chased leader, disputed from 6th, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 1st and mistake 6th, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2 out, shaken up to assert before last, easily
held up towards rear, slight mistake 3 out and ridden in rear, no impression before 2 out, left 4th 2 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden in 5th before 2 out where bad mistake and on knees, pulled up
led, slight mistake 6th and disputed, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, headed 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, close up when fell 2 out
NEW KID IN TOWN had only shown moderate form despite winning a bumper and a maiden hurdle but revelled in front-running at Kilbeggan and looked a smart prospect. He's taking on better opposition here but looks the type to follow. Duckweed has won twice over fences but hasn't done as well in handicap company on his last two starts, nor has Kylestyle, but Chief Of Panama battled on strongly to catch Samanntom at Punchestown and is improving over fences. Heron Heights has won two of four races over fences and looked a nice prospect at Limerick in July but made too many mistakes at Kilbeggan last month. Swantykay has run the occasional good race and would have a chance if the ground remains on the quick side.
Duckweed (IRE) 4-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, disputed from 3rd, ridden 2 out, soon under pressure in 5th, kept on one pace from before last, 5th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Heist (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Heron Heights (IRE) 9-4fav (11-6) Mid-division, not fluent 5 out and 6th before next, mistake 3 out and ridden after next, no impression in 8th before last, 9th of 12, 23 1/4l behind Heist (10-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Kylestyle (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up, reminders 6th, soon 10th, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra, 8th of 13, dist behind Empresario (10-9) at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Chief Of Panama (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) In rear, slight mistake 1st, closer in mid-division at 6th, went 3rd 3 out, 2nd entering straight, ridden in 2nd 2 out, headway to lead narrowly at last, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Samanntom (11-3) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
New Kid In Town (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Made all, ridden clear after 2 out, jumped slightly right last, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Sep beating Ocean Glandore (11-12) by 19l, 13 ran.
Swantykay (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Raced in rear, improved into 4th before 7th, not fluent 3 out and pushed along before next, ridden and no impression from last, 4th of 5, 22 3/4l behind Marinero (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f gd in Sep.
Carole Rose (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistakes 9th and 5 out, 3rd after 4 out, ridden in 4th next, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 19l behind Westerner Lady (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f sft in Sep.
Sir Ector (USA) 20-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, ridden 4 out, no impression before next, slight mistake 2 out, weakened, 7th of 9, 36 1/2l behind Black Benny (11-0) at Down Royal 2m gd in Aug.
