led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression on winner 1f out, no extra in 5th inside final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and improved to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on strongly and went clear inside final furlong, easily
towards rear, saddle slipped forwards after 1f, continued in rear but virtually pulled up throughout
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening easy winner
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 8th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, weakened
mid-division, closer in 4th 2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, no impression
mid-division, pushed along in 9th 2f out, no impression, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 5th and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
always towards rear, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
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Kudbegood is 0-32 on Turf but was completing a double when landing this in 2020. He'd dropped to a very winnable mark when scoring last month but is up 7lb and doesn't have his rider's 4lb claim. ELLABELLA (NAP) made most here early last month then attempted a repeat a fortnight later but was caught a furlong out. She was beaten less than a length behind two subsequent winners, with the fourth also having won since, and she'll be on a lower mark with Jack Kearney able to claim his full allowance. Royal Tribute has moved to James McAuley after landing a claimer last week while Colin Keane rode Snow Lion in a Galway maiden in October and is back on board for her all-weather and handicap debut. Curragh winner French Rescue ran his best race on the surface last month and is another to note.
Ellabella (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Led, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, narrowly headed 1f out, disputed 2nd inside final furlong, 3rd and no extra close home, 3rd of 13, 1/4l behind Jaafel (10-1) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Higher Kingdom 9-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 12th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Linus Larrabee (9-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Manwal (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Led, joined after 2f, headed after 3f, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 21st of 26, dist behind Mr Rango (10-1) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
French Rescue (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Instrumental (9-8) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Royal Tribute (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway 2f out, soon ridden and 2nd over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead closing stages, won at Dundalk 7f pol in Dec beating My Little Tip (9-7) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Padjoy (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Towards rear, reminders after 1 1/2f, behind halfway, eased under 2f out, 15th of 16, dist behind Lady Arwen (9-12) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in May.
Khattaat (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression on far side 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 14, 5l behind Linus Larrabee (9-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Jackandthefox (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Went left from stalls, towards rear of mid-division and 8th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and weakened to rear from over 1f out, last of 12, 12 1/4l behind Musical Rhapsody (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Kudbegood (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 7th 2f out, ridden and went 4th 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov beating Miss Abby Jools (10-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Snow Lion (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Towards rear early, rear of mid-division halfway, some headway approaching straight, 6th and ridden over 1f out, 4th inside final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Vocal Studies (9-8) at Galway 7f mdn hvy in Oct.
Reverberation 13-2 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, squeezed up last 100 yards, 7th of 13, 2l behind Malaysian (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Qaabil (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 11th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Malaysian (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Navorrosse (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden and closer in 5th 2f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 7l behind Kudbegood (9-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Cisne (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression on outer 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, last of 14, 10 3/4l behind The Mpex Kid (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Jered Maddox 25-1 (9-11) Always towards rear, pushed along from 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, 13th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Dandyville (10-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Gormanston (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Prominent early, 6th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra in rear 2f out, soon eased, tailed off, last of 14, dist behind Riccardi Medici (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Nov.
Macaban City (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and completely tailed off, 12th of 15, dist behind Rebel Rose (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
