mid-division, ridden under 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd last strides, never nearer
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, ridden in 11th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, headway into 4th and ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, mid-division and pushed along 4f out, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 7th entering straight, weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden in 13th under 2f out, late progress final furlong, never nearer
mid-division on outer, headway into 5th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, no impression
mid-division on inner, pulled hard, ridden 2f out, weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden 2f out, moderate 15th 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out, checked on inner 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra
dwelt, always behind, never a factor
slowly into stride, in rear, headway entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 4th last strides
disputed lead, ridden and led 2f out, joined and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, led again 1f out, joined inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
mid-division, 8th 2f out, soon pushed along, ridden and went 2nd 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
tracked leaders, ridden 2f out, checked 1 1/2f out, weakened
disputed lead, ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, weakened quickly
Bridge Of Dawn showed a bit of potential last year but didn't reappear until making his handicap debut at Navan on Wednesday when making most in very testing conditions. He has a 7lb penalty but his rider claims 3lb back so another big run is anticipated. Tudor City counted this race a year ago amongst his eight successes which includes two brilliant victories in the Galway Hurdle though he prefers quicker ground. Stable companion Nibiru arrives on the back of a victory over hurdles at Navan while Colin Keane has been booked for KING ARTHURS SWORD, who was heavily supported at Dundalk where he came from a long way back. He's looking well handicapped these days and can gain compensation. Coins Cross hasn't won over a trip this far but wasn't stopping over a mile at the Curragh while Eloquent Arthur was staying on over 1m1f at Tipperary.
Nibiru (IRE) 5-2fav (10-12) Towards rear, closer in 8th on outer travelling well 2 out, improved to lead at last, ridden and stayed on well run-in, won at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep beating Tullypole Annie (10-10) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Turbulence (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Towards rear, switched to outer and good late halfway from over 2f out, kept on well, 5th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Cosmic Vega (10-0) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Eloquent Arthur 12-1 (8-13) In touch, 6th halfway, not much room behind horses 1 1/2f out, progress and closed inside final furlong, ridden and kept on final 150 yards, held, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Saltonstall (9-12) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp sft in Oct.
Coins Cross (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, closer in 6th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, close 3rd 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line, 2nd of 19, hd behind Loingseoir (9-11) at Curragh 1m sft in Oct.
Giselles Ausie (IRE) 22-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 11th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Finans Bay (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Tudor City (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out where mistake, soon no extra, 13th of 17, 19 1/4l behind Magnor Glory (10-8) at Listowel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Bridge Of Dawn (IRE) 66-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, ran freely early, disputed after 3f, led after 4f, stayed on rail straight, ridden 2f out, 3-length advantage 1f out, kept on final furlong, pressed close home and all out, won at Navan 1m 2f hcp hvy in Oct beating Allihies (9-2) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Morning Soldier (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Mid-division on outer, ridden over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, last of 15, 20 1/4l behind Dairerin (10-0) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Jul.
Focus Required (IRE) 28-1 (10-0) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 16th of 17, 28 3/4l behind Maristella (10-0) at Galway 1m 1f hcp sft in Sep.
Meritorious 40-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 12th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Finans Bay (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Knocknakilla (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Mid-division, dropped to 15th 3f out, weakened, 13th of 19, 7 1/4l behind Loingseoir (9-11) at Curragh 1m sft in Oct.
Maralinga (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Mid-division on inner, 6th halfway, pushed along and lost place entering straight, soon ridden and no extra under 2f out, 11th of 12, 13 1/4l behind Annexation (9-1) at Dundalk 1m pol in Dec.
Curious Bride (IRE) 28-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Alaroos (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
New Moon Rising (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 7th and pushed along 4f out, soon ridden and dropped towards rear under 2f out, no extra, 10th of 12, 15 3/4l behind Blackcastle Storm (9-13) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Fanore (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 8th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Loingseoir (9-11) at Curragh 1m sft in Oct.
King Arthurs Sword (IRE) 16-5fav (9-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway under 2f out, 6th 1f out, ridden and kept on in 4th final 100 yards, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Dragon Roll (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Theresathought (IRE) 100-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, always behind, pushed along early, never a factor, 11th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Theonewedreamof (9-7) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Our Dickie (IRE) 17-2 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along early straight and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 19, 20 1/2l behind Brave Troop (9-1) at Navan 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct.
Missing Matron (IRE) 66-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden in 6th entering straight, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 15, 5 1/2l behind White Caviar (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
