broke well, tracked leader and ran freely, led after 1 1/2f, headed approaching straight, lost place on inner 2f out, soon no extra and eased inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, some headway under 2f out and 8th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th and pushed along halfway, dropped towards rear under 2f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to go 2nd 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, not reach winner
held up in rear of mid-division, ran freely, headway in 6th entering straight, ridden on outer in straight and went 3rd over 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along towards rear entering straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd 3f out, ridden early straight and 4th over 1f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
led early, tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, ridden 2f out and no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, headway to lead approaching straight, pushed along 2f out, ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, kept on under pressure, held on
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra
held up in rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway entering straight, ridden under 2f out and moderate 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression entering straight, soon eased, tailed off
mid-division on inner, ridden under 2f out and 5th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
Aroha had 10 races for Brian Meehan and was placed six times, five of them in the runners-up spot. Dedillon has also been second in her last three starts over the track and trip and had Stalingrad and Shore not far behind earlier this month and the latter was only just beaten when stepping up in trip next time. MEISHAR was an 80/1 chance when making a belated debut behind Ballydoyle's Horoscope on testing ground at the Curragh 10 days ago but belied his odds with a cracking effort. The winner is on his way to the 2000 Guineas Trial at Leopardstown so the form looks strong enough for this. Mudawy showed plenty of potential in four starts at the Curragh and was staying on over 7f when last seen in September so has to be respected but St Clerans disappointed in her later starts and makes her debut on the surface.
Caught In The Wild (IRE) 40-1 (9-9) Soon led, pushed along and headed early straight, ridden under 2f out and 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Forbearance (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Feb.
Drish Hero (IRE) 400-1 (9-4) Dwelt slightly, soon slightly detached, closed up on field halfway, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, weakened 1f out, never a factor, 5th of 6, 14l behind Harpocrates (9-4) at Dundalk 1m pol in Mar.
Dustys Highway (IRE) Morpheus gelding out of Skippy The Hippy.
Meishar (ARG) 80-1 (10-7) A little slow into stride, waited with, 15th 3f out, no impression from under 2f out until stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd without threatening winner near finish, 2nd of 20, 1 3/4l behind Horoscope (9-7) at Curragh 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Mudawy (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Broke awkwardly and restrained towards rear, progress to tracked leader travelling well over 2f out, not clear run and switched right over 1f out, ridden and went 3rd 150 yards out, kept on to go 2nd close home, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Fiscal Rules (9-7) at Cork 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Ralph Emerson (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no extra on inner over 1f out, 12th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Forbearance (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Feb.
Shore (USA) 2-1fav (10-2) Waited with, soon towards rear and well off pace, pushed along and took closer order from before straight where raced on outer, challenged and almost on terms final furlong, kept on without quite matching winner close home, 2nd of 13, hd behind Approach The City (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Mar.
Stalingrad 5-2jfav (9-9) Chased leaders, raced keenly, 6th 5f out, headway on outer from halfway, close 3rd 3f out, on terms under 2f out, pushed along and headed over 1f out, no extra and dropped to 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Jungle Cove (9-9) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
Wrist Art (IRE) 150-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, 12th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Orchid Gardens (9-2) at Dundalk 1m pol in Nov.
Dedillon (IRE) 5-2jfav (9-4) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace to go 2nd over 100 yards out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Jungle Cove (9-9) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
Fulbright Scholar (IRE) 250-1 (9-2) Missed break, soon raced in rear of mid-division, progress and ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened under 1f out, 9th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Feminism (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
St Clerans (IRE) 10-3 (9-2) Prominent, soon led, 4 lengths clear 4f out, reduced advantage entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 5th of 14, 11l behind Insinuendo (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Sep.
The Jam Girl (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Held up, dropped towards rear turn for home, soon weakened, last of 7, dist behind Wheres Maud Gone (11-7) at Ayr 2m (3) sft in Mar.
Pale Ale (IRE) 80-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and some headway on inner under 2f out, no extra final 150 yards, 9th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Forbearance (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Feb.
Aroha (IRE) 2-1 (9-0) Quickly away and led on far side, ridden and headed narrowly 2f out, disputed lead entering final furlong, kept on strongly, just denied, 2nd of 10, shd behind Troll Peninsula (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) sft in Oct.
The Aul Dubliner (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, one pace straight, 9th of 14, 18 1/4l behind Irish Admiral (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Aug.
Zach Attack (IRE) 200-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 32 1/2l behind Jungle Cove (9-9) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Mar.
