chased leaders, 3rd halfway, travelled well to challenge and slightly hampered 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed at line
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into close 4th 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, kept on one pace
held up in rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride and rear, pushed along briefly 4f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
led early, headed after 1f and chased leader, challenged 3f out, ridden to lead over 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and closed 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed leader inside final furlong, led at line
towards rear, progress on outer under 2f out, ridden and drifted right 1 1/2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
held up, mainly rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra
soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no extra
Elishpour has really found his form in recent weeks, completing a double when just getting up to catch Political Policy over the track and trip last month. That was only the runner-up's second start over the trip and a couple pounds pull can see him reverse the form. All Body And Soul looks to have a good chance at the weights though is yet to prove he stays this far but TAGLIETELLE has a course and distance victory to his credit. Gordon Elliott's charge has been jumping with a limited amount of success but he's only 1lb higher than when scoring here two years ago and has definitely improved since then. Sweet Company is having his first start on the surface but has won on Turf and ran very well over timber at Leopardstown last month. Shadagann has been staying on over shorter and is on a very fair mark these days.
Elishpour (IRE) 9-4 (8-11) Held up in rear of mid-division, some headway on outer approaching straight, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, led on line, won at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Dec beating Political Policy (8-10) by hd, 12 ran.
Political Policy (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, ridden early straight and headway to challenge 1 1/2f out, under pressure and every chance inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 12, hd behind Elishpour (8-11) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Dec.
Artful Artist (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Held up, 11th early, effort from before straight, soon no impression, 11th of 14, 25 3/4l behind Hardback (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Taglietelle 11-2 (11-0) Tracked leaders, mainly 3rd, slight mistake 10th and pushed along briefly, pushed along again approaching straight, soon 2nd, 3rd when left 2nd and impeded approaching 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 2nd of 5, 2l behind Admiral Brian (11-0) at Clonmel 3m Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Supreme Vinnie (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Held up towards rear, mistake 5 out, moderate 7th before 2 out, ridden and no extra last, 6th of 12, 33 1/4l behind Montana Belle (11-5) at Galway 2m 2f sft in Sep.
Abraham (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, closer under pressure 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 8th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Mainicin (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
All Body And Soul 4-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th over 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 21 3/4l behind Abraham (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Sweet Company (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Soon towards rear, progress on inner to track leaders into straight and soon not much room, switched right run-in, kept on without matching front pair, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Hardback (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
She's A Star (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, effort and on terms into straight, headed approaching last, no extra, one pace, 7th of 13, 17 1/4l behind Trainwreck (10-6) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Shadagann (IRE) 10-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden and some headway over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Wooster (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Wrap Star (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Held up, towards rear halfway, ridden into 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 7l behind Play It Cool (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn pol in Nov.
Im Waiting (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Towards rear, outpaced 3f out, soon ridden, late headway inside final furlong, ran on to take 4th closing stages, nearest finish, 4th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Navajo Star (8-7) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
