tracked leader, 2nd halfway and clear of remainder, pushed along 2f out and soon lost place, no extra from over 1f out
mid-division, headway on outer early straight, pushed along to go 2nd over 1f out, ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
towards rear, pushed along early straight, 9th and ridden on outer over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home
held up in rear, switched right 2f out, ridden and headway on outer to go 3rd early final furlong, no impression final 100 yards, kept on one pace
pushed along early and soon led, 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage and pushed along 2f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along and closer early straight, soon ridden and no extra under 2f out
mid-division, pushed along and closer early straight, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, moderate 4th halfway, headway approaching straight, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway on inner early straight, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, some headway early straight and ridden 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear 4f out and detached approaching straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong
Stealth is 0-18 but couldn't have gone much closer when headed in the final strides last month, where Noble Intention was just behind. He was earlier 5l behind Spanish Dawn and the winner almost followed up a couple of weeks later. John McConnell's mare should go well while the maiden New Vocation returns to her best trip and has dropped to a winnable mark. Royal Admiral is returning from a long break and tackles this longer trip for the first time while Yarraman did better when stepped up to 1m4f last week. ALWARDA won over a mile in December and though she hasn't quite proved herself over this trip she's performed well enough to suggest it won't be an inconvenience and she gets the nod in a tricky finale.
Pact Of Steel 8-1 (9-11) Held up in mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Mcguigan (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Stealth 12-1 (9-6) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along briefly in 2nd 3f out, improved to lead over 2f out, ridden 2f out, kept on well final furlong, headed at line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Edification (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Noble Intention (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Edification (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Dayereh (IRE) 9-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden into 6th 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 12 1/2l behind Alhajjaj (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Spanish Dawn (IRE) 15-8fav (9-0) Held up in rear, headway early straight and soon switched left, ridden to lead over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, headed closing stages, 2nd of 14, hd behind Duke Of Waspington (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
New Vocation (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Pushed along briefly early, prominent, pushed along again before straight, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Drakensberg (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Qasser (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, no extra 2f out, 9th of 13, 20l behind Alhajjaj (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Another Dressin (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Edification (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Coach Bombay (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Dwelt and towards rear, progress into 7th 2f out, soon ridden, under pressure in 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 7 1/2l behind Alhajjaj (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Olly's Folly 100-1 (8-10) Held up in rear, pushed along on outer early straight, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, never a factor, 8th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Sheisdiesel (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Feb.
The Perch (IRE) 66-1 (8-6) Raced in 8th early, disputed 8th approaching straight, headway and effort towards inner from under 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 12l behind Drakensberg (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Roses Queen (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Soon led, joined into straight, headed 2f out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Crossingoz (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Royal Admiral (IRE) 4-1fav (9-11) Slightly impeded leaving stalls, raced in 5th early, soon 7th, pushed along approaching straight, headway and switched left under 1f out, switched right closing stages, not much room, kept on, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Pari Passu (9-6) at Thurles 1m hcp gf in Oct.
Alwarda (IRE) 7-2fav (9-1) Tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along and headway to lead 2f out, soon ridden and headed 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Gougane Barra (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jan.
Yarraman (IRE) 7-1 (8-8) Soon led, went on from 4f out, reduced lead and headed inside final furlong, no extra and one pace, 2nd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Chaparral Dream (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
So Enjoy (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 3f out, under pressure in 5th 2f out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Goaheadmakemyday (11-6) at Down Royal 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Rince Deireanach (IRE) 40-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear entering straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 10th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Alwarda (8-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
