tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and some headway early straight, 2nd and ridden 1 1/2f out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden, under pressure and no extra 1f out
tracked leader, ran freely, 2nd halfway, headway to dispute briefly early straight, soon ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, good headway between horses to lead under 2f out, soon asserted and 3 lengths clear early final furlong, kept on strongly
led, ridden and headed early straight, soon no extra and dropped towards rear over 1f out
rear of mid-division, towards rear 4f out, ridden 2f out and some headway over 1f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway travelling well on outer entering straight, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway on inner under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
held up in rear, rear of mid-division entering straight, pushed along and switched right under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division on outer, pushed along entering straight, ridden 2f out, soon no extra and dropped towards rear over 1f out
towards rear, no impression 4f out, ridden and some headway between horses under 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
tracked leaders, 3rd on inner halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra and dropped to rear
Rita Levi had two lengths to spare over Lady Of Luxury when scoring over the course and distance a fortnight ago and though raised 7lb the trainer's son has been booked with his 10lb claim. However, the proximity of fourth-placed Paddytheirishman puts a damper on the form as he's now 0-58. The in-form stable also run Kartayaz, who steps up in trip from just 3lb higher after making most over 1m2f a month ago. Macaban City finished just behind Rita Levi when they met on their previous start and subsequently ran Shamiyan close though was receiving 25lb. Ellaat's last run on the Flat resulted in a victory at Fairyhouse and he's subsequently completed a double over hurdles so has to be respected. Trump Card is 13lb lower on the all-weather than on Turf and ran very well from the basement mark last time but the vote goes to TURF RANGE. A winner here last November, he returned from almost a year off to beat the consistent No Trouble over the trip in October and can defy a 7lb rise.
Rita Levi (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Soon tracked leader, 2nd halfway, challenged leader 4f out, led over 3f out, edged right and ridden 1 1/2f out, ran on well under 1f out, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating Lady Of Luxury (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Magic Word (IRE) 13-2 (10-0) Rear of mid-division on outer, headway into 5th 4f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Turf Range (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Scalor (FR) 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division, closer in 5th halfway, ridden and no impression on leaders 2f out, slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Bradesco (10-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Turf Range (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, headway entering straight, went 3rd and ridden 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, briefly edged right 1f out and joined, stayed on weakened under pressure inside final furlong, led at line, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct beating No Trouble (10-2) by shd, 14 ran.
Ellaat 11-4 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight, 3rd and no impression when pecked last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 7 1/4l behind The Declaimer (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Nov.
Lariat 16-1 (9-6) Led, 2 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage over 4f out, under pressure and ridden 2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Shamiyan (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Cannoli 18-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden on inner 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Summit Star (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Kartayaz (IRE) 10-3fav (9-1) Made almost all, took keen hold, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, joined inside final furlong, stayed on well to regain lead near line, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov beating Graduate Of Honour (8-8) by hd, 14 ran.
Macaban City (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) In rear, progress to 9th halfway, headway on outer over 4f out, ridden to lead narrowly under 1f out, soon strongly pressed and headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Shamiyan (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Movie King (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Chased leader, 6th over 4f out, ridden and effort over 1f out, no extra in 5th under 1f out, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Joupe (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Paddytheirishman (IRE) 40-1 (9-4) In rear, 9th halfway, ridden and effort 2f out, no impression on winner in 3rd under 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Rita Levi (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Trump Card (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Dwelt, soon mid-division, chased leaders after 3f, disputed 5f out, led 3f out, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Bradesco (10-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Mayan Son 16-1 (8-7) Towards rear, 8th halfway, in rear entering straight, ridden and kept on final furlong, no danger, 7th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Shamiyan (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Coolcullen (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division best, ridden and no extra 3f out, 20th of 23, dist behind Belgoprince (9-12) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Lady Of Luxury (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Chased leader, 5th halfway, headway over 2f out, ridden and closed over 1f out, no impression on winner under 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Rita Levi (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Quiet Desire (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Held up towards rear, ridden and some progress towards outer 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Picpoul (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Gamigin (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Prominent, led after 1f, narrowly headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, on terms halfway, ridden and led again 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra, 11th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Pro Bono (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
