prominent, 4th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression and lost place over 1f out, weakened in 7th under 1f out
mid-division, 7th halfway, switched right and headway under 2f out, ridden in 5th under 1f out, kept on to 4th final strides, never nearer
chased leader, 6th halfway, headway under 2f out, ridden into 2nd under 1f out, led narrowly final 100 yards, kept on best
slowly into stride and niggled along, raced in rear, 12th 3f out, ridden under 2f out, ran on final furlong to 8th close home, never on terms
soon tracked leader in 2nd, challenged 1 1/2f out, dropped to 3rd and ridden under 1f out, no extra in 4th final 100 yards, lost 4th final strides
in touch on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out, 4th over 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd final 100 yards
prominent, under pressure in 5th halfway,
towards rear, progress to 8th and pushed along 3f out, came wide entering straight, ridden and edged left under 2f out, no impression, weakened final furlong
dwelt, soon raced towards rear, under pressure halfway, 10th 3f out,
dwelt, raced in rear, 11th 3f out, under pressure 2f out, no impression over 1f out, weakened final furlong, never a factor
broke well to lead, pressed 1 1/2f out, ridden final 150 yards, soon headed, kept on, not match winner
rear of mid-division, 9th 3f out, ridden in 7th over 1f out, kept on without threatening in 6th under 1f out
missed break and pushed along in detached rear, under pressure before halfway,
Joseph O'Brien runs three here, two well-connected newcomers plus the experienced SHACKLETON HERO and it's the latter who can get off the mark. He's improved with every run and though beaten 4 lengths by the odds-on Zozimus over a mile here last time the winner would be at very short odds for this. Cursory Exam has had plenty of chances but ran well on his debut here while Diderot is related to four winners and out of a Group 2 winner so is one to note. The selection's stable companion Visualisation, a half-brother to the useful Asking, may prove best of the remainder.
Ben Asker (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, pushed along on inner and dropped towards rear over 1f out, no extra, last of 12, 14 1/4l behind Sziget (9-2) at Naas 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Black Cat Bobby 12-1 (9-7) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, dropped to 3rd over 1f out, no extra in moderate 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 12, 8l behind Let Me Pass (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Charlemagne One (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor gelding out of Shell Garland.
Chicago Bear (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, came wide entering straight, slightly hampered 2f out, progress 1f out, one paced final furlong, 8th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Lough Derg (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Colonel Sellers (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, detached 3f out, progress and ridden under 2f out, one paced final furlong, never a factor, 11th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Lough Derg (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Cursory Exam 10-1 (9-9) Dwelt, towards rear, headway into 5th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Going Global (9-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Diderot Bated Breath colt out of Modern Look.
Lightening Ridge (IRE) Life Force colt out of Tarrara.
Rakish Paddy (IRE) 150-1 (9-7) Led, took keen hold, joined 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Zozimus (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Razor Falcon (IRE) Alhebayeb gelding out of Golden Leyf.
Secret Road (IRE) Gutaifan gelding out of Secret Path.
Shackleton Hero (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression on winner in 3rd 1f out, kept on in 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Zozimus (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Visualisation (IRE) No Nay Never colt out of Roselita.
Miss March (IRE) Camelot filly out of Gussy Goose.
Glowing Rock (IRE) 150-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra, never a factor, 12th of 13, 20 1/4l behind Mateo Cruz (9-3) at Tipperary 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Prince Of Peace (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride, in rear, pushed along in moderate 10th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Zozimus (9-7) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Mullacash Buzz (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden in 5th 2f out, weakened, 7th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Ones Are Wild (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
