towards rear, 13th halfway and soon ridden, switched to inner over 2f out and no impression from over 1f out, some late headway
tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden on outer from 2f out, 4th from 1f out and soon no impression, dropped to 5th inside final furlong
tracked leaders early, dropped to 6th halfway, took closer order over 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out and soon switched to outer, kept on into 2nd close home, not threatening winner
soon towards rear and 12th halfway, pushed along from 3f out, ridden on inner from 2f out and soon no impression
tracked leaders in 3rd, good progress to lead over 2f out, ridden from 2f out and pressed from 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home
mid-division and 9th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, some progress over 1f out and kept on into 4th inside final furlong
mid-division on outer and 8th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression from 1f out and kept on into 6th inside final furlong
a bit slow into stride and raced towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden on outer from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear of mid-division and 10th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
led, narrowly headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra and weakened from over 1f out
2nd early, led narrowly after 1f, headed over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened
tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and weakened inside final furlong
towards rear and in rear halfway, pushed along from 2f out, no impression and some moderate headway from over 1f out
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Only two of these have never won here and Final Voyage, five-times an all-weather winner in the UK, went close the last twice he raced here at the backend of last year. Hightimeyouwon hasn't proved he stays this far but he's been staying on very strongly over 7f and though 5lb higher than his recent success has to be on the shortlist. However, Jaafel appeared unlucky in-running on his hat-trick bid in that latest race, starting slowly and not getting a clear run, so is expected to reverse the form. The latter's stablemate Ransom had been going well before a convincing course and distance success in October but in a very competitive heat SUPER OVER, very consistent on the all-weather here and in the UK and a smooth winner last month, gets the nod.
Eskimo Komet (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along briefly approaching halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra 2f out, 11th of 12, 8 3/4l behind Yerwanthere (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Ransom 11-2 (10-2) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, closer behind horses 2f out, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct beating My Minervina (10-0) by 2 1/4l, 14 ran.
J J Jumbo (IRE) 7-1 (9-13) Towards rear, ridden and some progress on inner 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 10th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Dandyville (8-13) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Final Voyage (IRE) 3-1fav (10-1) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, 3rd and ridden on outer over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 2nd of 10, 1l behind Super Over (9-7) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Hale Bopp (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division early, dropped to rear after 3f, ridden 2f out and some headway in 6th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 9 1/4l behind Freescape (10-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec.
Super Over (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Broke well, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, pushed along and led 2f out, soon ridden and 2 lengths clear 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec beating Final Voyage (10-1) by 1l, 10 ran.
Hightimeyouwon 9-2 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out and headway over 1f out, led 150 yards out and kept on well, won at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan beating Hodd's Girl (10-2) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Jaafel (IRE) 3-1fav (9-9) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, in rear, ridden early straight, switched left and some headway into 9th over 1f out, kept on well between horses inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Hightimeyouwon (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Admiral Nelson 100-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along and no impression in rear 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, last of 10, 23 1/2l behind Super Over (9-7) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Annexation (FR) 50-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, pushed along after 2 out and some headway early straight, 8th and ridden before last, no impression run-in, 8th of 14, 24 1/4l behind Winter Fog (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Cristal Clere (IRE) 9-4 (9-9) Tracked leader, led after 3f, strongly pressed under 2f out, kept on well inside final 150 yards, held on well, won at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec beating Cyclamen (9-3) by nk, 8 ran.
Toriangel (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd travelling well 2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Marsa (9-6) at Dundalk 7f pol in Nov.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 18-1 (10-1) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden to progress under 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Ransom (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Akmaam (FR) 18-1 (9-7) Towards rear and pushed along early, pushed along 2f out and some headway between horses 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 8l behind Super Over (9-7) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Benavente 11-1 (9-8) Mid-division, switched left and headway under 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Hightimeyouwon (9-5) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Higher Kingdom 6-1 (10-1) Slowly away, in rear, pushed along 2f out, moderate 10th 1f out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels final furlong, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Cursory Exam (10-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jan.
Field Of Honour 9-1 (9-9) Pulled hard tracking leaders, steadied off heels and lost place 5f out,weakened inside final 3f, soon behind, last of 10, 16 1/4l behind George Morland (9-12) at Lingfield 1m hcp (5) pol in Sep.
