mid-division on outer early, progress to track leaders before halfway, ridden in 2nd entering straight, dropped to 5th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, 4th 2f out, soon ridden, went 2nd over 1f out, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
mid-division, 7th 2f out, soon pushed along, kept on under hands and heels final furlong
settled in rear and always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, 6th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden and no impression straight
made all, ridden 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
slowly into stride and rear of mid-division, pushed along on outer 2f out, kept on without threatening on outer final furlong
chased leaders, 5th travelling well entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
POKER GOLD's chance can be given a boost by Cristy's Call in the first division of this. Willie Mullins' charge was having just his second start for the yard when just hanging on over 1m4f last week and though 7lb higher Tom Madden has been booked to negate the extra. Manorov looks a big threat as he was running very well at the turn of the year and was unlucky not to complete a double when failing to obtain a clear run behind Bomber Jackson. Jackie Ellis has yet to win a race but was just in front of another maiden in Trade Marked when they occupied the minor places here in November. Coach Bombay ran a solid race on his comeback from a seven-month absence last month and can make his presence felt but Gold Tantrum has now had 31 career starts without winning.
Poker Gold (FR) 4-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress in 3rd 3f out, travelled well to challenge over 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, all out close home and just held on, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol beating Cristy's Call (9-5) by shd, 14 ran.
Manorov 9-4fav (9-6) Towards rear, moderate 11th 4f out, closer and not clear run 2f out, ridden and switched right in 8th 1f out, kept on to go 5th close home, 5th of 13, 7l behind Bomber Jackson (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Jackie Ellis (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Led early, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Twistsandturns (9-10) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Trade Marked (IRE) 5-2 (9-2) Held up behind leaders and took keen hold, 6th 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, went moderate 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 8, 4 1/2l behind Twistsandturns (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 pol in Nov.
Victor's Beach (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, ridden into 7th on inner 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 4l behind Mount Flora (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Crecora (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden into 6th on inner 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 6l behind Poker Gold (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Settle For Red (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 6l behind Share A Secret (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Hammermann (USA) 14-1 (8-9) Dwelt, soon raced in 7th, 6th and pushed along approaching straight, 4th 1f out, one pace, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Sharjah (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-70 pol in Oct.
Coach Bombay (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Pepparpot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Gold Tantrum (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Rear of mid-division, progress straight and 4th 1f out, ridden and kept on to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Share A Secret (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Flaring Forth (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Rear of mid-division, short of room inner and dropped to rear entering straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 14, 12l behind Share A Secret (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Red Castle (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, soon no impression, 5th of 11, 6l behind Bogardus (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f app hcp 50-75 gf in Sep.
