mid-division, ridden over 3f out, soon every chance, led over 1f out, driven out
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon led, headed over 2f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, keen early, ridden over 5f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, ridden and led over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on well from over 1f out nearest finish
led until ridden and headed 3f out, gradually weakened
prominent until ran wide on home bend after 5f, ridden halfway, soon beaten
mid-division, ridden over 3f out, weakened over 1f out
There was lots of confidence behind RUSHWEE on debut if the market is any guide and supporters can recoup their losses although the likelihood is that they will have to get involved at skinny prices. The half-brother to Kahuna got tapped for toe on debut and connections will presumably be keen to make more use of him here. Saveiro and Hillview Boy could emerge as the biggest dangers to Rushwee. Saveiro lost his rider in the very early stages on debut, where as a result of going a pedestrian early pace, Saveiro was anxious to get on with things and decanted his rider after pulling hard. Hillview Boy indicated some ability on debut while Vincent Pipe was the subject of very strong support on debut but looked to do far too much in the early stages. Rushwee is nominated to send punters home happy.
Firelast (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Raced keenly, prominent, lost place halfway, soon behind, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Solway Sam (10-11) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Golden Globe (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Held up, headway over 9f out, weakened 6f out, 12th of 16, well behind Cross Kennon (11-2) at Ludlow 2m mdn nhf (4) gs in Nov.
Hillview Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden over 3f out, kept on same pace final 2f, never near leaders, 5th of 14, 12l behind Solway Sam (10-11) at Ayr 2m nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Lunar Storm (IRE) Machiavellian colt, half-brother to 1m6f winner Alunissage and 1m2f winner Moonsprite.
New Shuil (IRE) (11-7) 4th of 5, 27l behind Out Now (11-7) at Rathcannon 3m ire ptp gs in Feb.
Rushwee (IRE) 6-4fav (11-2) Held up mid-division, headway 5f out, ridden to chase winner over 2f out, kept on same pace, no impression final furlong, 2nd of 11, 6l behind Triggerman (11-2) at Sedgefield 2m 1f nhf (6) gs in Nov.
Saveiro (FR) 8-1 (11-8) Jinked right soon after start and unseated rider in race won by Dare Me (11-8) at Haydock 2m nhf (3) gs in Nov, 11 ran.
Vincent Pipe (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Mid-division, effort and lost place over 6f out, ridden over 3f out, kept on again over 1f out, 5th of 13, 19l behind Meridian City (11-2) at Musselburgh 2m mdn nhf (5) gf in Nov.
Benny The Jinnett (IRE) Golden Tornado filly out of Lisdrum Lass.
Bromley Bay Karinga Bay mare out of Little Bromley.
Seattle Susie 250-1 (10-12) Always behind, tailed off from over 4f out, 14th of 15, well behind Diklers Oscar (11-0) at Wetherby 2m mrs nhf (5) gd in Nov.
Tina Rossini (IRE) Rossini filly out of Clover Tina.