dwelt, held up in last, ridden in last 2f out, headway on outer into 4th 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, never nearer
chased leader in 2nd, led entering straight, ridden 2f out, joined 1 1/2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, headed near line
chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd briefly over 1f out, no extra final furlong
led, ridden and headed entering straight, no impression from 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no impression
MAJESTIC TIMELINE almost made all over the course and distance three weeks ago but was caught on the line by the in-form Your Pal Tal. She had Strategic Heights a couple of lengths behind with Summer Isles well beaten and should confirm the form though the former, who won this last year, is starting to look well handicapped. It's two years since Almadaa last won on Polytrack and he's been racing over 6f but is another dropping down the weights who should be taking advantage before long. Bubbly Bellini is better known for his exploits over further but has plenty of pace as he showed when just failing under a big weight at Cork in October. He holds an advantage over Oor Jock, who has never won on an artificial surface. Ability N Delivery is consistent enough but keeps climbing the ratings without winning.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Held up, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 7l behind Grey Danube (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcap pol.
Strategic Heights (IRE) 11-4 (9-8) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 6, 2 3/4l behind Your Pal Tal (9-3) at Dundalk 5f hcap pol.
Oor Jock (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride and rear, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 8l behind Grey Danube (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcap pol.
Almadaa 4-1 (8-11) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Have A Great Day (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcap pol.
Summer Isles 50-1 (9-12) Soon disputed lead, took keen hold early, headed and 2nd approaching straight, soon pushed along, dropped to last 1f out, eased inside final furlong, last of 10, 18l behind Your Pal Tal (9-7) at Dundalk 6f hcap pol in Jan.
Ability N Delivery 3-1fav (9-4) Off the pace in 7th, never on terms, 6th of 9, 4l behind Quality Art (9-0) at Wolverhampton 5f hcp (6).
Majestic Timeline (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Led, ridden under 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 6, hd behind Your Pal Tal (9-3) at Dundalk 5f hcap pol.
