tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway, no extra and dropped to rear approaching straight, weakened, eased, tailed off
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out and edged right, kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
dwelt and switched left in rear from stalls, some progress under 2f out and ridden in 9th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
rear of mid-division, some progress on inner over 2f out, no impression 1f out, no extra
mid-division, progress to dispute 2f out, soon ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression closing stages
tracked leaders, ran freely, 7th halfway, progress between horses under 2f out and ridden to lead over 1f out, under pressure and edged right inside final furlong, no extra and headed closing stages
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some progress under 2f out, 7th 1f out, slightly hampered inside final furlong, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, under pressure in 4th 1f out, edged right and every chance inside final furlong, no impression close home
towards rear, some progress on outer and ridden in 8th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead closing stages
mid-division, ridden 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along entering straight and soon no extra, weakened
dwelt and in rear, some progress on outer halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
LIGETI went up 8lb for a narrow-but-comfortable victory over a mile last month but had little difficulty following up over this trip last week. He's been put up another 9lb but is progressing fast enough to defy the extra. So Sensible is generally consistent and ran very well over a mile here in early December where he was staying on strongly while Ineffable, who has been hurdling, has his first start for new connections after being claimed following his second place last month. Tenerezza has shown her best form on Tapeta, including her recent Wolverhampton success, but she's quite lightly-raced and may have more to offer. Hello Humpfrey scored over 1m4f in January and was staying on at the finish over this trip last week.
King Of Country 80-1 (11-10) Held up, moderate 7th from 3rd, towards rear when slight mistake 3 out, soon no danger, last of 13, dist behind Melon (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn gd in Jan.
Ligeti (IRE) 4-5fav (9-12) Mid-division, progress into 5th 2f out, ridden into close 3rd 1f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, led close home, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb beating Cristy's Call (9-4) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
I Will Excel (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) 2nd early, raced in near side group until alone near side after halfway, no impression and kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Ducky Mallon (9-12) at Navan 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Mulzamm (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Mid-division and ran freely, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 13 1/2l behind Chestnut Fire (10-0) at Dundalk 1m pol in Feb.
Pyla (IRE) 50-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, weakened, 10th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Arbourfield (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
So Sensible (IRE) 11-2 (9-11) Prominent, soon raced 3rd on inner, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, kept on final furlong to 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Poetic Choice (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Ineffable (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and some progress to go 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Catchy Lass (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Feb.
Tenerezza (IRE) 13-8fav (9-0) Held up in touch, headway to lead over 1f out, soon edged left, just held on, won at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp fll (5) pol in Feb beating Dose (8-12) by shd, 6 ran.
Manorov 9-1 (9-12) Held up towards rear, progress under 2f out, ridden in 5th on outer 1f out, no impression final 100 yards, 7th of 14, 2 1/4l behind War Room (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
Settle For Red (IRE) 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division on inner, progress to chase leaders halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 12, 2 1/2l behind Admodum (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Feb.
King Christophe (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Serefeli (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
Dark Amber 7-1 (8-8) Held up behind, pushed along over 2f out, never a factor, 7th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Favorite Girl (9-3) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp fll (5) pol in Jan.
Spirit Of The Law (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, last of 17, 31 1/4l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Hello Humpfrey (IRE) 9-2 (9-0) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden 2f out, progress on outer into 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Serefeli (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Feb.
