This looks a poor maiden and Althiba has never raced over a trip this short. Nor have Ice Storm or Famous Pearl, though the latter ran over an extended mile last time. All have some sort of chance as has Massa Lubrense as he was having his first start since December when running well for a long way over 7f here last month. THISWAYCADEAUX showed the benefit of his opening run at Gowran with an eye-catching effort at Tipperary and, though that was over further, connections must believe she has the pace for this so she gets the vote. Sally Gap didn't handle Polytrack at Dundalk but holds a few of these on her previous run on this track.
Creggs Lad (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, soon held up, ridden towards rear 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened, 8th of 9, dist behind Dilmun (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jul.
Kendwar (FR) 8-1 (10-1) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Tennesse Waltz (9-5) at Limerick 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Massa Lubrense (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, 8th into straight, soon headway to challenge, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 3 1/2l behind Covetous (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn sft in Sep.
Motahassen (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Raced in 8th early, closed to challenge straight, soon on terms, headed over 1 1/2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 11 3/4l behind Upgraded (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep.
Rocklamation (IRE) Acclamation colt out of Miss Tango Hotel.
Tide Of Time 33-1 (9-5) Slowly away, soon raced towards rear, 7th 2f out, ridden and progress to 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, no threat, 6th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Court Queen (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Soon mid-division, one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 15, 14 1/4l behind Knowing You (9-0) at Roscommon 7f mdn hvy in Aug.
Danville Girl (IRE) 100-1 (9-10) Slowly away, always towards rear, no impression under 2f out, never a factor, 15th of 17, 26 1/4l behind Virtudes (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn gf in May.
Darknessintlight (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) A little keen, tracked leaders, pushed along before straight, soon lost place and no extra, last of 12, 37 1/4l behind Giorni Felice (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn hvy in Aug.
Althiba 7-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 2f out, under pressure 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Intense Stylist (9-5) at Listowel 1m mdn fll hvy in Sep.
Famous Pearl (FR) 6-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 3 1/2l behind Roman Seera (9-3) at Cork 1m mdn sft in Oct.
Ice Storm (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Disputed lead early, tracked leaders, soon 4th, challenged straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Covetous (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn sft in Sep.
Maid In Manhattan (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, never a factor, ridden and kept on one pace from 2f out, 11th of 18, 21 3/4l behind Roman Seera (9-3) at Cork 1m mdn sft in Oct.
Nisior Donn (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and always behind, no impression straight, 14th of 16, 29 1/4l behind Territory (9-5) at Naas 7f mdn Yielding in Sep.
On The Boards (IRE) Zebedee filly out of Annmarie's Magic.
Sally Gap (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, niggled along in 9th halfway, ridden 2f out, switched left 1 1/2f out, no impression, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 12l behind Smugglers Creek (9-4) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Slumming Angel (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Dwelt and towards rear on outer, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Enter The Red (9-1) at Navan 5f hcp sft in Oct.
Thiswaycadeaux (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Rear, 10th halfway, came wide entering straight, ridden and headway to 6th 1f out, kept on well to 4th close home, never nearer, 4th of 12, 5l behind Longing (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Sep.
