tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and headway under 2f out, switched right over 1f out and progress between horses to lead 150 yards out, kept on well
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out and switched left inside final furlong, kept on into 4th closing stages
very slowly away, always rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra
mid-division, ridden under 2f out and 7th on outer 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
led early, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out and under pressure 1f out, carried slightly right 150 yards out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner close home
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra, kept on one pace
soon led, ridden under 2f out and edged right over 1f out, headed 150 yards out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden early straight and no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no extra under 2f out, drifted right final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ran freely, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression entering straight, switched right inside final furlong, kept on one pace, never a factor
SWEET AFFECTION hasn't been beaten far in two starts over a mile here, staying on well in the latest of them last month. It's a surprise to see her dropping back in trip but she should have enough pace to get off the mark. Captainofthebounty showed promise as a juvenile for Aidan O'Brien but disappointed in just three starts last year. He's been gelded and moved to Joseph so could provide the main threat. Wherewithall showed only moderate form for Ralph Beckett last summer but is a half-brother to a Group 1 winner so should be capable of better.
Beauchamp Bagenal (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Mid-division, no impression from 4f out, weakened, 16th of 17, dist behind Eric Bloodaxe (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Yielding - Soft in Dec.
Captainofthebounty (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and some headway after halfway, ridden over 1f out and went 7th 150 yards out, no impression closing stages, 7th of 18, 7 1/2l behind Sunset Nova (9-5) at Navan 6f mdn gf in Jul.
Charle Brune (FR) 16-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat after 3 out, 13th of 17, 25 1/2l behind Blaze A Trail (10-6) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
Kellmar Hellvelyn gelding out of Sambarina.
Super Schemer (USA) 4-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along halfway, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Royal Highness (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Talk To Jack (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, soon 5th, dropped to rear and pushed along over 5f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Grangeclare Native (11-9) at Punchestown 2m sft in Dec.
Wherewithal 10-1 (9-5) Chased leader, every chance 2f out, soon ridden, lost 2nd 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 8 1/2l behind The Gill Brothers (9-5) at Kempton 1m stks (4) pol in Sep.
Wisaka (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Dwelt, pushed along early towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression entering straight, no extra under 2f out, eased final 100 yards, 12th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Royal Highness (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Amazon Warrior (IRE) Bungle Inthejungle filly out of Culture Queen.
Callmejango (IRE) Requinto filly out of Beautiful Hill.
Dashing Swan (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, no extra under 2f out and in rear 1f out, weakened, last of 13, 23l behind Paris Duvet (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Eye Of The Dragon (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and mid-division 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 11l behind Paris Duvet (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Otilah (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Went right from stalls and slowly into stride, detached in rear, some headway early straight and kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor, 9th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Royal Highness (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Sweet Affection (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear and pushed along early, ridden on outer under 2f out and some headway in mid-division 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Paris Duvet (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Janets Wish (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, towards rear, no extra on inner from over 1f out, 12th of 13, 23 3/4l behind Scream (9-2) at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Oct.
