tracked leader, 4th before 5th, dropped to 5th after 7th, progress at 8th, led narrowly 2 out, headed before last, no impression on winner run-in
chased leader, dropped to 9th after 7th, soon weakened and detached, pulled up before 8th
rear, 6th after 7th, no impression in moderate 5th 2 out, no extra before last
rear of mid-division, improved to 4th after 7th, headway on outer before 3 out, closed 2 out, led before last, driven out run-in
tracked leader, took closer order in 2nd before 5th, led before 7th, headed 2 out, soon dropped to 3rd and no impression on leaders, kept on run-in
led, increased advantage at 2nd, not fluent at 3rd, reduced lead before 5th, headed before 7th, 3rd after 7th, 2nd at 8th, lost place before 3 out, weakened after 3 out
towards rear, 7th after 8th, progress before 3 out, no impression on principals after 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in
chased leader, progress after 4th, 2nd after 7th, 3rd at 8th, under pressure and dropped to rear before 3 out, weakened
rear, mistake at 1st, 8th after 7th, under pressure and weakened after 3 out, never a factor
Ballywilliam Boy has an extra penalty for gaining his second victory over hurdles at Galway last week where he made all for a convincing victory. The Getaway Star was receiving a stone when beating Benbulben Boy just over three lengths at Limerick in July and the revised weights favour the latter. CAPTAIN KANGAROO has taken some time to get his act together but looked a real staying type when scoring over the trip at Listowel and can continue on the upgrade. Sweet Street is another confirmed stayer with a chance in a competitive event.
Ballywilliam Boy (IRE) 9-4 (11-12) Made all, 2 lengths lead halfway, asserted after 2 out, pushed out and kept on well run-in, won at Galway 2m 5f sft in Oct beating Perfect Attitude (11-12) by 5l, 4 ran.
Benbulben Boy (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd and next, disputed 3rd halfway, slow and pushed along 6th, mistake and dropped to rear 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, last of 6, 29 3/4l behind Impervious (11-0) at Listowel 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Sep.
Captain Kangaroo (IRE) 6-5fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 5th, 5th halfway, pushed along and headway on outer to challenge 2 out, soon led, kept on well and drew clear run-in, won at Listowel 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep beating Bite That (12-0) by 4l, 16 ran.
Chicago Time (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Tracked leader, 4th after 6th, headway travelling well after 4 out, led and asserted before 3 out, strongly pressed and headed before last, ridden and rallied to lead closing stages, kept on well, won at Cork 2m 4f mdn gd in Oct beating Mahlers Dollar (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Mr Josiey Wales (IRE) 4-6fav (12-0) Prominent, soon 2nd, chased clear leader before 7th, closed up after 9th, mistake 5 out, led 2 out, soon asserted and stayed on well, easily, won at Cork 3m mdn gd in Apr beating Imperial Tune (11-13) by 12l, 15 ran.
Sweet Street (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake at 5th, led narrowly at 8th, headed after 9th, led at 10th, joined after 4 out, led narrowly 3 out where not fluent, asserted before 2 out, kept on well, won at Cork 3m gd in Oct beating Dedanann (11-6) by 3 1/4l, 5 ran.
The Getaway Star (IRE) 8-11fav (11-2) Raced in 2nd, pushed along briefly approaching straight, soon on terms and quickly in front travelling smoothly, pushed along and went on 2 out, ridden out and stayed on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 4f gd in Jul beating Benbulben Boy (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 4 ran.
Craic Eile (IRE) 40-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute under 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 23, 6 1/4l behind Belgoprince (9-12) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Brooks Falls (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, not fluent 4th, ridden and some headway after 2 out, no impression in moderate 4th when slightly hampered and left 3rd at last, kept on one pace under pressure, dropped to 4th final 50 yards, 4th of 12, 9l behind Whatucallher (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Carrig Rock (IRE) 2-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed briefly 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, close up and every chance last, under pressure in 2nd entering straight, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 8 1/2l behind Calthor (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
