mid-division, pushed along in closer 5th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
very slowly away, always behind, never a factor
slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along before halfway, never a factor
chased leaders in 3rd on inner, took keen hold, improved to dispute lead and pushed along 1 1/2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 10th 3f out, ridden on outer 2f out, went 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
dwelt, rear of mid-division, closer in 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, 9th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division on outer, 8th 3f out, soon pushed along, ridden in 8th 1f out, stayed on well, 3rd close home, never nearer
chased leaders, 6th 3f out, soon ridden, 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on well close home, not reach leaders
slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along in moderate 10th 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong, never nearer
chased leader in close 2nd, improved to lead 2f out, soon ridden, joined 1 1/2f out, regained lead 1f out, stayed on well
chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, weakened
Tonkinese has race conditions in his favour and his young rider's claim is also a bonus but he's 0-16 around here and has been racing over much further. RAPHAEL had Point Reyes and Comin' Through in the places with Mutadaawel well beaten three weeks ago. That was over a mile and the placed horses were both finishing but the winner was eased down and can confirm the form. Official ratings suggest it will be difficult for anything else to get involved.
How You Keeping (IRE) 150-1 (9-12) Dwelt, soon settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th on inner 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Illusory (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Jan.
Fortmill Lily (IRE) 200-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along before straight where raced towards outer, soon no impression, 12th of 13, 27 1/4l behind Roca Roma (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll Yielding in Jun.
Unforgetable Colt 50-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, pushed along and no impression 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Tower Of Pisa (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Dec.
Raphael (GER) 5-4fav (10-1) A little keen, prominent, 4th approaching straight, on terms over 2f out, soon led and went on, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan beating Point Reyes (10-2) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Comin' Through (AUS) 7-4 (10-2) Dwelt and pushed along, soon mid-division, 9th approaching straight where raced towards outer, ran on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Raphael (10-1) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Point Reyes (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, switched left 2f out, kept on without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Raphael (10-1) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jan.
Mutadaawel (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out, no impression when short of room and lost place over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Bobby K (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Sanctuary Place (IRE) 150-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 12th of 14, 15 3/4l behind Mosala (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jan.
Majestic Jewel 40-1 (9-2) Broke well, tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression when slightly hampered under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 10th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Glorious Zoff (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Jan.
Ampeson 12-1 (9-11) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden towards outer and edged right over 2f out, soon no impression, slight bump 1 1/2f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Dark Magic (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Muraahin 9-1 (9-9) Dwelt, mid-division, pushed along 2f out and 7th on inner over 1f out, not clear run and switched right 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Flylikeaneagle (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Tonkinese 12-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, soon 5th, headway and effort straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 2 1/4l behind Scholastic (8-6) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Waterville Lady (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression on outer over 2f out, 11th of 14, 13l behind Never Mistabeat (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Pachmena (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Waited with towards rear, slightly impeded and switched left under 2f out, soon one pace, 13th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Juyush (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Ballybaun Star (IRE) 150-1 (9-9) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress on outer 2f out, under pressure in 7th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Illusory (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Jan.
Alhajjaj 11-1 (9-6) Disputed, led after 1f, ridden and pressed over 2f out, joined 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Storm Elza (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Alwisaam (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Towards rear, ridden and no impression on outer over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Storm Elza (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
