rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra
tracked leaders, some headway on outer approaching straight, ridden in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, headway to lead halfway, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out
led, ran freely, headed halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and headway on outer in straight, led over 1f out, stayed on well and drew clear closing stages, comfortably
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression entering straight, moderate 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, soon switched left to inner, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out and ridden in 4th over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along entering straight and some headway on inner under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, eased final furlong
Sir Danilo earned a rating of 80 after a close second to Asking here last March but failed to build on that on a return visit the following month and he hasn't run subsequently. Duke Of Waspington was having his first start in almost a year when a very good fourth over the track and trip last month so he's one to note. Epsom-based Adam West sent Emerald Cross on the long journey to Newcastle where he defied a big SP to finish a neck behind Warm Oasis so he's one to note while Golden Poet has won a bumper, though failed to score in nine starts over hurdles. He's performed well in his two starts here including over a trip too short a fortnight ago when The Phantom Punch, who started favourite on the back of a promising introduction, could only finish fourth. UNCLE HENRY went unfancied on his debut last month but was up with the pace throughout and wasn't far behind two experienced rivals so looks the one to beat.
Baile An Roba (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Towards rear, never a factor, no impression on outer 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 15l behind Zaofu (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Duke Of Waspington (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Kirk's Dancer (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Emerald Cross (IRE) 18-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, went 2nd 2f out, ridden and soon every chance, edged left inside final furlong, not quicken close home, 2nd of 6, nk behind Warm Oasis (9-5) at Newcastle 1m 4f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Golden Poet (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Zaofu (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Alpine Pass 25-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, no impression straight, 10th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Smart Stinger (9-0) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Sir Danilo 7-2 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Harbour Beacon (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Apr.
The Phantom Punch (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along to challenge 2f out, edged right and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 6l behind Zaofu (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Uncle Henry (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Soon raced in 2nd, pushed along approaching straight, soon challenged, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Wooster (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Dec.
Wicket 50-1 (10-0) Dwelt slightly, towards rear for most, ridden 3f out, no impression over 2f out, 10th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Reckless Lad (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Elusive Baroness (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, last of 14, 16 1/2l behind Kirk's Dancer (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
Lady De Vesci (IRE) Approve filly out of La Bandola.
Little Ambitious (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Rear, 14th halfway, trailing and detached 4f out, never a factor, last of 14, dist behind Classic Theatre (11-9) at Tramore 2m Yielding in Apr.
Simtana Star (IRE) 66-1 (10-7) Prominent early, not fluent 1st, soon settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in moderate 5th from 3 out, soon no extra and kept on same pace, 6th of 13, dist behind Lady In Lavender (10-7) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Soqrat 33-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, slightly impeded into straight, soon edged left and no extra and eased, 15th of 17, dist behind Famous Pearl (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Jimmy Governor (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden and edged left over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 10th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Zaofu (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Althib 40-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression towards rear under 2f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Zaofu (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Allora Yeats (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Led, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Kirk's Dancer (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Dec.
