mid-division, raced keenly, 7th halfway, ridden and progress to challenge under 2f out, on terms 1 1/2f out, headed and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace in 2nd final 150 yards
prominent, soon tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra in 6th inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out
dwelt, soon prominent and led after 1f, steadied pace halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and joined 1 1/2f out, headed and no impression 1f out, no extra in 3rd final 150 yards
held up towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden over 1f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th final 100 yards
dwelt, soon tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
mid-division, progress to 4th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and weakened quickly 2f out, eased inside final furlong
held up towards rear, a little keen, 11th halfway, travelling well behind leaders entering straight, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, soon challenged, led 1f out, rider dropped whip 150 yards out, went clear under hands and heels, readily
mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out
a little slowly into stride, pushed along early and soon chased leaders, pushed along again over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up rear of mid-division, 10th 3f out, going okay towards outer 2f out, pushed along and no impression in 4th under 1f out, 5th final 100 yards, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, short of room entering straight, soon ridden and no impression
KING LENOX was caught on the line here last week by Romann, who runs in the previous race. That was only his second start since arriving from the UK and normal progress can see him go one better. Hans Solo scored over a mile at Cork though didn't enjoy being stepped up to 1m2f on a return visit but Blackstone Cliff, a winner over 1m1f at Tipperary, wasn't beaten far over this course and distance last time. Ragtime Red has gained both career victories over track and trip and has slipped to a fair mark.
Persian Lion (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden into 8th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Ela Katrina (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Han Solo 10-3 (10-0) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, 4th 4f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Dreal Deal (9-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Futurum Regem (IRE) 18-1 (9-12) Towards rear, progress 3 out, ridden in moderate 6th 2 out, moderate 4th before last, no extra, 4th of 10, 11 3/4l behind Red Gerry (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
King Lenox 18-1 (9-9) Bumped at start, soon mid-division on outer racing keenly, rapid progress to lead 7f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and 1 length lead 1f out, strongly pressed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, headed close home, 2nd of 14, shd behind Romann (8-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Tio Esteban (FR) 13-2 (10-2) Reared from stalls and towards rear, headway on inner into 4th halfway, 6th and pushed along early straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened, 13th of 16, 22 1/4l behind Indiana Grey (9-3) at Limerick 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Ballykelly Venture (IRE) 18-1 (9-10) Towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Romann (8-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
No Trouble (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Dwelt slightly, soon rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, weakened final furlong, 10th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Caridadi (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Ragtime Red (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leader, 3rd halfway, closed and ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression and lost place under 1f out, weakened, 6th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Storm Steps (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Coolbawn Magic (IRE) 66-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, towards rear, 13th 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Juyush (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Blackstone Cliff (IRE) 11-4 (9-1) Soon chased leaders, keen, 5th after halfway, effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Dame Rapide (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Launch Her (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Raced in rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong to go moderate 5th close home, 5th of 9, 8 3/4l behind Dreal Deal (9-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Annie Ok (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression 1f out, one paced final furlong, 7th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Storm Steps (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Early Strike (FR) 28-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 10th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Romann (8-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Queen Amidala (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 2nd over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Romann (8-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Chateau Musar (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Chased leader, progress to 3rd halfway, improved to 2nd 3f out, under pressure and lost place 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened under 1f out, 9th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Caridadi (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Here's Hoping (IRE) 25-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, raced keenly, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Fryerns (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Knock Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, 12th 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Juyush (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
