chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra
chased leader in 2nd, ridden over 2f out, dropped to 6th 1f out, weakened
chased leaders and took keen hold, 4th 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
rear of mid-division, 9th 2f out, soon ridden, progress 1f out, kept on without threatening on outer final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders on outer, 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong
led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden on outer in 6th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, short of room 2f out, ridden over 1f out, headway and not much room inside final furlong, went 2nd near line, not trouble winner
in rear, 7th and short of room 2f out, unable to switch and never came off bridle, virtually pulled up final furlong
in rear, switched to outer 1 1/2f out, soon pushed along, not much room under 1f out, kept on under hands and heels inside final furlong
KATIMAVIK won over a mile here in August but looked even better when dropping to this trip at Naas last month where he won with something in hand. He's up 8lb which makes things tougher but he's progressing and can defy his big weight. Joe Eile looks held on that latest run but Chillie Billie, though Downforce could be even better treated as he had to defy a poor draw when landing a Down Royal maiden.
Katimavik (IRE) 5-1fav (9-10) Soon tracked leaders in 6th, not much room and switched right under 3f out, challenged from 2f out, on terms over 1f out, soon led, stayed on best, won at Naas 7f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Angel Of Joy (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Texas Rock (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Seanie (10-0) at Tipperary 7f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Joe Eile (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along to dispute lead 2f out, strongly pressed from over 1f out, soon headed, no extra and dropped to 4th near line, 4th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Katimavik (9-10) at Naas 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Dandyleekie (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Soon towards rear, ridden 2f out, 9th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Strait Of Zanzibar (9-4) at Dundalk 7f pol in Sep.
Wexford Opera (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved into 2nd over 2f out and soon ridden, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and lost 3rd on line, 4th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Third Dimension (9-10) at Limerick 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Chillie Billie 12-1 (8-10) Led, headed after 1f, tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out and 2nd 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Seanie (10-0) at Tipperary 7f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Chestnut Fire 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, switched left over 1f out and progress between horses to lead 150 yards out, ridden and kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep beating The Eyes Have It (9-5) by 3/4l, 15 ran.
Downforce (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden and closer on outer 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, led final 200 yards, kept on well under pressure, won at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Sep beating Peleponnesus (9-5) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Knights Templar (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Towards rear and in rear halfway, ridden over 2f out and kept on well inside final furlong, never nearer, 7th of 15, 6 3/4l behind No Way Jack (8-13) at Limerick 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Oor Jock (IRE) 13-2fav (9-12) Slightly slow away, soon improved into mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden under 2f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out, 10th of 15, 9 1/2l behind No Way Jack (8-13) at Limerick 7f hcp sft in Oct.
