mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, no impression
chased leaders in 5th, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression
rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
chased leaders, ridden and closer in 2nd under 2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd close home
made all, ridden under 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, disputing 2nd under 1f out when short of room briefly and switched right, stayed on well in 2nd close home, just failed
held up in rear, progress and pushed along from 1 1/2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening, never nearer
held up in rear, ridden on outer entering straight, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division and took keen hold, ridden and no impression straight
Every one of the 10 entries have won on the track, six of them also over the distance. Have A Nice Day won this a year ago and Reckless Lad the previous year and the former is gradually dropping back to a winnable mark. Northern Surprise and Hat Alnasar fought out a finish here in November with the former coming out on top. Both are in superb form but the revised weights suggest the Timothy Doyle’s Charge can confirm the form. Split The Atom is another in top shape at present and though beaten on his hat-trick bid behind Russian Soul last week it was a fine run. DARK ALLIANCE was just behind in that latter event after failing to get the run of the race and though narrowly beaten by Split The Atom earlier was staying on so strongly over that 6f that he would have won in another stride - he gets the nod. Last month's maiden winner Maronella is very much on the upgrade, though this is a much more difficult task.
Captain Cullen (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 8th on inner halfway, pushed along in 6th 1f out and soon not clear run, kept on, 7th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Russian Soul (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Have A Nice Day 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, short of room and switched right in 3rd 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 11, 3/4l behind Russian Soul (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Reckless Lad (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Towards rear, 8th halfway, some progress in 6th 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Bishan Bedi (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra in 9th 1f out, weakened, 10th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Russian Soul (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Northern Surprise (IRE) 11-8fav (9-6) Held up in 5th, ridden in closer 4th on outer 2f out, 2nd 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan beating Poetic Choice (8-11) by nk, 7 ran.
Hat Alnasar (IRE) 2-1fav (9-8) Prominent, pushed along to dispute lead under 2f out, led and ridden 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb beating Mcguigan (8-10) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Split The Atom (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Pushed along early to track leader, 2nd halfway, rider dropped reins briefly under 2f out, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 3/4l behind Russian Soul (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Dark Alliance (IRE) 7-2fav (8-4) Dwelt, towards rear, 11th halfway, progress on inner under 2f out, 4th 1f out, soon ridden and not clear run final 100 yards, 6th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Russian Soul (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Maronella (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, progress under 2f out, switched left and 2nd on inner 1f out, led 100 yards out and kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jan beating Wheels Of Fortune (9-7) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Your Pal Tal 20-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, never a factor, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Split The Atom (9-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Feb.
