a little slowly away and pushed along early, edged left to chase leaders on outer after 1 1/2f, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
held up in mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
held up in mid-division, raced keenly, a little short of room after 1 1/2f, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
led, headed halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon no impression, weakened inside final furlong
a little slowly away, rear of mid-division when hampered on rail after 1 1/2f, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra inside final furlong
pushed along early, soon chased leaders on inner, slightly hampered after 1 1/2f, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, went 3rd under 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, short of room after 1 1/2f, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt and pushed along early, raced keenly in mid-division, bumped after 1 1/2f, rapid headway to lead halfway, ridden and joined 2f out, headed over 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace
dwelt and soon switched left, always towards rear, slightly hampered after 1 1/2f, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
dwelt, held up in rear, headway on outer 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening, 5th close home
dwelt and soon switched left, held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
tracked leaders, edged left to race on inner after 1 1/2f, 4th halfway, 3rd 3f out, ridden to challenge and on terms 2f out, led over 1f out, asserted and stayed on well inside final furlong
Power Drive grabbed an early lead and ran on strongly when tackling the extended 1m2f trip here last week and his earlier track victories were over this trip. He's up 7lb but has won from higher marks. Rita Levi gave notice of better to come when staying on behind today's rival Universal Focus in September and just managed to outbattle Shamiyan last month. There's nothing between her and the latter but she doesn't appear likely to reverse the form with Ross O'Sullivan's charge, who has since performed with credit on soft ground at Thurles. Daniel King has been making a name for himself and the young rider's claim can see ABSTRACT lose his maiden tag. He gained his first-ever place at Galway last month and has experience on this track so gets the nod to go one better. Eden Gardens, a winner at Kempton, ran his best race for a long time here in September and can get into contention.
Shamiyan (IRE) 9-4fav (10-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 11th 2f out, soon ridden, headway into 4th 1f out, went close 2nd and strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, stayed on well, just failed, 2nd of 14, hd behind Rita Levi (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Universal Focus (GER) 8-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 8th 4f out, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 4l behind Wojood (9-13) at Thurles 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Abstract (IRE) 17-2 (9-11) Rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, soon ridden and headway on outer, ridden in 4th when edged under 1f out, kept on same pace, went 2nd final 100 yards, no impression, 2nd of 17, 2 1/2l behind No Memory (9-8) at Galway 1m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.
Rodney Bay (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) A little keen, prominent, effort straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 16, 3 1/2l behind Clueless Hill (8-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Anglo Saxson (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra 1f out, 8th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Time And Money (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jul.
Doctor Power (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 18l behind Impulsar (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Oct.
Derrinlaur (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leader, dropped to 7th and reminders over 4f out, no impression in moderate 6th over 1f out, one paced, 6th of 10, 16 1/4l behind Minister For Magic (9-2) at Killarney 1m 3f mdn fll sft in Oct.
Eden Gardens (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, 8th over 4f out, came wide entering straight, ridden under 2f out, lost place and weakened under 1f out, 2nd of 14, 5l behind No Trouble (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Rita Levi (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in close 3rd 2f out, disputed lead 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct beating Shamiyan (10-0) by hd, 14 ran.
Power Drive 14-1 (8-13) Prominent, pushed along to lead after 1f, made rest, pushed along again and 4 length lead 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, reduced lead close home but in no danger, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov beating Sam Missile (9-12) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Zoffalee (FR) 20-1 (10-5) Held up in touch, slight mistake 4th, slight mistake 8th, soon pushed along and dropped to rear, slow 9th, no extra and pulled up before next, at Listowel 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Macaban City (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and pushed along early in rear, some headway on outer in rear of mid-division before straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on well outer final 100 yards, 8th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Cursory Exam (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Bader Ginsburg (IRE) 100-1 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Pro Bono (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Picpoul (IRE) 80-1 (8-6) Mid-division on inner, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Rita Levi (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Fryerns 16-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden in moderate 9th 2f out, kept on without threatening on outer final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Turf Range (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Artistic Work (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, pushed along again and towards rear after halfway, some headway straight, soon one pace, 12th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Ellabella (9-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Cliara (IRE) 22-1 (10-0) Slowly away, always behind, never a factor, last of 14, 8 1/4l behind Clew Bay (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
