slowly into stride, towards rear, 11th halfway, pushed along in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
disputed lead, led after 2f, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on one pace
disputed lead, headed after 2f out, pushed along entering straight, under pressure in 2nd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
slowly away, 12th halfway, progress under 2f out and ridden in 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along halfway, no extra 2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out and soon no extra, weakened
mid-division, 7th on inner halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra over 1f out
mid-division, pushed along in 9th halfway, ridden in 7th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, switched right 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
Seamie Heffernan has a good record riding for Denis Hogan and was on board when Tithonus made most over the course and distance a couple of weeks ago. A 5lb rise should prove manageable and he should go close again though runner-up Missile Command is 3lb better off for half-a-length so there's little between them. My Princess Emma, who finished fourth, looks held and the maiden Miss Temple has failed to take advantage of a slip down the weights. TIMES IN ANATEFKA (NAP) was in cracking form at this time last year and has now dropped to a very fair mark. She missed the break over the minimum trip when well supported last week and looks to have a chance of gaining compensation with Gary Halpin's claim a bonus.
Well Done Me (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) In rear, ridden on wide outer 2f out, moderate 10th 1f out, some late progress, 6th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Little Sweetheart (8-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Tithonus (IRE) 7-2fav (9-3) Soon led, pushed along over 2f out, joined inside final furlong, stayed on best close home, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov beating Missile Command (8-12) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Miss Temple (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Prominent, ran freely, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3l behind Captain Midnight (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Shinyhappyjohn 14-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Hatton Cross (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Missile Command (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Held up, 11th approaching halfway, not much room straight, progress and switched left 1 1/2f out, challenged from 1f out, soon every chance and on terms, not match winner and one pace close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Tithonus (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Times In Anatefka (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Very slowly away and in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 11, 3 3/4l behind Little Sweetheart (8-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Ace Of Arts (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Slowly away and always behind, no impression from halfway, never a factor, 12th of 14, 19l behind Hatton Cross (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Fairy Foxglove (IRE) 18-1 (8-4) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, still 2nd but no impression on winner 1f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 11, 2 1/4l behind Little Sweetheart (8-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Katies Joy (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) In rear, soon towards outer, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, 8th of 9, 7l behind Catwilldo (9-0) at Bellewstown 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Madame Nobel (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Soon disputed lead on inner, pushed along and headed from 3f out, soon weakened and no extra from over 1f out, last of 7, 17 3/4l behind Anonymous Lady (9-12) at Navan 6f hcp gf in Jul.
Mclovin Riverdance 25-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Danz Gift (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Stingy Jack (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Danz Gift (9-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Nov.
Tsar Paul (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Towards rear, ran freely, progress on outer approaching straight and 4th 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Settle For Red (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
My Princess Emma (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, soon 6th, progress and pushed along 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Tithonus (9-3) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Boughtforasong (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 11, 4 1/4l behind Little Sweetheart (8-7) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Dec.
Cappadocia (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Soon raced 3rd, dropped to 5th and pushed along 2f out, ridden in 6th approaching straight, kept on one pace over 1f out, 7th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Lake George (9-13) at Sligo 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Mistress Marinrio (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Led, joined over 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 9, 8 1/2l behind Bussa (10-3) at Laytown 7f pol in Sep.
