Dabirann has raced prominently in both starts over 7f here but found little at the business end. He holds Little Rascal on his latest run though the latter was running on at the finish. Seven Hills was staying on over 7f on his debut and runner-up Den Of Iniquity could give the form a boost in the opener. MORSE is bred for middle-distances and was a real eye-catcher over 7f at Leopardstown in October so he gets the nod though there are a couple of interesting newcomers engaged. Avondale is by Gleneagles out of a middle-distance winner while Luigi Antinori is also bred for further.
Avondale (IRE) Gleneagles gelding out of Tayara.
Cherokee Run (IRE) Midi colt out of Tiffany'sgirl.
Dabirann (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out and 4th 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 7 1/4l behind White Birch (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Gardone (IRE) Elzaam colt out of Preach.
Jazz Forever (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Soon towards rear and 10th halfway, pushed along from 3f out and no impression from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Hogmanay (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Little Rascal (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along over 1f out and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 10th of 13, 13 1/2l behind White Birch (9-7) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Luigi Antinori Sir Percy colt out of Karadeniza.
Morse (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, in rear, short of room and checked 2f out, switched right 1 1/2f out and ridden, stayed on well final furlong, 5th close home, never nearer, 5th of 18, 9 1/4l behind Mohawk Chief (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn sft in Oct.
Seven Hills (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Mid-division on inner, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out and ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final 100 yards, 5th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Shangrilama (8-10) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Sparkit (IRE) Fast Company gelding out of Kindling.
