chased leaders, moderate 3rd for much, no impression and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
soon well off the pace in mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
chased leader, moderate 3rd 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from 1f out
soon led and nicely clear halfway, reduced lead final furlong and caught near line
waited with well off the pace towards rear, good run down the inner to chase 1st 2 from 1f out, kept on without ever looking likely to get there
waited with well off the pace towards rear, wide and effort straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
towards rear, well off the pace and under pressure halfway, no impression and kept on straight
soon well off the pace in mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
chased leaders, went in pursuit of winner from 2f out, closed final furlong and got up near line
Ted Walsh is attempting to strike while the iron is hot with Toberton, who landed a poor claimer a week ago. Luke Dempsey shone on him that night and again takes the ride with his 7lb claim a big help. HAVE A NICE DAY was making his handicap debut when gaining an impressive success a fortnight ago. He's been raised 7lb which seems fair enough and Gary Halpin's claim ensures he remains well enough handicapped to complete the double. Johnny Murtagh returns to the fold specifically to ride Dansili Dual, a winner at Windsor for Richard Hannon last June. His mount doesn't look badly treated despite a big weight and expect a bold show. Desiderata was behind the selection last time and though better off at the weights isn't as progressive while Relay, who also ran in that race, couldn't find the necessary pace after leading for most of the way.
Dansili Dual (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, weakened over 1f out, 6th of 8, 12l behind Dutch Masterpiece (9-2) at Windsor 5f 2yo hcp 0-85 (4) sft in Oct.
Cappadocia (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Have A Nice Day (8-1) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp pol.
Have A Nice Day 14-1 (8-1) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp pol beating Boughtforasong (8-1) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Aminah 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 9l behind Sacred Dragon (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol.
Toberton (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Slowly away, soon good headway on outer to lead after 1f, kept on well from over 1f out, reduced advantage closing stages but held on well, won at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn clm stks pol beating Sylvan Mist (8-8) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sharjah (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, last of 9, 5l behind Have A Nice Day (8-1) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp pol.
Desiderata (IRE) 5-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 4 1/2l behind Have A Nice Day (8-1) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp pol.
Todd 33-1 (8-11) Slowly away and in rear, never a factor, ridden entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 9l behind Toberton (8-6) at Dundalk 7f 3yo mdn clm stks pol.
Daft Dave (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 14l behind Sacred Dragon (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol.
Relay 8-1 (8-4) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Have A Nice Day (8-1) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp pol.
