway, closed straight to lead over 1f out, stayed on well to assert final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec beating Marino Marvel (8-11) by 3l, 14 ran.
Creeping Ivy (IRE) 11-4fav (11-3) Held up, 10th from 3rd, some headway to chase leaders straight, one pace from 2 out, 9th of 15, 19 3/4l behind Russian Roulette (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Free Code (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, soon pushed along and ridden approaching straight, lost place under 2f out, no extra, 9th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Clear Skies (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Rising (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Captain Cullen (10-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Repare Mon (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd early, challenged from over 2f out, soon on terms, led 1f out, pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec beating Pass The Ball (9-11) by 1l, 14 ran.
Takeitfromalady (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, headway when carried right 2f out, soon ridden to chase front pair, kept on same pace inside final furlong, held when rider eased and lost 3rd post, 4th of 11, 3 1/2l behind The New Pharaoh (9-2) at Newbury 1m 4f hcp (5) gs in May.
Flannery (IRE) 50-1 (8-9) Held up in rear, pushed along 4f out, modest headway 3f out, no impression, well beaten final 2f, 7th of 12, 29 1/4l behind Kozier (8-13) at Chepstow 2m hcp (6) gs in Sep.
