prominent and disputed lead early, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to dispute again 2f out, headed over 1f out and soon no impression in 3rd, no extra and dropped to 4th on line
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, switched right just over 1f out to challenge, kept on under pressure to lead final 100 yards
disputed early and led after 2f, strongly pressed early straight and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
settled in rear, 7th entering straight, ridden in 6th over 1f out and kept on same pace without troubling leaders
towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along on outer early straight and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear, 8th halfway, driven along under 2f out and no threat final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to challenge early straight and ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed and not match winner final 100 yards
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight and soon no extra, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden along in 5th entering straight, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong to go 3rd on line
Long Journey Home has never raced over a trip this short but led into the straight when just touched off over 1m3f here last month. He's Got Rhythm scored over the course and distance a month ago then didn't get a clear run when back over 7f next time. Fairylike dropped from 2m to tonight's trip when scoring last month but then ran moderately over 1m3f. CONFIDENT CUB is still a maiden after 11 starts but has gone close on several occasions and looks well enough treated to finally get off the mark.
Long Journey Home (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 2nd 3f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon led, strongly pressed final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 10, nk behind Wrekin Rock (8-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcap pol in Mar.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, lost place over 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, 7th of 8, 6l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-5) at Dundalk 7f Stakes (0-75) (4yo+) pol in Mar.
Xsquared (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 6th behind horses 2f out, ridden to challenge in 2nd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Creek Falcon (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-75 pol in Sep.
Dimitar (USA) 16-1 (9-0) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 1 3/4l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-5) at Dundalk 7f Stakes (0-75) (4yo+) pol in Mar.
Fairylike (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, ridden in 7th 1 1/2f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 8l behind Mona Brown (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f stks 0-70 pol in Mar.
Slim Chance (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, keen hold early, no impression from over 1f out, 9th of 13, 9l behind Paene Magnus (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol in Nov.
Eastern Rules (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Mid-division best, no impression under pressure from 2f out, 12th of 14, 10l behind Silverlord (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol in Nov.
Paddy Stanley (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind La Belle Maison (9-2) at Dundalk 1m Apprentice Maiden Stakes (4yo+) pol in Feb.
Confident Cub (IRE) 3-1fav (9-6) Mid-division on inner, switched right and 9th early straight, 7th 1f out and kept on inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Atlas Peak (8-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Jan.
