towards rear, some headway 3f out, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from over 2f out
chased leaders, 11th 6f out, kept on same pace under pressure from under 3f out
always prominent, travelling best from under 3f out, led over 1 1/2f out, clear inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably
mid-division, 12th 6f out, no impression from 4f out
soon mid-division, closed to track leaders from 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from under 2f out
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 4f out
prominent, on terms 4f out, no extra from over 2f out
prominent, led after 6f, strongly pressed and joined from 2f out, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong
chased leaders, 10th 4f out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders, 9th 4f out, soon no extra, tailed off
stumbled badly leaving stalls, chased leaders, 8th 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure from under 3f out
soon prominent, dropped to 4th under 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
dwelt, always towards rear
led, headed after 6f, on terms again 4f out, 2nd over 2f out, soon no impression
held up, closer order from 6f out, 7th 4f out, ridden in 3rd from under 2f out, no impression in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
Dream Champion, a dual winner over hurdles in August, has finished tailed off in his two recent starts over timber and is best watched for now. Binocular won over the C&D last July and though 8lb higher can't be ruled out but Bondage hasn't run particularly well over timber for Gordon Elliott after being claimed off the Flat at Leicester. Mutadarrej won twice over 2m1f at Bath last summer but those victories were on firm ground and conditions will be quite testing today so this can go to TAKASIMA, still a maiden but a close fourth behind Leah Claire at Roscommon recently and looking well handicapped. Lucky Spring would have a big say in this if getting a run from his reserve spot.
Dream Champion 25-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, no impression from 4f out, 12th of 16, 20l behind Reach The Stars (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp 50-70 sft in Apr.
Binocular 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out, 11th of 15, 15l behind Quench The Flame (9-3) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug.
Bondage (IRE) 3-1 (9-1) Tracked leader, led over 2f out, soon joined, ridden and edged left inside final furlong, just held on close home, won at Leicester 1m 4f clm stks (5) gs in Oct beating Country Road (9-4) by hd, 7 ran.
Kalmez (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) 7th of 25, 20l behind Concrete And Clay (12-3) at Punchestown 1m 7f stks gs in Apr '08.
Mutadarrej (IRE) 5-6fav (8-10) Held up, headway to go close up halfway, effort over 3f out, led over 2f out,soon joined, ridden and pressed over 1f out, stayed on to assert final 100 yards, won at Bath 2m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) fm in Aug beating The Composer (8-6) by 2l, 5 ran.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 8-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 4f out, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Isabellareine (9-8) at Galway 2m hcp 50-70 gf in Jul.
Vital Plot (USA) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, went moderate 2nd 4f out, no extra from early straight, 6th of 9, 14l behind Fictional Account (10-0) at Dundalk 2m 1f hcap pol in Jul.
Articilitis (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd for much, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Dearest Girl (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80.
High Treason (USA) 20-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 28l behind Golan Go (9-6) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
Striking Force (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Prominent, 5th from 2f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 8l behind Golan Go (9-6) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
King Of Tara (USA) 7-1 (9-11) Towards rear, in touch when checked under 2f out, no extra, 12th of 14, 14l behind Sparring Partner (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Acclaimed Piper (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Soon led, headed approaching halfway, led again over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 11th of 14, 20l behind Takendo (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hacp 0-70 pol in Feb '09.
Mosman Park (FR) 28-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 8, 11l behind Keep It Cool (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-80 pol.
Frutti Tutti (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 13l behind Leah Claire (9-8) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80.
Takasima (IRE) 25-1 (8-2) Soon led, attempted to assert from over 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 3/4l behind Leah Claire (9-8) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80.
Lucky Spring (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Held up, 12th halfway, progress over 3f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 7l behind Driveheron (9-6) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Jettymarc (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) 13th of 16, 29l behind Emrani (9-3) at Down Royal 2m hcp 50-80 gd in Sep.
Ghareer (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Held up, some progress 4f out, 8th into straight, no extra when eased inside final furlong, 10th of 16, 18l behind Driveheron (9-6) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
The Pott Reidy (USA) 7-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, 11th of 12, 19l behind Cannot Give (9-1) at Killarney 1m 6f stks in Aug.
