chased leaders on far side, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, 7th 2f out, soon ridden, 4th briefly 1f out, no impression final furlong
slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
upset in stalls, dwelt, towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
towards rear, progress 2f out, short of room 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden and no impression from 2f out
rear of mid-division on far side, 11th 2f out, soon ridden, 11th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, 10th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division on outer, 9th 2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home
led, edged left early and soon raced on stands' side, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, no impression final furlong
chased leaders on far side, ridden 2f out, no impression final furlong
always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong
always towards rear, no impression from halfway, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression
chased leaders on inner, checked after 1f, short of room briefly 2f out, soon switched right and ridden, 3rd 1f out, kept on well to go 2nd close home
TYLERY WONDER won this last year for Willie McCreeery and new handler Paul Midgley sends him over for a repeat on 1lb better terms. He's continued to perform with credit so is looking quite well handicapped and Pat Smullen has been booked. Cenotaph reappeared after a very long break to land a 7f Dundalk maiden in impressive fashion but is taking a big leap in class and a drop in trip. Sors has gained all three of his victories on Turf on this track and almost made it four last time when just fading close home over an extra furlong. It will be a surprise if he's not in the mix again and he holds Master Speaker on that form with the latter having a poor strike-rate for such a useful sprint handicapper. Shanghai Beauty may be a few pounds high though her young rider's claim is a bonus while it's virtually impossible to ignore the claims of any of the remainder in a very tough handicap for punters to unravel.
Sors (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, strongly challenged leader under 2f out, ridden to lead under 1f out, kept on, headed close home, dropped to 3rd on line, 3rd of 17, 1/2l behind New Bidder (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Soie D'leau 20-1 (9-1) With leader, centre, ridden and every chance inside final furlong, no extra and lost place towards finish, 5th of 20, 2 1/4l behind Captain Colby (9-0) at Doncaster 6f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Master Speaker (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Towards rear, stayed on strongly final furlong to 6th close home, never on terms, 6th of 17, 1 1/2l behind New Bidder (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Captain Power (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Towards rear, driven over 2f out, switched right over 1f out, good headway to close on leaders, soon ridden, kept on to 7th without threatening, 7th of 17, 1 1/2l behind New Bidder (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Downforce (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Rear, driven into mid-division under 2f out, 8th under 1f out, soon ridden, kept on well to 4th, nearest finish, 4th of 17, 1 1/4l behind New Bidder (9-4) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Lady Mega (IRE) 9-2fav (9-3) Towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Tithonus (8-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
Athas An Bhean 33-1 (9-1) Rear, driven halfway, no impression, kept on same pace final furlong, 9th of 11, 8l behind Ostatnia (8-13) at Tipperary 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Penny Pepper (IRE) 5-1fav (9-11) Mid-division and 8th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and weakened from over 1f out, last of 13, 11l behind Sors (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Sahreej (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and progress into 6th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on well in 3rd inside final furlong, not reach leaders, 3rd of 10, 1/2l behind Tithonus (8-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
Peticoatgovernment (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leader in close 2nd, pushed along from 2f out and ridden over 1f out, no impression and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Sors (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Primo Uomo (IRE) 5-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride and always behind, no impression straight, 9th of 10, 5 1/2l behind Tithonus (8-4) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
Tylery Wonder (IRE) 9-2fav (9-1) Raced centre, over all leader, ridden over 1f out, caught post, 2nd of 13, hd behind Singeur (9-4) at Doncaster 5f hcp (4) gs in Sep.
Shanghai Beauty (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Disputed lead, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed and joined close home, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 14, shd behind Bluesbreaker (9-9) at Navan 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Raced in 7th early, 5th before straight, switched right inside final furlong, soon no impression, kept on, 5th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Canary Row (9-4) at Listowel 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Tithonus (IRE) 11-2 (8-4) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in 3rd 2f out, headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep beating Ostatnia (9-4) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bluesbreaker (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Soon led, headed from 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 1 1/2l behind Ducky Mallon (9-12) at Navan 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Bainne (IRE) 5-4fav (8-13) Dwelt, held up in 6th, pushed along 2f out, headway on outer 1 1/2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out,improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Gowran Park 1m fll gd in Aug beating Zebgrey (9-5) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Rattling Jewel 15-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, progress to dispute lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure close home, 3rd of 14, hd behind Bluesbreaker (9-9) at Navan 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Cenotaph (USA) Evensfav (9-9) Mid-division, headway entering straight, 3rd travelling well 2f out, led on-bridle 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, very easily, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Sep beating Flowerhill Nova (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Accalia (IRE) 13-8jfav (9-0) Prominent and disputed lead, led 2f out, soon asserted and 2 lengths clear over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, held on, won at Down Royal 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Sep beating Waitaki (9-0) by nk, 8 ran.
