prominent, soon 2nd, slightly bumped with rival under 2f out, soon on terms, headed over 1f out and kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
tracked leaders, effort straight, weakened final furlong
a little slow into stride, towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon some headway, kept on well without reaching front pair inside final furlong
quick away and led early, tracked leaders, pushed along before straight, challenged under 2f out, soon on terms, headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
soon mid-division, headway on inner from 2f out, one pace final furlong
prominent early, soon chased leaders, effort straight, one pace final furlong
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, towards rear, some headway when tight for room and switched left over 1f out, one pace after
a little slow into stride, soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, one pace final furlong
a little slow into stride, in rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon some headway, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong
soon led, slightly bumped with rival under 2f out, soon joined and headed, weakened final furlong
soon chased leaders, effort straight, led over 1f out, edged left inside final furlong, kept on well
Despite a welter burden, Mutadaawel has plenty going for him here. Gavin Ryan takes off 5lb and he was third over this course and distance a week ago – blinkers could also aid his cause. Silk Cravat, one of four previous course and distance winners, has been running well enough without pulling up any trees. Peshkova won at Cork when last seen and appears to have a decent draw but LILY’S PRINCE looked to be on the way back here 12 days ago and Oisin Orr is keeping faith with Garvan Donnelly’s veteran.
Mutadaawel (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Prominent, on terms after 1 1/2f, soon led, joined over 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Kafu (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Honor Oak (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Prominent, led after 1f, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Dancing On A Dream (9-11) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Muzbid (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Chased clear leader, 3rd halfway, closer early straight, soon ridden and no extra from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 8, 14 3/4l behind Spanish Tenor (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp hvy in Oct.
Fit For Function 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division early, pushed along over 2f out, soon one pace, 11th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Bopedro (9-9) at Cork 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Peshkova (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Soon tracked leaders in main group near side, pushed along under 3f out, challenged final furlong, led inside final 100yds, stayed on well, won at Cork 7f hcp fll gd in Aug beating Galtee Mist (9-0) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Silk Cravat 18-1 (10-1) Waited with, 12th approaching halfway, switched right to outer from 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind No Speed Limit (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Distant Mirage 14-1 (9-6) A little slow into stride, raced in 8th early, 7th approaching straight, soon effort, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Scream (9-2) at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Oct.
Lily's Prince (IRE) 18-1 (9-11) Waited with, 10th approaching halfway, headway to challenge inside final furlong, kept on without matching front pair, 3rd of 14, 1l behind No Speed Limit (10-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Beleaguerment (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Always rear, soon trailing, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 9th of 11, 18 3/4l behind Njord (9-5) at Curragh 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Toffee Galore 20-1 (9-3) A little keen, raced in 5th early, 8th 3f out, no extra from over 1f out, 15th of 22, 12 1/4l behind Mother Vincent (9-9) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Count Of Carabass (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) A little slow into stride, soon mid-division, 8th approaching halfway, raced on outer straight and headway, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Fashaar (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
