chased leaders, ridden and no extra after 5 out, weakened, behind when pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 9th approaching 5 out, pushed along in 10th entering straight, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, completely tailed off
tracked leaders and 3rd approaching 5 out, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off
tracked leaders and 4th approaching 5 out, ridden in 6th early straight and no impression before last, kept on one pace
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed 4 out and soon led, pressed 2 out, ridden to assert approaching last and kept on under pressure run-in
mid-division, progress approaching straight and went 3rd 2 out, soon ridden and no impression before last, kept on well under pressure run-in
towards rear, some progress approaching straight and 10th 2 out, went 5th before last and kept on run-in
soon led, joined 4 out and soon headed, no extra before next and weakened, tailed off
held up in rear, progress approaching straight and ridden to go 4th after 2 out, no impression under pressure run-in
rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th entering straight and no impression approaching last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no impression in 12th entering straight, no extra
mid-division, progress into 4th when not fluent 4 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, no impression on winner approaching last, kept on under pressure run-in
tracked leaders, 5th approaching 5 out and pushed along in 4th entering straight, no extra after 2 out
prominent early, tracked leaders and 6th approaching 5 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, no extra
mid-division, progress into 3rd approaching straight, not fluent in 4th 2 out, no extra approaching last
DRIVE ON LOCKY has never won a race so connections won't be pleased with an 8lb rise for his latest run but if he repeats his head second to the well handicapped Gallant Oscar at Navan he should have no problems going one better. Moss Street makes his handicap debut after a good run behind Plinth in a Leopardstown maiden while Allez Vic has been running well though whether he'll handle these conditions is another matter. Rightville Boy will love the ground and has to be a threat on his run behind Day Dream Boy at Limerick but Wandering Aengus has had a promising career interrupted by injury and hasn't been seen since May 2012.
Wandering Aengus 12-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, good headway in straight to chase winner, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace around bypassed last, 2nd of 24, 4l behind Beachdale Lad (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gd in May '12.
Ebazan (USA) 12-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed along approaching 2 out, progress in straight to go 8th at last, kept on one pace,, 7th of 13, 10l behind Sea Light (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec.
Deano (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, 10th before 6 out, improved on inner to chase leaders approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, 4th of 16, 24l behind Benrouge (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Call Me Bach (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway into 4th soon after halfway, pushed along and dropped to 6th 2 out, no extra approaching last, 7th of 11, 28l behind Doesheeverstop (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn hdl in Nov.
Once And Always (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching 6 out, soon no impression, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Moonshine Lad (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f 5yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Rightville Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, challenged on outer into straight, gained narrow lead 2 out, soon strongly pressed, stayed on well from last, headed close home,, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Day Dream Boy (11-5) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Dec.
Allez Vic (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden in 6th early straight and no impression last, kept on one pace run-in to go 4th close home,, 4th of 13, 7l behind Sea Light (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in Dec.
Andiamos (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead after 7th, mistake 4 out, headed before 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, soon no extra and weakened, 9th of 11, 45l behind Annie Oakley (10-4) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl.
Ellaway Rose (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, no impression in 6th before 2 out, soon ridden and no extra, 6th of 7, 26l behind Theatre Bird (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hdl G3 (1) sft in Dec.
Moss Street 14-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, 11th early, progress to chase leaders 2 out, no impression and kept on run-in, 3rd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Plinth (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Dec.
Mines River (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 18, 31l behind Another Challenge (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec.
My Kind Of Town (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Mid-division, progress into 6th 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 7th of 17, 15l behind Royal Flight (11-7) at Down Royal 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Dec.
Drive On Locky (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, slight mistake 3 out, not fluent next, ridden to challenge and lead before last where headed, rallied well closing stages, just held, 2nd of 24, hd behind Gallant Oscar (10-10) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
Olor (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, 13th halfway, some progress in 8th after 4 out, pushed along in 5th entering straight and soon no extra, left moderate 5th at last, 5th of 16, 28l behind Bothair Clei (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy.
Lucky Pigeon (IRE) 3-1fav (11-3) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd after 4 out, soon no impression, no extra straight, 7th of 14, 41l behind Katys Girl (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Aug '12.
Maximal Crazy 33-1 (10-9) Soon mid-division, a bit closer in 7th before 3 out, under pressure in moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 20l behind Guitar Pete (10-12) at Listowel 2m 3yo hdl in Sep.
Icy Cool (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened 6 out, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Backinthere (11-11) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Mar, 14 ran.
Comme Je Trouve (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, pulled up before last, in a race won by Day Dream Boy (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Feb, 17 ran.
