settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, headway from over 2f out, led just inside final furlong, soon strongly pressed, headed final 100 yards but kept on under pressure
prominent, 2nd halfway, disputed under pressure 3f out, soon no extra, weakened
prominent, led at halfway, driven along and headed over 2f out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden from 3f out, no extra from over 1f out
never a factor
always towards rear, tailed off
slowly away and towards rear, headway from halfway, went 3rd under pressure 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division best
slowly into stride and always towards rear
held up, headway on outer over 2f out, went 4th just inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure to lead final 100 yards
mid-division best, never a factor
never a factor
mid-division, some headway 3f out, 7th over 1f out, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division, smooth headway to dispute lead 3f out, led over 2f out, soon driven along and headed just inside final furlong, no extra
never a factor
never a factor
chased leaders, 6th 3f out, no impression under pressure from 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, 4th halfway, close 3rd 3f out, soon driven along, no extra and weakened over 1f out
never better than mid-division
prominent, led before halfway, headed under pressure 3f out, soon weakened
chased leaders on outer, in touch 3f out, soon no extra, weakened
Pat Flynn has Waydownsouth is great heart at present and it's no surprise that he is racing from a 24lbs higher mark than when gaining the first of his two recent victories. Joseph O'Brien has been booked and another big run is expected. Jim Bolger has been unable to get a victory out of Purple Land so far but this offer a good opportunity if he consents to produce his best form. MOTAFAANY won his first two races back in 2008 and hasn't scored since but he continues to run well and hasn't been beaten far in very tough handicaps on his last two starts. He'll get a good ride from Sam James. The very lightly raced Ted Dolly was making his handicap debut when staying on strongly over 6f at Listowel last time and as there are no doubts about him staying this trip he must be one to consider.
Cul A Dun (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression in 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 8l behind Separate Ways (9-10) at Listowel 1m 1f hcap in Sep.
Ounooi (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, tailed off, last of 15, well behind Barring Decree (9-10) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp 60-90 gf in May.
Reggae Rock (IRE) 2-1fav (9-0) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along 3f out, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, stayed on to lead last 150 yards, kept on well, won at Galway 7f 2yo aut hvy in Oct '09 beating Rudi Valentino (9-2) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Motafaany (USA) 13-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden in moderate 5th 2f out, went 3rd final furlong, kept on, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 60-90 in Sep.
Northern Rocked (IRE) 11-2fav (9-4) Mid-division, ridden in 8th halfway, weakened, 13th of 14, 21l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 60-90 in Sep.
Wellmarked (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden in 4th over 2f out, soon weakened, 8th of 9, 19l behind Miss Velocity (8-4) at Fairyhouse 6f 3yo ext hcp gd in Jun.
Purple Land (USA) 16-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride, pulled hard early, 11th halfway, ridden and kept on well from 2f out, 4th of 14, 2l behind Dahindar (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol.
Salazaar (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, switched to outer early straight, ran on from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 3l behind Prospectorous (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp pol in Sep.
Shayrazan (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Dwelt, soon prominent, 3rd approaching straight, weakened and dropped behind from 2f out, tailed off, last of 10, 46l behind Champion Boy (10-5) at Curragh 1m 4f ladies hcap in Aug.
Waydownsouth (IRE) 5-2fav (9-11) Always prominent, close 3rd entering straight, led under 2f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 1m 1f 3yo app hcp 0-70 sft in Sep beating Prince Of Fashion (9-4) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Kilmannin (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Soon mid-division, closed from before straight, no extra under pressure in moderate 5th from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 15l behind If Per Chance (10-0) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-80 gf in Jul.
Queen Commander (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 15l behind Buaiteoir (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol.
Cullofane (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 13, 11l behind Buaiteoir (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
Ted Dolly (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out, 8th 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong to 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Hello Man (9-11) at Listowel 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
Bernardo O'Higgins (USA) 10-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra straight, 13th of 14, 21l behind Solar Sail (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Master Marvel (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Towards rear, ridden and one pace straight, 7th of 10, 17l behind Cul A Dun (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-85 in Aug.
Silly Dancer (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Never better than mid-division, 7th of 16, 7l behind Teachers Choice (8-7) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 50-75 in Sep.
Holly Hill (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) Led, ridden and strongly pressed early straight, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 9l behind La Chassotte (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f app hcp 50-85 gf in Aug.
On The Loose (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, progress from 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Musical Review (9-6) at Cork 1m hcp 47-60 hvy in Apr.
Shongarem (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Mid-division, weakened straight, 12th of 16, 11l behind Teachers Choice (8-7) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 50-75 in Sep.
Rue De Cabestan (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden straight, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 15, 5l behind Phantasy Rock (9-2) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 gf in Aug.
