tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
ran green in rear, ridden and no headway final 2f
slowly into stride, soon tracking leaders, ridden 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, unable to challenge winner final furlong
led, headed over 3f out, weakened from over 2f out
pressed leader, led over 3f out, edged right over 1f out, kept on well
in touch, effort over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
MARQOOM is a half-brother to four winners, including the Group 2 winners Bonfire and Jovialty. Mark Johnson’s 200,000gns newcomer may well be good enough to make a winning start and is preferred to fellow debutant Globetrotter. The latter is also related to four winners and those with experience have yet to threaten, though Musikel has joined Karl Burke since making a modest debut at Leopardstown for Jim Bolger last year and better is expected from him.
Alfred Richardson 16-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ridden over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 8 3/4l behind Pirate Look (9-5) at Redcar 7f mdn stks (5) gs in Nov.
Circling Vultures Monsieur Bond gelding out of Knavesmire.
Globetrotter (IRE) Helmet colt out of Shimna.
Marqoom New Approach colt out of Night Frolic.
Musikel (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Led, pushed along halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression, 5th of 15, 9l behind Titus (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Ninepin Bowler Rip Van Winkle gelding out of Smooth As Silk.
Hot Gossip (IRE) 125-1 (8-3) Always towards rear, last of 10, 15l behind Lopes Dancer (10-0) at Newcastle 1m 2f mdn stks (5) pol in Mar.