Verdict

Fast On has had a recent spin over hurdles and recorded a string of placed efforts on Turf before that while Mountrath has claims on his debut for a new yard having gone close for Gary Moore at Wolverhampton last month. However, a speculative vote goes to WHATYOUMAYCALLIT, fourth ahead of Doonard Prince over 6f last time but beaten only a head over C&D on his penultimate start. Ocean Drift could figure on his earlier second at Gowran and third reserve Sophies Echo has a shout if sneaking in.

Formwatch

Ocean Drift (USA) 14-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, no impression from 1 1/2f out, 13th of 14, 8l behind Maude Adams (9-5) at Dundalk 1m Apprentice Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol in Nov.

Mountrath 3-1fav (9-2) Towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 13, 6l behind Strike Force (8-11) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov.

Fast On (IRE) 5-2fav (7-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th over 2f out, 3rd 1f out, disputed 2nd on line, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Man Of Erin (10-2) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Oct.

Richelieu 20-1 (9-5) Never a factor, last of 14, 19l behind Clare Harrier (8-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.

Whatyoumaycallit (IRE) 4-1fav (9-1) Chased leaders, closed 1 1/2f out, switched back inside and no impression under pressure from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2l behind Rigid Rock (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.

Doonard Prince (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Soon mid-division, 8th early, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Rigid Rock (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.

Alvar (USA) 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 8l behind My Good Brother (9-5) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.

Atlas Peak (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 25l behind Coach Bombay (8-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Mar.

Dark Danger (IRE) 11-2 (8-10) Soon led, headed and weakened from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 9l behind Fleet Captain (9-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.

Echo Knight (IRE) 22-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from early straight, weakened, 12th of 14, 16l behind Ningaloo Reef (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Aug.

Ellie Bay (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Mid-division on outer, soon driven along, no impression under pressure straight, 8th of 14, 7l behind Mini Chou (8-12) at Dundalk 6f app flls mdn stks pol in Oct '10.

Ennis Diamond (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division on outer, no impression straight, 8th of 14, 6l behind Bensoon (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol.

John's Legend (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Mid-division best, 10th before halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 6l behind Fleet Captain (9-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.

Refuse Colette (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from 1 1/2f out, 8th of 15, 7l behind La Canaada (8-6) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65 in Oct.

Geraldines Lass (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, 7th early, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 2l behind Copper Dock (10-0) at Dundalk 6f Handicap (55-75) (3yo+) pol.

Red Army Blues (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 13, 11l behind Curl Cat (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.

Sophies Echo (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Prominent, in front straight, pressed 1 1/2f out, soon headed and no extra, kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 4l behind Dimitar (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol.