settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
led, headed after 5f, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong, just held for 3rd
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, some late headway into 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden into 7th on inner 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
chased leader, ran freely to lead after 5f, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra in 3rd closing stages of final furlong, just held 3rd
mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
chased leaders, ran freely early, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, close 3rd 1f out, kept on into 2nd inside final furlong and pressed winner close home
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed close home
Victor's Beach has been placed five times in succession here and remains on a similar mark so should again get into the mix. House Limit has only won once on the all-weather in 19 starts but he's been running well enough to consider. Luimneach Abu appeared to enjoy stepping up to two miles earlier this month where he wasn't far behind Havelock Ellis so reverting to this trip may not be in his favour but Armed Guard, who dead-heated with Well Insured last month, couldn't handle the step up to two miles. Poker Gold has been bought for jumping so this looks a good opportunity for HABESH despite a big weight. He was having his first start for almost a year when a good third in that event won by Havelock Ellis but it's an earlier run behind Bomber Jackson that points to his chances as he was conceding that rival 17lb when three lengths behind and will be getting weight here with his rider's claim taken into account.
Habesh (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th entering straight, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace and 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Havelock Ellis (11-5) at Dundalk 2m amt hcp 47-75 pol.
Bomber Jackson (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out and disputed 150 yards out, kept on under pressure, headed on line, 2nd of 14, shd behind Pepparpot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Blue Ridge Lane (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, closer in moderate 7th before straight, switched left over 2f out, switched left again 1 1/2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, one pace,, 5th of 14, 9l behind Well Insured (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Poker Gold (FR) 16-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 10, well behind Oasis Fantasy (8-12) at Goodwood 1m 4f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gd in Jun.
Armed Guard (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in 11th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 7l behind Havelock Ellis (11-5) at Dundalk 2m amt hcp 47-75 pol.
Victor's Beach (IRE) 5-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, progress into 6th and ridden 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Manorov (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Cristy's Call (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, ridden in 2nd entering straight, soon no impression, 8th of 13, 6l behind Alvar (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
House Limit (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Soon tracked leaders in 6th, moderate 4th and pushed along before straight, switched right over 2f out, still 4th 1f out, soon one pace,, 4th of 14, 4l behind Well Insured (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Luimneach Abu (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, 10th halfway, progress straight and 2nd over 1f out, ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Havelock Ellis (11-5) at Dundalk 2m amt hcp 47-75 pol.
Asian Wing (IRE) 8-1 (8-8) Bit slowly away, raced in rear of mid-division, progress to 3rd halfway, 4th over 3f out, soon ridden, 3rd inside final furlong, no extra and dropped to 5th, 5th of 12, 9l behind Aussie Guest (9-4) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Horsewithnoname (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Dwelt and towards rear, always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 11l behind Alvar (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Excelli (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Pepparpot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Glance Of Doon (IRE) 14-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, 5th before halfway, no impression under pressure 3f out, no extra and eased 2f out, 11th of 15, 47l behind Lilly The Lioness (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Jun.
Mount Flora (IRE) 8-1 (8-10) Towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression 4f out, under pressure in 10th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 13, 8l behind Bomber Jackson (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Too Many Diamonds (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Led, joined 4f out, headed entering straight, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 13, 10l behind Tight Times (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Crecora (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) In rear, never a factor, pushed along straight and 10th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 8l behind Pepparpot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Scarlet Prince 33-1 (10-2) Led or disputed lead, headed 5f out, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened, eased inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 16l behind Havelock Ellis (11-5) at Dundalk 2m amt hcp 47-75 pol.
