chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, stayed on in 2nd 1f out, soon challenged and joined leader briefly inside final furlong, no extra close home
held up towards rear, some late headway in 9th 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out
disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden inside final furlong and joined briefly, prevailed last strides
keen hold and soon led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
dwelt, soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out
Balmont Mast was very unlucky in-running on his final start here in December and is better than his finishing position suggests. Tommy Stack has made his usual flying start to the campaign so Miss Fairbanks must be kept on the right side despite a couple of moderate efforts. Aidan O'Brien is another already on the scoreboard and President Lincoln will attract plenty of support after a couple of decent efforts on the track in the autumn. He looks certain to go well but the form pick is CINAROSA, who is related to a host of winners and caught the eye on both starts in strong company at the Curragh and Leopardstown last June. The likes of Duke Of Rutherford and Gleadhradh are perfectly capable of improving on their debuts and should be noted in the betting.
Balmont Mast (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Held up in 5th, 4th travelling well early straight, close 3rd when not clear run from 1 1/2f out, checked under 1f out, switched left 100 yards from finish, soon no extra, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Last Crusade (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 2yo mdn stks pol in Dec.
Buccaneer Bob (IRE) Big Bad Bob gelding out of Cosmic Speed Queen.
Duke Of Rutherford (USA) 7-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 6l behind Isis Song (8-12) at Fairyhouse 6f 2yo mdn aut gf in Jun.
Gleadhradh (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, ridden and no extra straight, 5th of 11, 15l behind Casamento (9-0) at Tipperary 7f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
President Lincoln (USA) 11-4 (9-3) Close 2nd, led halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, 4th and no extra when eased inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 7l behind Dubawi Star (9-3) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn auc stks pol in Nov.
Sharalam (IRE) Alamshar colt out of Fantastic Anna.
The Resistance (IRE) Encosta De Lago colt out of Cordelia.
Trans City (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Close up, 2nd halfway, ridden and lost place early straight, moderate 5th and no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 11, 14l behind Brittany (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 2yo mdn gf in Jul.
Wings Of Apollo (IRE) Librettist gelding out of Niobe.
Afterglow 20-1 (8-12) Led or disputed lead, headed 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, 9th of 12, 18l behind Emperor Hadrian (9-3) at Navan 6f 2yo mdn gf in Jun.
Cinarosa (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Chased leaders early, mid-division in 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 6l behind Looking Lovely (8-12) at Leopardstown 6f 2yo mdn gf in Jun.
Footcycle (IRE) Footstepsinthesand filly out of Cycle Of Life.
Translator (IRE) Choisir filly out of Trempjane.
Miss Fairbanks 8-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, moderate 8th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 13, 10l behind Defining Year (9-0) at Listowel 7f 2yo mdn aut in Sep.
Noimead Draiochta (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from early straight, eased when beaten inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 16l behind Honey Of A Kitten (9-3) at Cork 1m 2yo mdn aut gd in Aug.
Glendaragh (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 9th approaching straight, no extra from under 2f out, 14th of 22, 23l behind Stand To Attention (8-11) at Fairyhouse 7f 2yo aut sft in Sep.
