towards rear, progress into mid-division before straight, ridden in 7th entering straight, no extra before 2 out
mid-division, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, towards rear and slight mistake 6 out, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression next
chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to dispute after 3 out, ridden 2 out, kept on, no extra in 2nd closing stages
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no extra entering straight
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, stayed on to dispute 2 out, kept on best run-in and asserted closing stages
mid-division, closer in 7th after 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out
mid-division, progress into 6th 4 out, closer in 5th before straight, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace
held up in rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight
held up towards rear, progress into 8th and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, no impression in 6th last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress into 8th before straight, ridden to close in 6th 2 out, no impression on leaders in 4th last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 3rd 3 out, soon disputed, ridden 2 out, kept on, no extra in 3rd run-in
led, mistake 5 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged before 2 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden entering straight, closer in 7th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
Vote Of Confidence just beat Badgerfort, who runs in the previous race, at Down Royal then ran well in a slightly better race at Downpatrick. Whatever It Takes bounced back to form to land a very moderate handicap at Kilbeggan and will do well to follow up with a 7lb rise to contend with but A Decent Excuse has reverted to hurdles on a much lower mark than over fences and very nearly took advantage at Listowel. DEFINITE INCOME is improving rapidly and his only defeat in her last three came over a trip too short. She was impressive at Cork last time and would have won more easily but for a last-flight blunder so even a 10lb rise doesn't look enough to prevent another victory. Blackthorn Prince is another with a big weight rise to contend with after a comprehensive victory at Ballinrobe when strongly supported but he looks a big threat.
Vote Of Confidence (USA) 6-1 (11-2) Raced in rear, improved into 4th after 5 out and went 3rd after next, challenged on outer 2 out and ridden in 2nd after last, no extra and dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 8, 6 1/2l behind Coolfighter (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Whatever It Takes (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Soon held up towards rear, 9th after 6th, niggled along after 8th, dropped to 11th 4 out, soon driven, progress to 7th after 3 out, headway to 3rd after 2 out, on terms at last, soon led run-in, ridden out, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun beating Oisin James (11-8) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
A Decent Excuse (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Led early, tracked leaders, on terms briefly from 3 out, pushed along straight, slightly hampered 2 out, kept on well without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Garri Rua (12-0) at Listowel 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Definite Income (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, improved to lead 3 out, asserted between last 2, bad mistake last, stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 3m hcp gd in Aug beating Our Sox (11-10) by 6l, 21 ran.
Blackthorn Prince 3-1fav (11-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2 out, soon led, ridden last, asserted entering straight, kept on strongly, won at Ballinrobe 3m hcp Yielding in Aug beating Ballygill Princess (11-0) by 6l, 12 ran.
Duke Cass (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 22 3/4l behind Swamp Fox (10-10) at Listowel 2m hcp hvy in Sep.
Rockey Storm (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Mid-division, progress into 5h after 3 out, closer 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on into 2nd briefly run-in, no chance with winner, 3rd and kept on same pace closing stages, 3rd of 19, 6l behind Father Jed (10-0) at Galway 2m 5f hcp sft in Sep.
Sir Vincent (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Led, jumped right 1st and 2nd, joined after next, headed before 5th, dropped to 5th from 4 out, soon lost place, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Double Windsor (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden straight, chased winner from last, kept on well without getting there closing stages, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Simiel (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Oscar Chimes (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Led, pressed passing 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, under pressure in 5th before last, soon no extra, 6th of 16, 27l behind Father Jed (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Cadawill (IRE) 4-1fav (11-8) Prominent early, tracking leaders when not fluent 3 out, dropped to mid-division and no impression straight, 9th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Finding Touch (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Festive Day (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Mid-division, slight mistake 5th and reminder, ridden halfway, weakened to rear 5 out, completely tailed off, 13th of 16, dist behind Father Jed (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Granny Biddy (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, 9th at 5th, went poor 5th approaching straight, not fluent last, one pace, 4th of 14, dist behind She's A Star (11-3) at Listowel 2m mdn hvy in Sep.
Tb Broke Her (IRE) 7-2jfav (10-5) Mid-division, ridden into 6th after 3 out, no impression 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 5th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Diamond Dame (10-11) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
