slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along from 5f out, soon no danger, eased over 1f out, tailed off
dwelt, towards rear, 11th over 3f out, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
tracked leaders, disputed 4th over 3f out, challenged from 2f out, soon on terms, led under 1f out, kept on well, headed near finish
dwelt, mid-division, 10th 3f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, on terms over 3f out, pushed along and headed into straight, no extra from over 1f out
chased leaders, 9th 3f out, no extra and one pace from over 1f out
towards rear, 13th over 3f out, no impression 2f out
chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, disputed 4th over 3f out, pushed along again and not much room briefly over 1f out, no extra, one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, 12th over 3f out, no impression 2f out
led, joined over 3f out, led again into straight, pressed from 2f out, soon joined, headed under 1f out, kept on without matching principals
loaded without rider, mid-division, 7th over 3f out, improved to challenge over 1f out, every chance and kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, 6th over 3f out, closed up on inner straight, every chance inside final furlong, kept on without quite matching 1st 2
prominent, pushed along over 3f out in 3rd, lost place and no extra 2f out
dwelt, towards rear, progress over 4f out, pushed along to go 8th 3f out, headway to challenge over 1f out, kept on well to lead near finish
rear of mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, 14th over 3f out, no impression 2f out
The second division of this very moderate handicap can go to RIPPED, who was well supported on his third start for Gavin Cromwell at Navan in September but couldn't quite land the spoils. Northern Sky has been running poorly over hurdles but would have a chance on his victory at Sligo last summer off just 2lb lower. Bomber Jackson was only just beaten in a similar handicap here in October, form that puts him in with a shout, while Rolanna reappeared with a good run at Tipperary, her best for some time. Minot Street, five times a winner on the all-weather, has yet to score in 13 starts on Turf while Give Battle has a lot of weight, though any money for the latter should be noted.
Give Battle (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, improved to dispute before 5th, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, no extra before 2 out, 4th of 16, 33 1/4l behind Monbeg Chit Chat (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Carraigin Aonair (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 11th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Brokopondo (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
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.
Northern Sky (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Held up, 9th after 3rd, still 9th and pushed along after 7th, no extra from before 3 out, 10th of 12, dist behind On The Go Again (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Letter Focus (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Led, joined after 3f and headed 4f out, ridden over 2f out no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra, 9th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Light That (8-7) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Pegi Browne (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Towards rear, no impression over 2f out, 10th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Victorious Secret (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jul.
Minot Street (CAN) 10-1 (9-8) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden in 8th on outer 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Hello Humpfrey (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Rolanna (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, edged left under pressure and no impression in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3 3/4l behind Head Turner (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp sft in Apr.
Bomber Jackson (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, some progress under 2f out and under pressure in 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Free State (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Mistiness (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, never a factor, not fluent 2 out, 21st of 25, dist behind Bleu Berry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Solar Heat (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th 4f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Keukenhof (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Ripped (IRE) 11-4fav (8-11) Pushed along briefly early, tracked leaders, pushed along again 2f out, 4th 1f out, soon one pace, 3rd of 20, 3 3/4l behind Papal Parade (8-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp sft in Sep.
Any Time 6-1 (8-9) Towards rear, ridden and some progress under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 6l behind Locus Standi (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 12-1 (11-8) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression entering straight, 16th of 18, 21 1/2l behind Orchard Road (11-4) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Muck 'N' Brass (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Mid-division, progress entering straight, ridden in 5th 2f out, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed under 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Manorov (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Baby Bellini (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 20, 4l behind Ace Of Diamonds (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp sft in Apr.
Traidisiun (IRE) 18-1 (9-4) Tracked leader in 2nd, reminder in 3rd over 5f out, ridden under 4f out, weakened under 3f out, 11th of 14, 18l behind Repare Mon (9-0) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr.
Sea's Aria (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Held up, headway travelling smoothly from before straight, soon not much room, one pace 1f out, 8th of 14, 6l behind Repare Mon (8-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
