dwelt, towards rear and took keen hold early, closer in 14th 3f out, progress on outer entering straight, pushed along in 8th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders in 5th, ridden and weakened entering straight
chased leaders in 6th, ridden in 6th over 2f out, soon no extra
dwelt, towards rear, no impression from 3f out, some late progress
soon mid-division on outer, 12th 3f out, progress on outer entering straight, ridden in 9th 2f out, improved into 3rd 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead near line
dwelt, rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along and progress on outer 2f out, 11th 1f out, no extra
mid-division on inner, short of room on inner entering straight, ridden 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
slowly away, always towards rear, no impression straight
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
dwelt always towards rear, no impression straight
mid-division on inner, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, weakened final furlong
always towards rear, no impression straight
led and took keen hold early, headed entering straight, soon ridden and weakened quickly
mid-division, 10th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, 13th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3f out
mid-division on outer, 7th on outer 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway into 2nd 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line
Wille McCreery is striking while the iron is hot and the ground suitable for Elm Grove, who carries a 5lb penalty for her victory at Naas on Sunday despite it being an apprentice race. Nathan Crosse was riding his first winner there and with his 10lb claim to aid his mount's cause again she will make a bold bid to follow up. Johnny Murtagh is off the mark for the season and Chocolat Noir looks on a fair mark for her handicap debut while Ineffable has been going quite well at Dundalk and won at this fixture a year ago. Nonetheless didn't progress as expected after landing a Galway maiden while The Plan Man has been chasing and will probably find this on the short side. UNIVERSAL FOCUS (NAP) would have a cracking chance on his close second to New Direction in a huge field at the Curragh in October. He's surprisingly been left on the same mark and with his young rider claiming 7lb he's taken to return to action with a victory.
Elm Grove (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Towards rear, improved to chase leaders towards outer 2f out, challenged and on terms over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead near finish, won at Cork 1m hcp hvy in Apr beating Nanabad (9-10) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Pushaq (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, never on terms, one pace over 1f out, 6th of 12, 11l behind Fort Bastion (9-8) at Chelmsford City 1m stks (6) pol in Oct.
Nonetheless (IRE) 5-1 (8-5) Upset in stalls, mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression from 2f out, 6th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Tara Dylan (8-10) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp fll Yielding - Soft in Aug.
The Plan Man (IRE) 15-8fav (11-12) Led, joined 4 out, soon headed, led narrowly 3 out, soon ridden, headed before 2 out, no impression on winner from last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 12l behind Ridestan (11-12) at Killarney 2m 1f sft in Aug.
Ace Of Diamonds (IRE) 11-8fav (9-1) Settled 4th, 3rd 4f out, driven 2 1/2f out, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, soon eased, 8th of 9, 12 1/2l behind Vastonea (9-12) at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Jul.
Chocolat Noir (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Led early, tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra in 5th 1f out, weakened, 6th of 16, 10 3/4l behind Vigil (9-13) at Navan 1m 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Remarkable Lady (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) In rear, 7th under 4f out, 8th entering straight, no extra, detached 2f out, weakened, eased final 150 yards, last of 8, 31 1/4l behind Long Island Sound (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f Grp 3 stks pol in Sep.
Kalann (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Udogo (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
King Of Country 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway, no extra and dropped to rear approaching straight, weakened, eased, tailed off, last of 14, dist behind King Christophe (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Erlkonig (GER) 33-1 (8-13) Held up in rear, some progress 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, last of 10, 9 1/4l behind Specific Gravity (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Mar.
Ineffable (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression closing stages, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind King Christophe (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Mar.
Baby Bellini (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Prominent, tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place early straight, no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 19 1/4l behind Locus Standi (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Pillmakers Hill (IRE) 50-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra, last of 14, 13 1/4l behind Dance Alone (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Bien Chase (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Chased leader, 2nd halfway and progress to lead 5f out, ridden 2f out and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Tommy Welsh (10-8) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
Universal Focus (GER) 12-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, badly hampered 2nd, closer after 3rd, 4th halfway, ridden after 4 out, no extra 2 out, soon disputed moderate 3rd, 3rd at line, 3rd of 7, 18 3/4l behind Zig Zag (10-12) at Thurles 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Mallory Heights (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Dwelt, soon mid-division, 18th 3f out, soon ridden, headway 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 27, 2 1/4l behind Mademoiselle Penny (8-8) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Light That (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Slight mistake 1st, tracked leaders, 5th approaching 4th, lost place approaching last, soon no extra, 14th of 20, 13 1/4l behind Ice Cold Soul (10-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp gd in Jan.
Mystery Gal (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 12th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Ligeti (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Breffni (IRE) 18-1 (8-6) Raced 5th, 4th halfway, driven in 5th under 4f out, weakened to mid-division over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 13th of 17, 20 1/4l behind Hint Of Frost (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Reinas Queen (IRE) 66-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along straight, no extra from over 1f out, 13th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Shabra Emperor (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Blue Skimmer (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 25th of 28, dist behind Any Second Now (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
