chased leaders, 6th and ridden 2f out, soon weakened
always behind, soon ridden, weakened from halfway
close up in 2nd, ridden to dispute lead under 2f out, led over 1f out, narrowly headed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
chased leaders on far side to over 2f out, weakened
held up, some progress into 8th over 1f out, no extra when eased inside final furlong
held up, ridden after halfway, one pace under pressure from over 1 1/2f out
prominent on far side, 3rd after halfway, 2nd and challenged 1f out, soon led narrowly, kept on under pressure, headed near finish
prominent on stands rail, 5th under 2f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders to halfway, weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders on far side, progress into 4th and ridden to challenge 1f out, kept on under pressure
led, ridden and joined under 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up, ridden and no impression from 2f out
chased leaders in mid-division, ridden 2f out, 7th 1 1/2f out, one pace
tracked leaders, smooth progress 1 1/2f out, 5th over 1f out, soon challenged, kept on well to lead near finish
Despite this being extremely competitive, four of the last five favourites have won. Half-a-dozen of these ran in the race at Navan 10 days ago won by Statue Of Dreams with ONE OF THREE easily coming out best in second place. She's been raised 3lb for that and doesn't win often but should put matters right here. Trotting Weasel reverts to the minimum trip after running reasonably well over further and should be suited while Ability N Deliver and The Hamptons are closely matched on their recent run at Bellewstown and should get involved.
Finalstar (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged 2f out, disputed lead 1 1/2f out, narrowly headed over 1f out, no extra when short of room near finish, 4th of 14, 1 1/4l behind Mini Chou (8-12) at Dundalk 6f app flls mdn stks pol.
Ballyronan Boy (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, weakened, 14th of 15, 37l behind Mac Tiernan (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf in Sep.
One Of Three (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 4th 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 23, 1 1/4l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.
Ucanchoose (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on same pace, 11th of 23, 11l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.
The Hamptons (IRE) 9-4fav (11-0) Disputed lead, headed after halfway, driven along in 3rd 2f out, soon no extra, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 9l behind Under Review (10-9) at Laytown 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Desert Ben (IRE) 7-1fav (9-5) Never better than mid-division, 14th of 23, 12l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.
Trotting Weasel (IRE) 13-2 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 7l behind Buaiteoir (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Danehill Spirit (IRE) 25-1 (9-2) Always prominent, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 16, 7l behind Jedward (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn stks.
Juicy Couture (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Soon disputed lead, headed over 1 1/2f out, no extra from 1f out, 9th of 16, 11l behind Jedward (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn stks.
Withnail (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 5l behind Hello Man (9-11) at Listowel 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Grange Poppy (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, ridden and weakened entering straight, 13th of 14, 14l behind Hello Man (9-11) at Listowel 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Diamond Fire (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, no extra from 2f out, 19th of 23, 15l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.
Fast Hanna (USA) 14-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 6th under pressure approaching straight, soon no extra, 9th of 14, 12l behind Boynagh Joy (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Road To Victory (IRE) 20-1 (8-7) Towards rear, no impression under pressure from 2f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 7th of 23, 9l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.
Ability N Delivery 15-8fav (9-7) With leaders, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 2 1/2l behind The Jailer (8-10) at Ffos Las 5f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in Sep.
Spiritina (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Prominent, 4th halfway, driven along and dropped to 6th 1f out, no extra, 9th of 15, 4l behind Speed Dream (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-85 gf in Aug.
Pimlico Sound (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Never better than mid-division, no impression from 2f out, 18th of 23, 14l behind Statue Of Dreams (9-5) at Navan 5f app hcp 47-65.
