mid-division in touch, driven to chase leaders 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never on terms
chased leaders, lost place 6f out, weakened over 3f out
led narrowly, ridden and headed 3f out, kept on same pace, weakened final furlong
mid-division, chased leaders over 4f out to over 3f out, soon weakened
towards rear of mid-division, pushed along from halfway, never dangerous
mid-division, ridden 3f out, never on terms
in touch on outside, ridden and effort 3f out, chased leading pair over 2f out to over 1f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, led 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, rallied inside final furlong to regain lead final stride
tracked leaders on inside, effort 3f out, ridden 2f out, chased leading pair over 1f out, stayed on under pressure inside final furlong
with leader, lost place 3f out, weakened over 1f out
keen early, in touch on outside, lost place 5f out, soon behind, tailed off
always rear division, no chance when lost action and pulled up 1f out
held up behind, headway 5f out, chased leaders on outside over 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and wandered under pressure over 1f out, kept on until no extra and headed final stride
Anychancedave got off the mark at Ayr last month while Matthew Riley won by 13 lengths on his debut at Sedgefield and still has a bit of scope. Batonnier was third in what looked a decent contest at Newbury in December but failed to follow that up at Fontwell next time and may struggle here under his penalty. Newcomers Nalim and Marjac have pedigrees which suggest they'll win races sooner rather later but this finale can go to SIZING IRELAND. It seems significant that Barry Geraghty stays behind to partner this Dushyantor gelding, who was well backed for a competitive Punchestown bumper last April and is almost certainly capable of improving on his two runs so far.
Batonnier (FR) 15-8fav (11-11) Held up in rear, pushed along on inside 5f out, one pace and no impression final 2f, 5th of 9, 28l behind Beattie Green (10-0) at Fontwell 1m 6f NH flat (6) gs in Jan.
Everkingly 100-1 (11-4) Always in rear, tailed off, last of 16, well behind Cheltenian (11-4) at Kempton 2m mdn NH flat (5) gs.
Handford Henry (IRE) 100-1 (10-12) Held up, always towards rear, 13th of 18, 38l behind Hildisvini (10-12) at Warwick 2m NH flat (6) gs in Jan.
Hang Up My Boots (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Led, headed 5f out, ridden and weakened 3f out, 5th of 10, 42l behind Jakros (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd in Oct.
Hey Nineteen (IRE) Millkom gelding out of Scolboa Victoria.
Nalim (IRE) Milan gelding out of Hati Roy.
Preferred Lies (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Knocktartan.
Sizing Ireland (IRE) 9-2 (10-8) Towards rear early, closer in mid-division halfway, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from early straight, 8th of 20, 17l behind Divine Rhapsody (10-4) at Punchestown 2m nhf gd in Apr.
Anychancedave (IRE) 3-1fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 4f out, led over 1f out, ridden clear inside final furlong, stayed on strongly, won at Ayr 2m cond NH flat (6) gd in Jan beating Inoogoo (11-1) by 9l, 11 ran.
Matthew Riley (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, led over 3f out, clear 2f out, ran on strongly, eased towards finish, won at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Jan beating Edmund (10-7) by 13l, 12 ran.
Azebra Picea mare out of Bonita Joana.
Failed The Test (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Rcd 2nd, ld 4th hdd 4out, left in front 2out, kow when strgly press run-in, won at Ballydarragh 3m ire ptp gd in Nov beating Count Your Change (11-7) by 1l, 10 ran.
Lemon Queen (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Prominent, lost place over 4f out, weakened over 3f out, last of 9, well behind First Rock (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m mdn NH flat (5) gd in Nov.
Marjac (IRE) Alderbrook gelding out of Silver Palm.
Swinging Sultan Sulamani gelding out of Nobratinetta.
Midnight Maisie 50-1 (10-5) Always behind, 11th of 14, 22l behind Keys (11-5) at Lingfield 1m 5f 3yo NH flat (AWT) (5) hvy in Nov.
