chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge in 2nd 1f out, led last 150 yards, strongly pressed, all out close home, just held on
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1f out, pressed leader last 150 yards, just failed
towards rear for most, never a factor
always towards rear
mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 5th and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
led, headed 2f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and challenged 1f out, headed last 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
After scoring over 7f and 6f, West Coast Dream failed to stay a mile on his hat-trick attempt and should be happier at today's trip though he's shot up in the weights and this looks tough. Rahya Cass, who was rated 2lb above Andy Oliver's charge at the Curragh, is now 7lb below so, in today's first-time cheekpieces, is expected to reverse the form. The lightly-raced My Girl Anna made a promising reappearance at Dundalk and is expected to go on from that but Dash Back is better on fast ground or Polytrack and may find this too soft. PENCIL HILL was in good form for most of last season and landed a handicap on ground with some give at the Curragh in August. He ran well on his reappearance at this meeting a year ago and can make a winning return under Pat Shanahan.
Cheviot (USA) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 12th of 14, 14l behind Take Ten (8-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Pencil Hill (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, progress under 2f out, 13th over 1f out, kept on, 10th of 26, 3 1/2l behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.
Miss Eze 20-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 16, 15l behind Blue Dahlia (7-8) at Curragh 6f ext hcp sft in Mar.
West Coast Dream 9-4fav (9-11) Disputed lead, ridden entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 15, 17l behind Maal (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 sft.
The Grey Rebel (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 5l behind Iron Major (8-12) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp 60-95 pol in Oct.
Good To Follow (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Held up, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 13th of 26, 6l behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.
Dash Back (USA) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on well final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec beating Tornadodancer (9-6) by nk, 14 ran.
Bank On Black (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and settled towards rear, kept on from over 1f out without threatening, 10th of 20, 10l behind West Coast Dream (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 sft.
Rahya Cass (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Prominent, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, 5th and no impression from 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 20, 4l behind West Coast Dream (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 sft.
Just For Mary 16-1 (9-12) Settled in rear, never a factor, 15th of 20, 16l behind West Coast Dream (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 sft.
Patrickswell (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Led early, headed after 1f, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 9, 7l behind Lightening Stricks (8-13) at Dundalk 1m hcap pol.
My Girl Anna (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Prominent, close 2nd halfway, ridden to lead well over 1f out, soon strongly pressed and headed inside final furlong, no extra, finished 4th, placed 3rd, 4th of 11, 2 1/2l behind Celerina (9-2) at Dundalk 5f Apprentice Handicap (50-85) (3yo+) pol.
Rowayton 11-4fav (8-10) Dwelt, behind, chased leaders on outside 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 14l behind Northern Bolt (8-13) at Newcastle 5f clm stks (6) sft in Sep.
Majestic Times (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Prominent in centre of course, 3rd halfway, ridden over 1f out, no impression and dropped to 6th inside final furlong, 6th of 20, 6l behind West Coast Dream (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp 55-80 sft.
