tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, progress on far side to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well final 100 yards
always towards rear, pushed along in rear 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to challenge over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner final 100 yards
led, pushed along under 2f out and headed 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong
always towards rear, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out and no impression in 7th over 1f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, some progress and ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Togoville hadn't won since 2015 before landing a surprise victory over 6f a fortnight ago but he rarely runs over the minimum these days. Oneoveryou, who finished a close third and didn't get the run of the race in the closing stages, is very closely tied in with Strategic Force, whom she beat a short-head over the track and trip earlier. Danz Gift, a long way behind Oneoveryou in January, bounced back with a narrow victory over Go Kart and Strategic Force and there's very little between that trio. Primo Uono was in excellent form throughout last year ,culminating in a victory at the Curragh in October, though he was beaten by CHICLET here in July and the winner is massively better off at the weights. Regular partner Pat Smullen is back on board and Tracey Collins' charge can reward each-way support in a tight-looking handicap.
Togoville (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Pushed along early and made all, ridden over 1f out, under pressure and edged right inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb beating Shepherd's Purse (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
Primo Uomo (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Soon tracked leaders, 5th in far side group before halfway, challenged from over 1f out, gained narrow lead and stayed on best inside final 100yds, won at Curragh 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct beating Accalia (9-1) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Shore Step (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Hung left almost throughout, led near side group until entering final furlong, hung left and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 1 3/4l behind Spring Fling (9-6) at Haydock 6f hcp (3) gd in Sep.
Go Kart (IRE) 13-2 (10-5) Disputed lead, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Danz Gift (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Oneoveryou (IRE) 7-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and switched left inside final furlong, no impression and kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Togoville (9-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Rapid Applause 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 5 1/2l behind Togoville (9-8) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Strategic Force (IRE) 2-1fav (9-12) Chased leaders, improved to dispute lead under 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed and hung left inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 12, 1/4l behind Danz Gift (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan.
Bluesbreaker (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Soon tracked leader in near side group, pushed along over 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Primo Uomo (9-10) at Curragh 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Danz Gift (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Slowly into stride and held up in rear, headway travelling well 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong and improved to lead near line, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Jan beating Go Kart (10-5) by nk, 12 ran.
Chiclet (IRE) 22-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride, recovered to lead after 1f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened entering final furlong, last of 9, 5 1/2l behind Doc Sportello (9-0) at Newcastle 5f stks (2) pol in Jan.
