mid-division, took keen hold, ridden and no impression straight, never a factor
mid-division, weakened from 3f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor
chased leaders, 5th at halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
chased leaders on outer, 3rd at halfway, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
chased leaders on inner, ridden and weakened entering straight
mid-division on outer, closer in 4th at halfway, ridden in moderate 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader in close 2nd, improved to lead 2f out, soon ridden, stayed on well final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor
led, narrow lead at halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, no impression in 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear, checked on inner after 1f, no impression from 4f out
slowly into stride, towards rear on outer, no impression from 3f out, some modest late progress
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division on inner, ridden in moderate 6th 3f out, no impression
chased leaders, took keen hold, ridden entering straight, no impression
dwelt, soon mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
Mackqeez ran a cracking race in a Group 2 here in September when only 4l behind Japan. A repeat would see him difficult to beat while Hazran was staying on over a mile here in November and is certain to appreciate stepping up. JACK YEATS reappeared after a long break over a mile at Leopardstown where he attempted to make all. He was caught close home but with that under his belt he can go one better. Halimi will have come on markedly for his run over the course and distance while Inflection Point didn't get the run of the race at Navan or would have finished closer.
Appian Way (FR) 33-1 (9-5) Dwelt, never better than mid-division, 11th of 16, 23 3/4l behind South Pacific (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Charlie Bit Me (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Slightly impeded early and pushed along at stages, always towards rear, 12th of 15, 25 1/4l behind Kastasa (9-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Final Endeavour (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, no extra approaching straight, weakened, last of 17, dist behind Tinandali (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Halimi (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Soon raced in 3rd, effort straight, 4th 1f out and no impression, one pace, 4th of 16, 6 3/4l behind South Pacific (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Hazran (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 16th over 3f out, good headway on inner 2f out, switched right in 7th over 1f out, soon ridden, ran on well to 3rd final 100 yards, nearest finish, 3rd of 19, 4 1/2l behind Turnberry Isle (9-5) at Naas 1m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Indictment (USA) 125-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along in 6th 4f out, ridden and no extra early straight, weakened, last of 16, 28 3/4l behind Gentile Bellini (9-5) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Inflection Point (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, headway straight, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 2 1/4l behind Shelir (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gd in Mar.
Jack Yeats (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Led, pushed along early straight and asserted over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, headed on line, 2nd of 11, shd behind Buckhurst (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn sft in Apr.
Lake District Medaglia D'oro gelding out of Late Romance.
Mackqeez (IRE) 50-1 (9-3) In rear, pushed along and some headway 2f out, ridden in 5th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 4 1/4l behind Japan (9-3) at Naas 1m Grp 2 stks (1) gd in Sep.
Nostra Casa (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression early straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Gentile Bellini (9-5) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Overheer Heeraat gelding out of Ardbrae Tara.
Saor In Aisce (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear for most, never a factor, last of 19, 30 1/4l behind Power Of Now (9-5) at Naas 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Shamiyan (IRE) Lope De Vega colt out of Shamooda.
St Estephe 50-1 (9-5) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, moderate 8th before straight, soon one pace, 8th of 15, 20 3/4l behind Kastasa (9-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Tremwedge 28-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 9th of 16, 16 1/2l behind Gentile Bellini (9-5) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gd in Apr.
Solar Wind (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division early, no extra from 2f out, 10th of 16, 23 1/4l behind South Pacific (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.