chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, went 2nd and ridden 1f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well close home
dwelt, rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division on inner, pushed along in 5th 3f out, ridden no impression 6th on inner 2f out, kept on one paced final furlong
dwelt, mid-division, ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, no impression
led, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, headed 2f out, no extra final furlong
rear of mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression straight
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 2f out, led briefly 1f out, headed under 1f out, no extra and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong
in rear, pushed along entering straight, reminder on outer 2f out, no impression, eased inside final furlong
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden in 4th on outer under 2f out, close 4th 1f out, progress into 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well close home to press winner to line
mid-division and pulled hard, ridden entering straight, soon no impression
in rear, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
dwelt and always behind, no impression straight, never a factor
SHARJAH completed a hat-trick here last January from higher marks than this and has returned to form. He attempted to make all last week and though unable to hold Wither Hills it signalled he was ready to win again. Enzani was staying on nicely from the rear in that latter race and looks one to keep an eye on in the betting. Song Of Love had finished in front of the selection on his previous start but finished last behind Marise last week, though that was a better race than this. Carried, who won off a 4lb higher mark at this time a year ago, has been running well and it will be a surprise if he's not involved though a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of Pivot Bridge. He's better known as a hurdler these days and would prefer a longer trip but he's well handicapped and has two course and distance victories to his credit.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace in straight, 14th of 23, 26 1/2l behind Henry Higgins (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Cullentry Royal 20-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra under 2f out, weakened, 11th of 13, 22 3/4l behind Moonmeister (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Enzani (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, pushed along in 13th approaching straight, 11th over 1f out, switched left and kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Wither Hills (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Feb.
Pivot Bridge 33-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, 6th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Saga Bolton (8-9) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Sharjah (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Prominent and disputed lead, led after 4f, ridden 2f out, under pressure and headed over 100 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Wither Hills (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Feb.
Song Of Love (IRE) 4-1 (8-4) Ran 4th, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 5th on inner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, last of 6, 3 1/4l behind Marise (8-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Carried (IRE) 10-1 (8-5) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Political Policy (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Pacelli Road (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 5f out, soon no impression, 10th of 12, 19 1/2l behind Saga Bolton (8-9) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jan.
Whatever It Takes (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and bumped by rival 2f out, progress in 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3l behind Saga Bolton (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Cristy's Call (IRE) 4-1fav (9-11) Towards rear, 13th halfway, some progress in 8th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Temasek Star (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Loyalty Card (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) In rear, not fluent 3rd, no danger and not fluent 6th, soon no extra, tailed off, last of 6, dist behind Dicosimo (11-7) at Limerick 2m lst (1) hvy in Dec.
Tiger Moon (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, poor 4th and no impression 3 out, 4th of 10, dist behind Swamp Fox (11-2) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Jan.
