Power Drive made all for a comfortable victory here in September and defied a 7lb rise for an equally easy success last month for which he's been hit with another 10lb. He's changed stables and tackles a longer trip but has to be respected. Cacique Royale has had three starts here over 1m4f, staying on well in the latest, so the trip should suit but a chance is taken with SAGA BOLTON. Tony Mullins' charge has had very little racing, winning twice from three starts here in 2015/16 and running well in two starts in 2017. He will have found 1m2f much too short earlier this month and is the only distance winner in the line-up. Doune Castle has changed stables and didn't win for Andrew Balding but stays the trip well and is on a low enough mark to make his presence felt. Moonmeister has an excellent record on the track and can never be dismissed.
Ciao (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression on leaders 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 7l behind Bold Approach (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Estijmaam 33-1 (9-3) A little keen early, waited with, soon raced in 11th, pushed along at stages from halfway, headway straight, soon one pace, 11th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Irradiate (8-9) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Nov.
Moonmeister (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and pushed along briefly, soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Spruce Meadows (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Saga Bolton (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Mid-division, progress on inner to challenge 2f out, soon ridden, close 4th over 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace, 9th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Art Of America (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Cacique Royale (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Prominent and led after 1 1/2f, pushed along early straight, soon ridden and headed over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Rips Dream (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Midnight Wilde 25-1 (8-10) Soon raced in 10th, pushed along approaching straight, soon headway and one pace over 1f out, 10th of 11, 5 1/2l behind Sweet Dime (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Perfect In Pink 33-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, under pressure and edged left inside final furlong, kept on to go 6th close home, 6th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Lady De Vesci (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Nov.
All For Nothing (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, reminders and weakened quickly before 4 out, soon detached in rear, pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 2m 4f hcp sft in Nov.
City Limits 2-1fav (11-4) Towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, 5th and mistake 2 out, no impression approaching last, no extra, 5th of 7, 28l behind Cappuccino Man (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Aug.
Lleyton (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Fell 1st, at Thurles 2m 2f Yielding in Nov.
Yamato (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) In touch, pushed along 4f out, ridden and weakened approaching final furlong, 10th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Bravantina (8-8) at Newcastle 2m hcp (6) pol in Dec.
Doune Castle 16-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chased winner inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Casa Comigo (10-1) at Kempton 2m hcp (6) pol in Oct.
Romantically (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Raced in 4th early, 3rd approaching halfway, pushed along approaching straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 8l behind Power Drive (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Viscount Wilson 50-1 (11-11) Mid-division, pushed along after 4th, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Power Drive 4-1 (9-6) Soon led and went on, pushed along 2f out, ridden out and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov beating Prime Chief (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 14 ran.
Wrap Star (IRE) 66-1 (9-7) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, last of 14, 18 1/4l behind Ozone (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Important Message 8-1 (10-8) Mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, ridden in 6th entering straight, bad mistake 2 out, no impression, 10th of 12, dist behind Fight For Love (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
