ran freely in rear of mid-division, 7th after 5f, progress 4f out, under pressure in 6th 2 1/2f out, weakened under 2f out
in rear, 9th after 5f, under pressure in 7th 2 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
towards rear, headway to 4th after 4f, dropped to 8th 4f out, weakened over 3f out
soon mid-division, 6th after 5f, 5th halfway, headway under 4f out, improved to 3rd under 2f out, no impression on leaders under 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd after 5f, closed under 3f out, ridden and challenged leader under 1f out, no impression closing stages
towards rear, 8th after 5f, 6th 4f out, under pressure in 5th over 2f out, kept on one pace to moderate 4th closing stages
soon chased leader, 5th after 5f, 6th halfway, 7th 4f out, under pressure in 8th 2 1/2f out, kept on one pace to moderate 6th
soon in touch, ran freely, led after 5f, reduced advantage under 4f out, headed under 3f out, dropped to 4th under 2f out, weakened over 1f out
led, headed after 5f, 2nd halfway, closed under 4f out, led narrowly under 3f out, pressed under 1f out, asserted closing stages, comfortably
AGRITIME was no match for the winner when second at Roscommon on her debut but the third has subsequently won over hurdles. Emmet Mullins’ mare gets the vote. King Kali finished closer at Navan last month while Arturus debuts for new connections having debuted at Ascot last year. The newcomer Keepthefaithinme represents Gordon Elliott’s yard while San Paolino’s dam won over hurdles and Country Of Poets is a Flat-bred related to five winners.
Arturus (IRE) 7-4fav (11-0) Mid-division, pushed along over 4f out, weakened over 2f out, 8th of 9, 17 1/2l behind Marble Sands (11-0) at Ascot 2m (4) sft in Oct.
Ballykeeran (IRE) 40-1 (12-2) Slowly into stride and detached in rear, never a factor, no threat from 4f out, kept on one pace, 13th of 17, dist behind Johnny Cigar (12-2) at Listowel 2m Good - Yielding in Sep.
Eyezawinkin (IRE) 250-1 (12-2) Slowly away and detached in rear throughout, never a factor, completely tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Misty's Gift (12-2) at Cork 2m 3f Yielding in Aug.
Keepthefaithinme (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Lady Bishop.
King Kali (IRE) 40-1 (12-2) Chased leader, moderate 9th after halfway, progress 3f out, one paced final furlong, 7th of 20, 13l behind One Last Tango (12-0) at Navan 2m gd in Sep.
Kool Kal (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Daisy's Present.
Country Of Poets (IRE) Shamardal gelding out of Villarrica.
San Paolino (FR) Masterstroke gelding out of Santa Flora.
Agritime (IRE) 11-8fav (11-11) Tracked leaders on outer, 2nd at halfway, headway to lead 6f out, joined 5f out, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Banntown Girl (11-11) at Roscommon 2m sft in Jul.
Lady Zuki (IRE) 125-1 (11-11) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 4f out, completely tailed off, 16th of 18, dist behind Pink In The Park (11-9) at Listowel 2m Good - Yielding in Sep.
