disputed 2nd, pushed along to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, soon no impression
disputed 2nd, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders, headway into 2nd and pushed along 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, ridden clear 1f out, kept on final furlong, reduced advantage close home
mid-division, 10th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
slowly away, in rear, hampered and unseated rider after 5f
in rear, 12th 3f out, pushed along under 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
led and soon well clear, reduced advantage 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, edged left under 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden in 9th over 2f out, no impression
towards rear, 11th 3f out, ridden 2f out, improved into 4th 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
mid-division, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, took keen hold, injured when slipped up after 5f
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on well close home, not reach winner
mid-division, 7th 3f out, effort on inner 2f out when checked and hampered, not recover and kept on same pace under hands and heels final furlong
slowly into stride, mid-division on outer, ridden over 2f out, weakened
The hurdler Benkei has won twice on the Flat here though the last time was in 2016. Loudest Whisper won over timber here last July and is quite well treated on her best form but winning hurdler Fox Fearless is yet to win on the level. The Abbey won a 2m handicap at Dundalk a year ago but hasn't been showing much over jumps so the vote goes to MOVIE KING. Tony Martin's charge scored over 2m at Dundalk earlier this month and a 2lb rise shouldn't be enough to prevent a double in this moderate event. Alabaster wasn't far behind in that latter event and, as that was his first start since July, he should get much closer.
Ballycommon Chapel (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden at halfway, moderate 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression, 4th of 14, 9l behind Rosscarbery (9-4) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Apr.
Alabaster 22-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th over 2f out, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Movie King (8-12) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr.
Fox Fearless 33-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden 2f out, went 5th 1f out, staying on in 5th but too late when checked last strides, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Persian Wolf (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Apr.
The Abbey (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, lost place after 4 out, no extra and eased in straight, 12th of 16, 37l behind The Declaimer (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Benkei (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and slight mistake 3 out, no extra before next where slight mistake and stumbled slightly on landing, weakened, last of 13, dist behind Shantou Lucky (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Stellify (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Chased leaders on inner, ridden and no extra 2f out, 10th of 18, dist behind Vita Veritas (8-13) at Galway 1m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.
Queen Of Jazz (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Led, pushed along from halfway, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 10th of 14, 16 1/4l behind Movie King (8-12) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr.
Born To Rule (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Dwelt, always behind, never a factor, 13th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Kingslayer (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Loudest Whisper (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) In rear, moderate 14th after 6th, some progress before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 10th of 16, 27l behind Influential Lady (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Star Of Lombardy (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Dwelt, always behind, never a factor, 11th of 12, 11 3/4l behind Boitron (9-1) at Dundalk 7f pol in Dec.
Fryerns 40-1 (9-4) In rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, 9th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Power Drive (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Movie King (IRE) 9-2 (8-12) Prominent, led entering straight, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, regained lead inside final furlong, stayed on well under pressure, won at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr beating Ballymist (10-2) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Craic Eile (IRE) 18-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, ran freely, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 22 1/4l behind Prince Zaltar (10-9) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Trump Card (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) In touch and ran freely, 5th halfway, 4th 4 1/2f out, dropped to 5th and ridden over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, slightly hampered under 1f out, 5th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Vischio (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Wish Me (IRE) 17-2 (11-5) Prominent early, mid-division halfway, pushed along and dropped towards rear after 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 14, dist behind We'llhavewan (11-4) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Mythical Times (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 10th halfway, lost place under 3f out, came wide entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 10l behind Star Of Burma (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Enquire Within (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) In touch, mid-division after 1 1/2f, 7th halfway, dropped to rear and slightly detached over 3f out, weakened and eased 2f out, last of 14, dist behind Star Of Burma (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp gd in Apr.
