tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden on inner over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra
tracked leaders, pushed along under 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
held up towards rear, headway between horses in 6th over 1f out, kept on well under hands and heels inside final furlong to lead final 50 yards, comfortably
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no extra over 1f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home
led, ridden over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed closing stages and no impression on winner
mid-division, ridden and lost place early straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and switched right over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 6th close home
Most of these are old friends and Togoville has won nine races around here though is probably better over an extra furlong these days. Geological has won four times here and Rachael Blackmore rides as his regular partner Stephen Mooney is on board stable companion STANHOPE. The latter made a successful start for new connections over the track and trip last month before finding Alfredo Arcano too strong over an extra furlong in a better race a week later. He can return to winning ways though View The Bay is greatly respected after landing a 7f maiden three weeks ago where she was always travelling strongly. Plough Boy wins his share though never from a mark this high but May Remain was only 4l behind when the selection won here when having his first start since transferring from Paul Cole and is expected to get closer.
Geological (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Prominent, tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Alfredo Arcano (9-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Stanhope 15-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2 1/2f out, ridden in close 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 2 1/2l behind Alfredo Arcano (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
Togoville (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, ridden halfway, soon no impression, 8th of 10, 6 1/4l behind Monumental Man (10-4) at Laytown 6f hcp pol in Sep.
Plough Boy (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Soon prominent, not match principals final furlong, no extra closing stages, 14th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Lost Treasure (9-7) at Curragh 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Amanaat (IRE) 13-2 (8-13) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, last of 8, 10 1/4l behind Alfredo Arcano (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Dec.
May Remain 10-1 (9-7) Waited with, headway straight, one pace 1f out, 11th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Stanhope (9-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Ty Rock Brandy (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Prominent, soon 3rd, 4th straight, soon 6th, one pace 1f out, 9th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Stanhope (9-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
View The Bay (IRE) 5-2fav (9-0) Led, headed after 1 1/2f, improved to challenge over 2f out, soon disputed, led over 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, all out close home, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec beating Twenty Minutes (9-5) by nk, 13 ran.
Smart Stinger (USA) 8-1 (8-4) Prominent early, soon chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 4 1/2l behind War Hero (8-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Confident Kid 6-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden and no impression in mid-division over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Danz Gift (9-13) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Ken's Sam's (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Rear, 14th halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, never a factor, 15th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Admirality (10-0) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf in Jul.
