settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out
awkward and dwelt, towards rear, some progess on outer 2f out, ridden in 8th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead narrowly 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, joined under 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden to close 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, disputed under 1f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace
tracked leader, close up halfway, disputed 3f out, led 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra
dwelt, soon settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, challenged under 1f out, led final 100 yards, kept on well under pressure
led, pressed halfway, ridden and joined 3f out, headed 2 1/2f out, soon no extra, weakened 2f out
towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, never a factor
always towards rear, ridden and no extra over 3f out, weakened
tracked leaders briefly, soon held up in mid-division, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
CHATEAU MUSAR is on a long losing run but has won four times around here and bounced back to form when a close third a fortnight ago so can return to winning ways. He finished just behind Early Strike that day but the latter is 0-24 and can't be trusted to repeat that performance. Gamigin won a Sligo claimer in June though has been running poorly over hurdles but Shona Mea was staying on over shorter here last week. Maura's Gift hasn't won yet but has run well in two of her last three including over track and trip last time so could provide the main threat.
The Riastrad (IRE) 150-1 (9-11) Mid-division on inner, took keen hold, ridden in 7th 2f out, weakened, 9th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Express Way (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Nov.
Gamigin (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden 3 out, went 7th and no impression on leaders 2 out, no extra, 7th of 19, 23 3/4l behind Jungle Prose (11-9) at Down Royal 3m hcp sft in Nov.
Early Strike (FR) 8-1 (9-11) Mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, narrowly headed near line, 2nd of 13, hd behind El C Wells (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Mosaaheb 13-2 (10-2) Tracked leaders, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Golden Sandbanks (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Shona Mea (IRE) 17-2 (9-10) Pushed along from stalls, soon settled behind leaders and 4th halfway, ridden from 2f out and went 3rd over 1f out, no impression on principals inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Matilda With Me (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Chateau Musar (IRE) 10-3 (9-9) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along in 9th 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd briefly 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1/2l behind El C Wells (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Steps In The Sand (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Slow into stride and towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Musical Rhapsody (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Maura's Gift (IRE) 11-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and ridden 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Riccardi Medici (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Clarinbridge (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Pretty Smart (9-13) at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Oct.
A Few Bob Short (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, weakened, 11th of 12, 5 1/4l behind Eastern Tornado (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Pulsating (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no threat from 3 out, no extra, 8th of 16, dist behind Still Ciel (10-13) at Thurles 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Rock Ya Boy Ya (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway early straight, ridden under 2f out and 8th over 1f out, 5th inside final 150 yards and kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Riccardi Medici (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
White Strand (IRE) 50-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon ridden and dropped towards rear 1 1/2f out, no extra, 11th of 12, 9 1/4l behind St Cianans Fire (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
