prominent early, improved to dispute lead after 2f, headed entering straight, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, went 2nd entering straight, soon ridden, dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led early, headed after 2f, regained lead entering straight, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened
always behind, no impression straight, never a factor
held up in rear, ridden in 9th 2f out, progress into 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division on inner, progress entering straight, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, progress entering straight, switched to outer and went 4th 2f out, soon ridden, headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
dwelt, mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
slowly into stride and reminder early, towards rear, progress into 7th and ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
soon prominent and took keen hold, ran slightly wide early, improved to dispute lead after 2f, headed entering straight, soon ridden and weakened quickly
Tribal Path has been in excellent form all winter and keeps on finding a bit more. However, he's up another 5lb for his victory in a lesser grade last time and faces a much sterner test. PICK YOUR BATTLE, who was conceding him 7lb when beaten just over two lengths last time, is receiving 4lb taking jockey claims into consideration so must have a big chance of reversing the form. Sister Slew, who finished a close third in that latter race, is also better off though she was behind the selection earlier. So Sensible won here in 2014 and had a long absence to overcome before returning in the summer. He ran a cracking race on his return to this track last month and has to be a threat. Shark Island was having his first start since August when showing pace in a maiden over a mile a fortnight ago and should have come on significantly for the run.
Fastidious 12-1 (9-6) Close up and disputed early, chased leader after 2f, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, last of 14, 17 3/4l behind Strait Of Zanzibar (9-4) at Dundalk 7f pol in Sep.
So Sensible (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Chased leaders in 2nd and took keen hold early, ridden in 2nd entering straight, improved to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, led briefly 1f out, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to 4th and no extra, 4th of 10, 2l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-0) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Mo Henry 16-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 8th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Split The Atom (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Jan.
Tribal Path (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Led, joined after 2f, led again approaching straight, ridden under 2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, held on, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan beating Captain Midnight (9-11) by hd, 14 ran.
Pick Your Battle 10-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress in 2nd 2f out and ridden to challenge over 1f out, no impression in 3rd 100 yards out, no extra, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Tribal Path (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Shabra Emperor (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, always towards rear. ridden entering straight, never a factor, 8th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Ishebayorgrey (9-0) at Dundalk 7f pol in Jan.
Shark Island (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Maronella (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Jan.
Pushingmypatience (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, pushed along over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 7th of 8, 22 3/4l behind What Could She Be (9-0) at Southwell 1m mdn stks (5) pol in Nov.
Rockview Emperor (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, 10th entering straight, soon ridden, 7th on inner 1f out, kept on one paced, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Skerray Rules (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Sister Slew (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden in 5th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Tribal Path (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
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.
The Butche's Filly (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division, 5th halfway, switched right 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Excelli (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Walled Garden (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Always towards rear, no impression from halfway, weakened straight and tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Swamp Fox (11-2) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
Chips Are Down (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Chased leaders early, pushed along in 7th halfway, no impression 2f out, 8th of 13, 13 3/4l behind Three Sea Captains (9-6) at Fairyhouse 7f stks hvy in Sep.
Double Fast (IRE) 5-1fav (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out and 8th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 5 1/4l behind Helen's Armada (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Tanneron (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Pick Your Battle (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
