Joseph O'Brien is an intriguing booking for Odit, a regular winner in Germany and successful over hurdles for Mervyn Torrens. Benkei will have the assistance of Pat Smullen and his mount would have a chance on his close second at Galway in September. Sparanai gained his first success at Dundalk in February and his young rider's claim could prove invaluable again while Call Me Pj won over hurdles here last month. Madeira Classic hasn't had much racing for his age and almost lost his maiden tag here in October but BLACK SPOT ON (NAP) looks the one to be on. He's been running well over hurdles and has climbed the ratings to 123. He can revert to the Flat on a lowly mark and Colin Keane can steer him home. Annadiamond is on the upgrade and could be the one to chase him home.
Massini's Trap (IRE) 28-1 (8-0) Towards rear, raced towards outer straight, no impression and one pace from under 2f out, 14th of 22, 10l behind Clondaw Warrior (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp in Oct.
Sparanai (USA) 10-1 (8-10) Led, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, soon joined, headed and no extra close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Tooreen Legend (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcap pol.
Shuriken (IRE) 15-8fav (9-4) Set steady pace, ridden and headed 2f out, soon beaten, 5th of 6, 9l behind Bowberry (8-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f fll hcp (0-75) (5) in Feb.
Call Me Pj (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Prominent, led 7f out, ridden and edged left from over 1f out, headed entering final furlong, no extra, 3rd of 8, 8l behind Uncle Bernie (9-2) at Wolverhampton 2m hcp (4) in Nov.
Odit (GER) (9-11) won at Bad Doberan(GER) 2m 2f 3yo stks in Aug '13, 0 ran.
Benkei (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Chased leader, closer order from before halfway, 3rd 4f out, soon pushed along and lost place, last 3f out, soon no extra, tailed off,, 7th of 8, 49l behind Toe The Line (9-4) at Curragh 2m Listed stks (1) gf in Sep.
Crafty Codger (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and soon pushed along in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 8th of 12, 7l behind County Wexford (8-13) at Dundalk 1m app hcp pol in Mar.
Alhellal (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon weakened, 10th of 11, 8l behind Hes Our Music (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Lady Marmelo (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Midfield, headway over 2f out, never on terms, 8th of 16, 4l behind Hurry Home Poppa (10-0) at Redcar 1m 6f hcp 0-65 (6) sft in Nov.
Madeira Classic (IRE) 4-1 (7-11) Prominent, 5th early, not much room behind horses 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 14, nk behind Rocky Bleier (9-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp in Oct.
Black Spot On (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Led early, headed after 2f, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra under 2f out, weakened, eased inside final furlong, 9th of 12, 24l behind Clondaw Warrior (9-2) at Tramore 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Annadiamond (IRE) 5-1fav (8-7) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, on terms from 3f out, soon led, headed and 3rd 1f out, one pace, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Dancingwithangels (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 4f app hcp 50-75.
Annagh Haven (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, no impression entering straight, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 11, 16l behind Shadagann (10-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp 50-70 gd in Sep.
Breenainthemycra (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Prominent, ridden in 2nd on outer entering straight, 2nd 1f out, no impression final furlong, 4th of 8, 5l behind Master Of Time (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3yo hcp pol in Jan '14.
Circe's Island (IRE) 33-1 (7-8) Prominent, 3rd early, lost place and no extra from over 1f out, 14th of 18, 12l behind Diesel Ten (9-12) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp sft in Oct '13.
Pleasing Sunset (IRE) 7-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out, last of 13, 28l behind Celestial Prospect (9-7) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in May '13.
Boston Icon (USA) 66-1 (9-5) Dwelt, held up, 14th early, pushed along towards rear after halfway, behind and eased straight, last of 16, well behind Lady Clitico (9-0) at Bellewstown 1m 4f mdn stks gd in Jul.
