mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden into 9th 1f out, kept on final furlong
prominent early, soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong
prominent early, soon led, clear over 1f out, kept on strongly, easily
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders early, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
mid-division early, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on to 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
INXILE won this in 2009 when Snaefell, who had scored a year earlier, was around three lengths behind. The former has been running well in high grade at Meydan this winter and should be ready to take this for the second time. Snaefell finished a close third in this last year and a light campaign was highlighted by a Group 3 success at the Curragh in August for which he is penalised. The former Italy-based Lui Rei was also in action at Meydan before a fine effort in a Listed contest at Lingfield. He's capable of a big run but could just be better over an extra furlong. Three-year-olds often have an advantage at this time of year providing they are speedy enough and Knock Stars, who found 7f too far on her return at Leopardstown, has the pace to get involved while Partner, who went from being rated 70 at the beginning of last year to a final mark of 97, will be better for a promising run at Dundalk earlier this month.
Snaefell (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Prominent on stands rail, led briefly after halfway, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra from 1f out, 4th of 10, 7l behind Luisant (9-3) at Curragh 6f Listed stks (1) in Oct.
Bay Knight (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, last of 10, 15l behind Luisant (9-3) at Curragh 6f Listed stks (1) in Oct.
Calm Bay (IRE) 3-1 (9-9) Led, pressed from over 1f out, ridden and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace under pressure, 2nd of 5, 3/4l behind The Reaper (8-2) at Dundalk 5f 3yo stks pol.
Inxile (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Quickly away and soon led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra, 6th of 16, 3l behind J J The Jet Plane (8-13) at Meydan(UAE) 5f Grp 2 (1) gd in Mar.
Lui Rei (ITY) 25-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon driven to chase leaders, ridden to challenge over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 10, 1l behind Anne Of Kiev (8-9) at Lingfield 5f Listed stks (1) pol in Mar.
Partner (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Settled in rear on inner, headway between horses early straight to go 3rd, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong without reaching winner, 3rd of 5, 1l behind The Reaper (8-2) at Dundalk 5f 3yo stks pol.
Above Limits (IRE) (8-10) 6th of 9, 4l behind Jakor (8-13) at Milan(ITY) 5f Grp 3 (1) sft in Oct.
Ibelieveinmiracles (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Soon close up, no impression under pressure from 2f out, 13th of 15, 10l behind Kateeva (8-8) at Tipperary 5f app hcp 47-65 sft.
Look Busy (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Slowly into stride, in rear, not trouble leaders, 7th of 10, 3 1/2l behind Beat The Bell (8-13) at Musselburgh 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Oct.
What About Me (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Prominent, 3rd halfway,soon ridden and no extra, weakened, last of 16, 39l behind Blue Dahlia (7-8) at Curragh 6f ext hcp sft in Mar.
Knock Stars (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along in 9th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, last of 14, 12l behind Empowering (9-1) at Leopardstown 7f 3yo fll Grp 3 (1) in Mar.
