chased leaders in 3rd, dropped to 7th over 3f out, kept on same pace straight
tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd from 4f out, ridden straight, stayed on well inside final furlong, just failed
mid-division, 7th halfway, 8th 4f out, soon weakened, eased inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out
tracked leaders in 5th, 4th and ridden before straight, stayed on well inside final furlong, edged left near finish, just failed
never a factor
held up, ridden and no impression from 3f out
held up, 10th halfway, no extra from 4f out
tracked leaders in 6th, pulled up quickly 4f out, injured
mid-division, 8th halfway, progress into 5th before straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out
held up towards rear, kept on same pace from 2f out
settled 2nd, ridden under 4f out, outpaced entering straight, kept on under pressure, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, progress on outer over 3f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, headway on outer 4f out, 6th into straight, no impression from 1 1/2f out
never a factor, behind when eased final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, weakened 4f out, eased straight
made all, edged clear over 3f out, ridden from 2f out, reduced advantage inside final furlong, all out to hold on close home
very slowly away and always behind
Ionisphere scored between the flags at Rathcannon in September and was having only his third start over hurdles when landing a maiden at Fairyhouse in February. ASIYA is only 1lb higher than when landing a handicap over today's trip on soft ground at Sligo in August and is fit from hurdling. Nans Best has shown much improved form over timber during the winter and gets in here off a very lowly mark. He looks a threat as does Binocular, who would have found Cork's 1m1f on the short side when runner-up to Musical Review earlier this month.
Regal Obligation 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, led after halfway, soon clear, well clear from 5f out, ridden final furlong, kept on, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f am hcp 47-65 gd in Aug beating Lough Ferrib (11-5) by 10l, 11 ran.
Binocular 6-1 (9-10) Prominent, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 4th 2f out, stayed on final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Musical Review (9-6) at Cork 1m Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) hvy.
Windy Gap (USA) 12-1 (9-12) Mid-division, closer in 5th entering straight, soon ridden, kept on one paced from 2f out, 6th of 13, 3l behind Musical Review (9-6) at Cork 1m Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) hvy.
Aitchiface (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Mid-division, weakened over 3f out, 16th of 18, well behind Taralga (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd in Jun.
Asiya (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, some headway into moderate 6th early straight, kept on under pressure from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 6l behind Jigalo (9-10) at Dundalk 2m Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) pol in Mar.
Best Pleased (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, some late headway, 8th of 15, 18l behind Galileo's Choice (9-5) at Listowel 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn gd in Sep.
Pebble In A Pool (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division, no extra approaching straight, 11th of 14, 20l behind Galianna (9-8) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp 50-70 gf in Sep.
Ennis Express (FR) 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, keen hold, ridden from 6f out, weakened 4f out, eased from over 1f out, last of 16, well behind Frutti Tutti (9-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Golan Girl (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression straight, 8th of 14, 15l behind Home Secretary (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Via Archimede (USA) 50-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride and always behind, last of 19, 26l behind Blue Dahlia (8-4) at Curragh 6f mdn stks sft in Mar.
Amazon Queen (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Held up in rear, no impression straight, 10th of 14, 7l behind Sally Bawn (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Nans Best (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Mid-division, closer in 5th from halfway, 3rd and kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Appraise (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Finan's Well (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened entering straight, last of 14, 14l behind Forbidden City (9-5) at Dundalk 6f 3yo mdn stks pol in Sep.
Alroy (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Tracked leader, 2nd 4f out, driven along from early straight, no extra in 4th over 1f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 12l behind Jigalo (9-10) at Dundalk 2m Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) pol in Mar.
Anamundi 16-1 (7-13) Led after 1 1/2f, headed approaching halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 13th of 18, 20l behind Kilmannin (8-7) at Curragh 1m Apprentice Handicap (50-80) (3yo+) sft in Oct.
Cloigin Gorm (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Prominent, moderate 3rd approaching straight, no impression in 4th and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 14, 7l behind Happy Moments (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Ionisphere 7-1 (8-5) Mid-division, 7th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Bluebell Rock (8-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-70 pol in Nov.
Nanuka (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Always behind, 12th of 14, 24l behind Jigalo (9-10) at Dundalk 2m Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) pol in Mar.
Multizal 25-1 (8-11) Prominent, lost place and weakened from under 4f out, 13th of 16, 30l behind Frutti Tutti (9-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Ice Bound (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, driven along entering straight, no impression in 5th from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 7l behind Jigalo (9-10) at Dundalk 2m Handicap (47-60) (4yo+) pol in Mar.
Mr Pianist (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 17, 6l behind Rock Critic (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 2f app hcp 47-70 sft in Jul.
