led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
dwelt and towards rear, progress on outer 1 1/2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, close up and every chance inside final furlong, 2nd close home
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out
held up in rear, ridden 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, some late headway final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on final furlong
chased leader, 2nd halfway, drifted right entering straight, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on one pace
mid-division, squeezed up after 1f, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, disputed 1f out, kept on final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, eased inside final furlong
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into close 5th 2f out, led and disputed 1 1/2f out, narrowly headed final 200 yards, no extra closing stages
held up towards rear, progress under 2f out, ridden to dispute 1f out, narrow lead inside final 200 yards and kept on well under pressure close home
Share A Secret gained a surprise victory here a week ago though she'd hinted at improvement on her previous start. She's been raised 8lb but Gary Phillips' claim will aid her cause. Captains Dilemma, who won this last year, couldn't quite hold the late burst of Elusive In Paris a fortnight ago but can race from the same mark and looks certain to get involved again, a remark that also applies to Fairy Foxglove who dead-heated for second with Tracey Collins' charge in that latter race and will surely be losing her maiden tag soon. Forbidden City gained his only course victory back in 2009 but was sent to Wolverhampton to double his winning tally last week, though this is tougher. Tsar Paul has been given a break since his good form in December but he was behind SHABRA EMPEROR on his latest start and though the latter wasn't at his best last month his overall form gives him a fair chance in a very competitive handicap.
Captains Dilemma (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, joined for 2nd on line, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Elusive In Paris (9-7) at Dundalk 7f app hcp pol.
Shabra Emperor (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden on outer straight and 9th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 6l behind Nini Ok (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Calling You (IRE) 5-2fav (9-5) In touch, took keen hold, driven over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, ran on, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Logans Lad (9-7) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) in Aug.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 3-1fav (9-3) Held up in rear, ridden and some progress in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 8l behind Shabra Emperor (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-70 pol in Dec.
Share A Secret 20-1 (8-5) Towards rear, 13th halfway, progress straight and led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol beating Gold Tantrum (8-5) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Stoichkhov (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed briefly 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Share A Secret (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Chatterton (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 12th of 18, 17l behind Happy Anniversary (9-1) at Navan 1m sft in Oct.
Fairy Foxglove (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong, disputed 2nd on line, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Elusive In Paris (9-7) at Dundalk 7f app hcp pol.
Danequest (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division on outer, 7th halfway, no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 6l behind Pepparpot (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Killary Harbour 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, 16l behind War Room (8-12) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
War Room (IRE) 8-1 (8-4) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 6l behind Share A Secret (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Inishmacateer (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no impression under 2f out, switched right and 10th 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 12, 12l behind Bishan Bedi (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
Moss Nation 8-1 (8-5) Hung left early and soon rear of mid-division, effort when checked under 2f out, soon ridden, short of room briefly 1f out, no impression, 8th of 12, 4l behind Elusive In Paris (9-7) at Dundalk 7f app hcp pol.
Tom Dooley (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Prominent and led after 1f, ridden and strongly pressed early straight, headed under 2f out, dropped to 8th 1f out, no extra, 9th of 14, 8l behind Share A Secret (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.
Forbidden City (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Made all, ridden over 1f out, edged left and ran on inside final furlong, won at Wolverhampton 7f hcp 0-60 (6) beating Bond's Gift (9-4) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Mistress Marinrio (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Very slowly away and soon trailing, ridden in moderate last 2f out, no impression, never a factor, 8th of 12, 11l behind Singapore Secret (8-11) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol.
Clear Focus (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 5l behind Boughtforasong (9-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
