checked leaving stalls and in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, weakened
led, took keen hold, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, pushed along entering straight, checked 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden to lead briefly 2f out, soon headed, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
trailing in last, no impression from halfway, never a factor
switched right after leaving stalls and soon in rear on inner, pushed along 2f out, headway into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace under hands and heels
rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, closer in 7th 1f out, no extra
Derry Lad showed nothing in maidens but did much better on his handicap debut at Tipperary and came here for a comfortable victory in October. He's 8lb higher and his rider claimed 10lb that day so this is much tougher. LADY LEANORA who won over a mile here in September, also ran at that fixture a month later and was narrowly beaten into third. She looks certain to be thereabouts if ready after a break while the maiden Plunkett has gone well on the track in the past. The Mpex Kid was in poor form last year so it was no surprise to see him go off a 50/1 chance at Dundalk a couple of weeks ago but he held on after taking up the lead a furlong out. He's up 4lb while Dutch Schaefer's two victories in October, including here, came on heavy ground.
Capla Knight (IRE) 10-3fav (10-2) Tracked leaders, pushed along early, ridden entering straight, weakened, 11th of 14, 7 1/2l behind The Mpex Kid (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Dutch Schaefer 28-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride and always towards rear, pushed along early straight and no extra under 2f out, never a factor, 12th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Adapt To Dan (9-6) at Dundalk 1m pol in Feb.
Plunkett 66-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, no impression from 3 out, weakened, 19th of 22, dist behind Grand Jury (12-0) at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Nov.
Derry Lad (IRE) 11-1 (9-8) Towards rear, pushed along at stages, 7th halfway, soon good headway on outer, ridden and on terms 2f out, led and edged right 1 1/2f out, ran around inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp sft in Oct beating While You're Up (10-2) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Lady Leanora (IRE) 13-2 (10-0) Held up towards rear, a little keen, 15th 3f out, ridden over 2f out and soon headway, stayed on under pressure to go 3rd 1f out, no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Sweet November (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Hot Bell 16-1 (9-12) In touch, disputed 2nd 3f out, ridden and dropped to 3rd over 1f out, weakened under 1f out, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Ampeson (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
The Mpex Kid (IRE) 50-1 (10-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and disputed lead 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, all out, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr beating Pride Of Pimlico (9-4) by hd, 14 ran.
Accessory (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Led early, chased clear leader, moderate 3rd halfway, closer and ridden early straight, lost place under 2f out and towards rear 1f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Linus Larrabee (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Nepali (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, weakened under 2f out, never a factor, 17th of 18, 25l behind Karlsberg (9-12) at Cork 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Numidia (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 19, dist behind Vera Verto (11-0) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Angel's Trumpet (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 2f out, 13th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Company Keeping (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Take My Hand (IRE) 11-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, ridden and lost place under 2f out, no extra, last of 12, 6 1/4l behind Coviglia (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
I Doubt That (IRE) 300-1 (11-7) Towards rear, slight mistake 5th, no impression from 3 out, some late progress, 10th of 19, 34 1/4l behind Vera Verto (11-0) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Edge Of My Seat (IRE) 28-1 (8-11) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, 14th of 23, 20 1/2l behind Belgoprince (9-12) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Barnhill Rose 80-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden and dropped to 11th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Macho Time (10-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Drummer 10-1 (9-5) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in close 3rd 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 14, 15 3/4l behind No Show (9-10) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Plugged In (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Towards rear, soon switched right to race on rail, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 1 1/2l behind Fennor Cross (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Colleen's Prince (IRE) 200-1 (9-7) Held up mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Mutasarref (9-7) at Listowel 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Navorrosse (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 14th of 16, 17 1/2l behind Mokhalad (9-5) at Galway 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
