tracked leaders in 2nd/3rd, 2nd from 4 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner from 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden in 4th entering straight, soon no impression
led, headed 5 out, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, no impression in 5th when fell 2 out
tracked leaders in 2nd/3rd, led from 5 out and made rest, pushed along and clear 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
held up in rear, pushed along in moderate 5th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd on outer 2 out, kept on same pace from last
Tinos Tank has been racing over further and won a maiden over 2m4f at Fairyhouse before running well for a long way over 2m6f at Navan. He could find this on the short side and USURP may have his measure. Gordon Elliott's charge didn't show much in his first two starts but landed a Fairyhouse maiden in the style of an improver and wouldn't need to do much more here. Duke Cass found three miles too far at Clonmel in September but bounced back over this track and trip last time and must be respected but Ballybryan pulled up on his return to action after a long break and the remaining pair have plenty to find.
Tinos Tank (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, 7th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Jury Duty (10-4) at Navan 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Usurp (IRE) 5-2fav (11-4) Led early, prominent, moderate 3rd approaching 4 out, improved to challenge and on terms 2 out, soon led, stayed on well run-in, won at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Oct beating Gleesons Tipp (11-4) by 1l, 16 ran.
Ballybryan (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Towards rear, mistake at 3rd, 7th after 3rd, ridden after 3 out, soon detached, pulled up before 2 out, at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Duke Cass (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 5th halfway, progress 5 out, challenged next, led after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, strongly pressed approaching last, kept on well under pressure run-in and asserted close home, won at Limerick 2m Yielding in Dec beating Aretesone (11-2) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
California Soul (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) In rear, 12th after 4 out, some progress to moderate 9th 3 out, no extra, tailed off, 9th of 15, dist behind Dr Mikey (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Hughies Bay (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led, ridden after 3 out and soon strongly pressed, headed entering straight, dropped to 4th before 2 out, moderate 3rd briefly at last, no impression, 4th of 14, 25l behind Sutton Manor (11-12) at Wexford 2m 2f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
