towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in 13th halfway, no impression 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, pushed along in 12th halfway, no extra over 2f out, eased, tailed off
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out
rear of mid-division, never a factor, 11th halfway, pushed along in 10th 2f out, soon no extra
always rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached 4f out, no extra, eased in straight, completely tailed off
mid-division, pushed along in 10th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, some progress in 7th halfway, travelled well to lead over 2f out, quickened clear over 1f out, stayed on well, very easily
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along to dispute approaching straight and ridden to lead 3f out, under pressure and headed over 2f out, soon no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
tracked leader, progress to dispute after 4f, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra over 2f out, weakened
led, joined after 4f, ridden and headed 3f out, no impression on easy winner in 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace to go moderate 2nd final 50 yards
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden to go 5th 2f out, no impression on easy winner in 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra 2f out, weakened
Galway Hurdle winner Quick Jack started favourite for the Ebor then finished third in the Cesarewitch so he's obviously racing over a trip too short though his class can see him produce a strong run. Ceylon will love the conditions having won twice on heavy going last season though she pulled up when tried over hurdles in January. STUCCODOR (NAP) has won six times on Turf including the 2014 Irish Lincoln. He's finished second in five of his eight starts over hurdles and will be fit for this so gets the nod to add another victory to his tally. Sr Cartage is another who will enjoy the conditions as he scored twice on testing ground in September before an excellent third in the November Handicap at Leopardstown. He'll be ready for this and looks the main threat as Hes Our Music, who is well enough handicapped, prefers quicker going.
Quick Jack (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, chasing leaders over 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, soon every chance, not pace of leading duo towards finish, 3rd of 34, 1 1/4l behind Grumeti (8-2) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Sir Ector (USA) 5-1 (11-12) Slow 2nd, chased leaders, dropped to 5th and slightly slow 4 out, soon closed again, on terms 3 out where mistake, soon headed, still chasing leaders and pushed along before straight, soon no impression, 3rd of 6, 14 1/4l behind Wrath Of Titans (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
Intisari (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Disputed lead early, prominent, on terms again from 4f out, led approaching straight, soon pushed along, pressed from over 2f out and soon headed and no impression, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Zannda (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Chapter Seven 14-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 11 1/2l behind Silwana (9-4) at Curragh 2m lst stks (1) gd in Sep.
Stuccodor (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Led and disputed early, chased leader in 2nd from before 4th, 3rd from 5th, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 2nd last, kept on same pace without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Automated (11-11) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 5-1 (9-10) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead over 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Bishan Bedi (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Ceylon (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slightly slow 2nd, closer order 5th, moderate 5th from 4 out, weakened and eased approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hvy in Jan.
Heartbreak City (FR) 9-1 (9-0) Towards rear, some progress on outer entering straight, no impression over 1f out, eased inside final furlong, 17th of 23, 11 1/4l behind Silver Concorde (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Vivat Rex (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 17th halfway, no extra under 2f out, 16th of 22, 25 1/4l behind Sruthan (9-6) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Sr Cartage (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Led, joined briefly halfway, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, kept on under pressure, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 23, 1/2l behind Silver Concorde (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Xebec (USA) 13-2 (9-12) Chased leader, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 13th of 18, 14 1/2l behind Stronger Than Me (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Papa's Way (IRE) 4-1 (12-4) Made all, pressed 3 out, ridden before last, kept on well run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar beating Stolberg (12-5) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Theos Well 11-8fav (9-12) Chased leaders in 3rd, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 7, dist behind Hazariban (8-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Multiculture (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Raced in 4th, pushed along over 2f out, still in touch but dropped to last 1f out, no impression, last of 5, 3 3/4l behind Hat Alnasar (9-9) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Mar.
Marshall Jennings (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Tracked leader in 3rd, 4th halfway, driven in 3rd under 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 18th of 22, 14 1/2l behind Hint of A Tint (9-3) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
