a little slow into stride, waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along approaching straight and raced towards outer, soon one pace
dwelt and pushed along briefly, soon rear of mid-division, 10th approaching straight and pushed along again, soon one pace
dwelt and pushed along briefly, soon chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon pushed along again, no impression and bumped 1 1/2f out, one pace
a little slow into stride, soon mid-division, 6th approaching straight, no impression and switched right over 1 1/2f out and bumped with rival, one pace
dwelt, soon mid-division, 8th approaching straight where raced towards outer, some headway but no impression when edged left 1 1/2f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
led some of way to post, dwelt and pushed along briefly, soon rear of mid-division, 9th approaching straight, soon one pace
soon mid-division, 7th approaching straight, soon headway on inner and pushed along, no impression and slightly impeded under 1f out, one pace
prominent, a little keen, 4th approaching straight, soon effort, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong
slowly into stride and pushed along in rear, never a factor
slowly into stride, waited with, a little keen, 11th approaching straight, soon one pace
prominent, soon 2nd, still travelling smoothly straight, pushed along 2f out and challenged, one pace inside final furlong
waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon one pace
Joseph O'Brien has two entries with Hala Joud, who was disqualified from 4th after carrying the wrong weight here in November, looking better than Colonel Sellers at this stage. FERRYBANK ran his best race to date when just failing to concede 5lb to Russian River in the same month and with further progress likely can get off the mark. Haigney led for a long way over 7f on heavy ground at Limerick and would have to be a threat if handling the surface but Faraah hasn't been seen since a fair debut at Limerick in July. Lansdowne is speedily-bred and looks best of the newcomers.
Ben Siegel (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, pushed along early, no impression straight, 10th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Ratib (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Colonel Sellers (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) A little slow into stride and pushed along, slightly impeded early, soon in rear and pushed along again, switched right under 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 10th of 13, 6 3/4l behind Let's (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Erosandpsyche (IRE) Sepoy colt out of Sciolina.
Ferrybank 7-2 (9-7) Prominent, 3rd approaching halfway, effort straight, kept on well without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Russian River (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Haigney 14-1 (9-7) Soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, ridden over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Alex D (9-7) at Limerick 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Lansdowne Markaz gelding out of My Lucky Liz.
Resourceful Man (IRE) Acclamation gelding out of Byzantium.
Esmureyes (IRE) Estidhkaar filly out of Expedience.
Faraah (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) Disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 4l behind Finest (9-2) at Limerick 7f mdn fll gd in Jul.
Hala Joud (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Soon close up in 2nd, led into straight, joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, one pace after, 4th of 13, 5l behind Let's (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Taraaneem (USA) Tamarkuz filly out of Yaqeen.
Tenroundqueen (IRE) Make Believe filly out of Candlelight.
Zen Silence (IRE) 18-1 (9-2) Prominent, 3rd approaching straight, soon closed travelling smoothly, pushed along under 2f out, soon challenged between horses and every chance, kept on without matching principals closing stages, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Morning Approach (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Dec.
Lunar Power (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra 3f out, 12th of 18, 11 1/2l behind Santa Barbara (9-3) at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Ramon Di Loria (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Russian River (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Nov.
Wonder Starelzaam (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Prominent towards stands' side, 4th 2f out, soon ridden and edged left, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 10, 9 1/4l behind Giselles Thunder (8-8) at Naas 5f mdn gd in Sep.
Rock Ya Boy Ya (IRE) 250-1 (9-4) Mid-division early, off pace in 6th before halfway, no extra straight, 9th of 10, 23 1/2l behind Catena Zapata (9-4) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
