prominent, ridden in 2nd entering straight, 2nd 2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 6th over 2f out, soon no impression
slowly into stride, soon in touch in rear, headway on outer and ridden entering straight, 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, saddle slipped forward over 3f out and soon eased, virtually pulled up over 1f out
held up in rear, ridden entering straight, went 5th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 6th over 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, 3rd briefly 2f out, soon no impression
TOOREEN LEGEND has a long absence to overcome since just failing to catch Ancient Sands over the course and distance in October. The winner went on to complete a four-timer and Tommy Stack's charge is taken to go one better. Landau completed a Polytrack double for Sylvester Kirk in October before joining Gordon Elliott, who reverts him back to the Flat after three poor runs over hurdles. Senyuman shot up the weights after completing a double at the turn of the year and is looking a few pounds high while Knight's Parade is still a maiden on the surface. Papabili has only had three starts and improved with each. He makes his handicap debut from a lowly mark and any significant support should be noted.
Gretzky 10-1 (8-6) Mid-division, ridden and struggling over 2f out, 8th of 11, 13l behind Blue Wave (9-4) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) pol in Feb.
Polished Rock (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders and 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression on winner early straight, no extra final furlong, 9th of 14, 11l behind Castle Guest (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp sft in Nov.
Denny Crane 4-1 (9-2) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression from under 2f out where rider lost whip, soon no extra, 7th of 8, 16l behind Ningaloo Reef (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcap pol in Feb.
Tooreen Legend (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear, closer in 9th approaching straight, headway and switched right under 2f out, 4th from 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to get up for 2nd, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Ancient Sands (9-6) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-85 pol in Oct.
Senyuman (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Held up, moderate 6th approaching straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 5l behind Ningaloo Reef (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcap pol in Feb.
Landau (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, led over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp 0-70 (5) pol in Oct beating Tatting (9-2) by 1l, 8 ran.
Knight's Parade (IRE) 4-1 (10-8) Chased leaders, closer in 7th halfway, ridden and some progress early straight, went 3rd under pressure inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Aughnacurraveel (10-11) at Dundalk 2m am hcp 50-80 pol.
Papabili (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Held up in rear, closer in 9th approaching straight, progress on outer to challenge from 2f out, chased leader 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Shes No Joke (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Nov.
