tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden and lost place under 2f out, no extra
mid-division on outer, ridden and some headway in straight, went 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, towards rear approaching straight, headway on inner under 2f out and 5th 1f out, 4th 100 yards out, no impression close home
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, soon ridden and no extra inside final furlong
slowly into stride and pushed along early, in rear, no impression under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and lost place entering straight, soon towards rear, no extra and eased
mid-division, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division under 2f out, ridden and kept on between horses inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway between horses under 2f out, 7th and ridden over 1f out, went 3rd 100 yards out, kept on well
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, switched right entering straight and soon pushed along, ridden and headway to lead 1f out, headed 100 yards out, kept on
led, pushed along under 2f out, soon ridden and headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, not clear run early straight and mid-division 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression on outer under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and lost place early straight, ridden and no extra over 1f out
mid-division, headway under 2f out, pushed along and 4th 1f out, ridden to lead 100 yards out, kept on well
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased
towards rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, ridden and rear of mid-division 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards
towards rear early, rear of mid-division on outer halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out
TUDOR CITY has been a great servant to connections and though it’s well over two years since he won the Galway Hurdle his run at Dundalk a couple of weeks ago suggests he’s on a low enough mark on the Flat to get back on the winning trail. Malbas is up 8lb for landing a Killarney handicap and this looks tougher while Sea Trout Reach was just behind the selection at Dundalk and had every chance. Dublin Journal landed a Naas maiden in April and was only headed in the closing stages on his only subsequent start at Gowran in June and looks a likely improver while Right Turn lurks at the bottom of the handicap and is better than we saw at Gowran last time.
Estepona Sun 5-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5th, ridden and no impression in 4th before 2 out, left moderate 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 18, 16 3/4l behind Skippin Court (11-9) at Listowel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Overheer 66-1 (8-10) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, 16th of 20, 9 1/2l behind Powerful Aggie (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Rebel Tale (USA) 40-1 (8-13) Edged right leaving stalls, raced in rear, 14th entering straight, effort and ridden over 1f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Irwin (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Takeachancejimmy (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Towards rear, rear of mid-division over 2f out, ridden and some headway towards stands' side in 8th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 5th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Loingseoir (9-6) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Play The Game (IRE) 15-2 (10-11) Held up in rear, went 4th before 3rd, outpaced when not fluent 2 out, not fluent and weakened last, 5th of 6, 21 1/2l behind Tonto's Spirit (10-0) at Cartmel 2m 1f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Lord Park (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) In touch, 4th over 3f out, closed and ridden over 1f out, no impression under 1f out, no extra closing stages, 8th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Irwin (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Malbas 9-1 (10-2) Mid-division, dropped to 11th under 4f out, good headway over 2f out, closed over 1f out, led narrowly under 1f out, ridden and kept on best close home, won at Killarney 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct beating Prime Chief (9-9) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Sea Trout Reach (IRE) 5-1cfav (10-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and headway to lead early straight, soon ridden and headed over 1f out, 3rd and no impression final 100 yards, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Pin Your Hopes (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Pachmena (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Waited with, soon towards rear, headway straight, challenged and on terms over 1f out, headedand, 4th of 11, 1 3/4l behind Moon Daisy (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Big Challenge (IRE) 100-1 (8-7) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 20, 11 3/4l behind Powerful Aggie (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Dublin Journal (IRE) 6-4fav (8-12) Prominent in 2nd, pushed along into straight, on terms over 2f out, soon led, quickly joined, headed inside final furlong and one pace, 2nd of 5, 1 1/4l behind Ottoman Emperor (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Prince Of Verona (USA) 16-1 (9-12) Led, ridden and joined 2f out, soon headed, disputed 2nd 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 9l behind Lunar Power (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Very Excellent (IRE) 11-2 (9-8) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, 4th and ridden 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 18, 6 1/4l behind Loingseoir (9-6) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Witham River (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Switched left start, towards rear, never on terms, 11th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Anythingtoday (9-10) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Star Image 20-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, took keen hold, no impression from 3f out, 10th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Lunar Power (9-6) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Tudor City (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and closer under 2f out, headway on outer and ridden to go 2nd early final furlong, under pressure and kept on well, no impression close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Pin Your Hopes (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Great Realisation (IRE) 10-3 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Fictitious Lady (9-7) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Old Tom Higgins (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, 7th over 3f out, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, weakened over 1f out, 13th of 17, 17 1/4l behind Oneiroi (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Right Turn (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, mid-division on outer halfway, pushed along and weakened quickly 2f out, 16th of 17, 30 1/4l behind Bonte Moi (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Stellar Spirit (IRE) 17-2 (8-9) Dwelt and held up in rear, raced keenly, 9th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 13 1/4l behind Lust (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Jo March (IRE) 5-1jfav (9-10) Towards rear and pushed along early, 7th 4f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 2f out, no extra, 8th of 16, 16 3/4l behind Ideal Pal (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Prime Chief (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon effort, kept on well inside final furlong without quite reaching front pair, 3rd of 13, hd behind Insignia Of Rank (10-2) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Nibiru (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, pushed along and effort over 2f out, short of room over 1f out, soon lost place, switched left under 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Firstman (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Oct.
