rear of mid-division, progress into 6th 2f out, soon ridden, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders and ran freely, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no extra in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, pushed along 2 1/2f out, ridden into 7th over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
made all, ridden 1 1/2f out, ran around under pressure, kept on well closing stages of final furlong
soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved into 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden and some progress under 2f out, 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace
Shamad was having his first start here when fourth in a handicap over 1m2f last month and this should prove less demanding. Above Us Only Sky has had plenty of chances but wasn't beaten far in similar events last month while Luna's Luck made a reasonable start and should have some improvement in him. The Phantom Punch takes a huge drop in trip after racing over 1m4f last week where he led into the straight though whether he'll have the pace for this is another matter. MAYSONETTE looks a safer option as she was carrying a big weight when a close third over the trip a fortnight ago and this looks no tougher.
Alfirak (9-2) 5th of 10, 5 1/2l behind A Head Ahead (9-2) at Cagnes-sur-Mer 1m stks gs in Jan.
Althib 40-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression towards rear under 2f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Zaofu (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Five Gems (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Slowly away, always towards rear, never a factor, no impression 2f out, no extra, 12th of 13, 18 1/2l behind Pivotal Connection (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Jimmy Governor (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 10th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Zaofu (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Luna's Luck (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division on inner, headway into 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out no extra final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Smart Stinger (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Nigg Bay (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, headway but no impression when switched right 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 6th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Silk Cravat (9-11) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Shamad (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, headway entering straight, ridden in 4th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Pivotal Connection (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Stormy Air Bated Breath gelding out of Love The Rain.
The Phantom Punch (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Uncle Henry (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Jan.
Above Us Only Sky (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway on inner early straight, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Lady Rosebud (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Dash D'Or (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Smart Stinger (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Hawthorn Echo (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, weakened quickly 6f out, soon behind, last of 13, dist behind Lady Ischia (11-9) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Maysonette (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Mid-division, ridden and closer towards inner under 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, disputed 1f out, soon narrow lead, headed final 100 yards, no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Gunmaker (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Spanish Dawn (IRE) 4-1fav (9-0) Led and disputed, ridden in 2nd 3f out, no extra 2f out, soon weakened, last of 14, 16 1/2l behind Ruby Shoes (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Wicket 40-1 (9-6) Towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, moderate 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 13 1/4l behind Uncle Henry (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Jan.
Hanrai (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ran freely and headway on outer to go 2nd before halfway, disputed briefly approaching straight, lost place under 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Massa Lubrense (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Bobs Bud (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 14, 37 1/4l behind Reckless Lad (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
