mid-division, raced keenly, ridden and headway over 1f out, challenged and almost on terms 100 yards out, kept on well closing stages, just failed
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, progress to lead 1 1/2f out, ridden and brushed rail under 1f out, soon joined, kept on same pace, headed close home
prominent, soon led, joined halfway, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no impression in 4th under 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, soon tracked leader, on terms halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out
mid-division on inner, raced keenly, 6th halfway, ridden over 1f out, soon no impression
a little awkward from stalls, soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1f out, on terms 150 yards out, kept on well to just prevail final strides
upset in stalls, rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out
held up mid-division, ran freely, pushed along 2f out, progress between horses to go 3rd 150 yards out, ridden and almost on terms final 50 yards, kept on well, just failed
pushed along towards rear early, 11th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
slowly into stride and pushed along towards rear early, 10th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
Togoville became the most successful horse on this track when gaining his eleventh victory in March 2019. He had a very light campaign last winter ending with a close second in March and would have to be considered if ready after a long break. Boitron is easily the highest rated of these though his mark was gained as a two-year-old in England and he was well beaten here last week. His stable also run Tony The Gent and Caesar's Comet with preference for the latter, who looked on the way back to a bit of form here last time. EARLS has a bit to find on official ratings but arrives in better form than any of these rivals and Dylan Browne McMonagle has been in board for both recent victories. Royal Highness and Highly Approved are others to consider in a tricky opener.
Royal Highness (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Dwelt, soon in rear, headway on outer straight, chased leaders and kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Crystal Dawn (9-11) at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Oct.
Earls (IRE) 15-8 (9-7) Held up towards rear, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden over 1f out, challenged 1f out and led final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 6f hcp hvy in Oct beating Glow Worm (9-9) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Kuwait Direction (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Dwelt and pushed along, soon raced in rear of mid-division, ridden into 6th 1 1/2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 6th close home, 8th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Shawaf (9-8) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Oct.
Tony The Gent (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Chased leader, soon tracked leader on outer, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Gee Rex (9-6) at Dundalk 1m pol in Oct.
King's View (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Close up and disputed lead, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Scherzando (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Eleuthera 9-1 (9-11) Edged left from stalls and bumped rival, towards rear, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 14th of 18, 7 1/2l behind Hell Left Loose (8-13) at Navan 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Highly Approved (IRE) 10-3 (9-4) Dwelt, chased leaders, 6th early, soon 5th, effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Crystal Dawn (9-11) at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Oct.
No Speed Limit (FR) 66-1 (10-2) Awkward away from stalls and lost a little ground start, waited with, soon mid-division, headway on inner straight, no extra final furlong, 14th of 16, 15 1/4l behind Atlas (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Boitron (FR) 12-1 (9-11) Chased leader, 6th halfway, lost place on inner and ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 12, 12 1/2l behind Gee Rex (9-6) at Dundalk 1m pol in Oct.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Slowly into stride and pushed along briefly, soon rear of mid-division, 9th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, chased leaders and switched right inside final furlong and tight for room, ran on without reaching principals, 5th of 14, 3/4l behind Pillar (8-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Togoville (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, closer in 4th 1f out, kept on to press leader close home, just held at line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Major Power (9-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Unconscious Mind (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Towards rear, 8th 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 27l behind Marmolata (8-11) at Fairyhouse 7f hvy in Oct.
The Cola Kid 7-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, ridden and some headway when edged right under 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Max's Dandy (8-8) at Limerick 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Edessann (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Waited with, mid-division early, not much room on inner soon after 2f, 11th approaching straight, soon headway, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Scherzando (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
First Flight (IRE) 100-1 (9-6) Uneasy in stalls, dwelt, a little keen, towards rear, not much room approaching straight in last, soon weakened, last of 14, dist behind Simply True (9-12) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Keep The Receipt (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Mid-division early, chased leaders after 2f, 3rd halfway, ridden and close on outer 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Monzoon (9-3) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Sep.
Belle D'azur (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Dwelt, soon raced in rear of mid-division, lost place and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, eased closing stages, 12th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Guiding (9-3) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
