held up in rear, slight mistake 4th, improved on outer to challenge entering straight, disputed 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders early, 5th from 5th, pushed along in rear after 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace from before last
led, headed 5th, close up and disputed from before 7th, went left and slight mistake 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra
chased leader, led 5th, pressed and disputed from before 7th, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra from next
held up early, 4th halfway, ridden to press leaders 3 out, under pressure in 3rd next, kept on same pace
held up behind leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute entering straight, pushed along to lead narrowly before 2 out, kept on well run-in, comfortably
Peregrine Run has been in outstanding form over fences and the race conditions suit so it will be a surprise if he's not in contention. Woodland Opera beat him narrowly over hurdles at Down Royal in August but is 5lb worse off while Doctor Duffy is progressing nicely and though taking a leap in grade his trainer wouldn't be running him unless confident of a good performance. Tombstone generally performs in top company but seems better over the minimum trip over timber and was a long way behind RASHAAN (NAP) in a Fairyhouse Grade 2 in April. The latter won this in 2017 and though not the most consistent performer would be very difficult to beat on the balance of his form. Both Chatham Street Lad and Dr Mikey are suited by the race conditions though both prefer plenty of give in the ground.
Doctor Duffy (IRE) 11-10fav (11-10) A little keen in 2nd at slow pace, jumped big at 6th, dropped to 3rd after 8th, switched left to outer approaching straight, soon pushed along, on terms before last, came close with rival briefly run-in, led and stayed on best final 50yds, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f gd in Jun beating Jerandme (11-10) by 1l, 4 ran.
Rashaan (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Held up, mainly 4th, pushed along before 3 out, ridden in rear 3 out, closer on outer in 3rd before 2 out, under pressure in 4th after 2 out, kept on same pace, hampered last and no impression run-in, 3rd of 5, 4 1/4l behind Goose Man (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f Yielding in Jun.
Woodland Opera (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Awkward leaving stalls, soon chased leader, headway to 2nd after 4f, disputed after 6f, 2nd over 6f out, ridden and weakened under 4f out, eased 2f out, finished moderate 7th, placed moderate 6th, last of 7, 28 1/4l behind Newcross (11-0) at Listowel 1m 7f Yielding in Jun.
Chatham Street Lad (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead briefly and ridden 2 out, soon headed, 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 14, 10 3/4l behind Eight And Bob (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Feb.
Great Trango (IRE) 9-2 (10-10) Mid-division early, 9th from 4th, pushed along in rear after 3 out, soon no impression, last of 10, 21 3/4l behind Ming Dynasty (10-3) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 10-11fav (11-12) Tracked leaders in 4th, went 3rd 3 out, 2nd travelling well entering straight, disputed lead and pushed along 2 out, led at last and soon ridden clear, stayed on well close home, comfortably, won at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Jul beating Mill Quest (11-2) by 2 1/2l, 6 ran.
Tombstone (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Disputed lead early, prominent, switched left after 2 out and ridden, not match front pair approaching last, kept on same pace run-in and dropped to 4th near line, 4th of 5, 5 1/4l behind Thomas Hobson (11-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) gd in Jul.
Dr Mikey (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Led, headed 3rd and raced in 2nd, not fluent 5th, no extra straight, 4th of 6, dist behind Lac Kivu (11-4) at Cork 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Lachlan Bridge (GER) (11-3) 3rd of 5, 7 1/2l behind at Granville 3m 2f in Aug.
