towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
disputed, led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
disputed, headed after 2f, ridden to narrow lead 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, joined and disputed inside final furlong, just prevailed close home
mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
towards rear early, mid-division halfway, progress into 5th 2f out, ridden into 2nd over 1f out, disputed inside final furlong, just held close home
prominent on outer early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out
soon towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
disputed early, chased leaders after 1 1/2f, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace
The very versatile SHAKE THE BUCKET (NAP) has won 13 races in a long career, nine of them around here. He may not be finished yet judging by his run behind California Lad last week and can go one better. He holds Nulife on that run while Catchy Lass was dropped into claiming company last time and only just got up. Pillard was showing his first sign of form for a very long time when just touched off by Easy Boy a fortnight ago and there should be very little between the pair again but Temasek Star is better over further.
Catchy Lass (IRE) 9-4fav (8-13) Mid-division, 5th halfway, headway approaching straight, ridden under 2f out and challenged early final furlong, kept on well to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Feb beating Six Silver Lane (9-6) by shd, 8 ran.
Pillard (FR) 16-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress in 3rd 3f out, led over 1f out, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Easy Boy (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Temasek Star (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden and a bit of short of room over 2f out, edged left from over 1f out, stayed on and went 2nd inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Great Return (9-7) at Wolverhampton 2m 1f hcp (6) pol in Feb.
Bobeska (IRE) 66-1 (8-13) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Mandarin Monarch (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Feb.
Pivot Bridge 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, 13th of 14, 18 3/4l behind Commander Won (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Getgo 9-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Easy Boy (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Challow (IRE) 28-1 (9-12) Mid-division, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Pari Passu (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Ineffable (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out, 12th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Nimitz (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Nulife (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division on inner, ridden and some headway early straight, 4th over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 4l behind California Lad (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Easy Boy (IRE) 15-2 (8-11) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, led inside final 150 yards, kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb beating Pillard (9-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Shake The Bucket (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind California Lad (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Erquy (FR) 100-1 (11-0) Slightly slow 1st, soon towards rear, 17th at 3rd, dropped behind and no impression from 6th, soon no extra, 17th of 19, dist behind Mastermind (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hvy in Nov.
Galuminous (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, ridden early straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 6 1/2l behind California Lad (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Carvelas (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, soon no extra, last of 14, 19 1/4l behind Easy Boy (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Phebes Dream (IRE) 11-4jfav (9-1) Held up behind, headway over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on to take 3rd place towards finish, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Sakhalin Star (9-5) at Ffos Las 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jul.
Whatever It Takes (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Prominent and pushed along early, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Carvelas (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Kalann (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Keen close up, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 11th of 13, 22 3/4l behind Imphal (9-7) at Lingfield 2m hcp (5) pol in Oct.
