towards rear, ridden halfway, under pressure in 10th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong
dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, held up on near side, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, ridden in 7th halfway, no extra 2f out
mid-division on far side, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden and disputed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders in centre, ridden and no extra 2f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden halfway, stayed on into 6th on far side 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders on far side, closer in 5th 2f out, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out
disputed early in centre, chased leaders after 2f, ridden and no extra 2f out, weakened
always towards rear, ridden and no extra halfway, eased over 1f out
soon prominent on near side, disputed after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra
prominent and pressed leaders, ridden and disputed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
soon led and disputed towards near side, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent in centre early, chased leaders after 2f, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division in centre, ridden towards rear halfway, kept on inside final furlong
BARRETSTOWN was a 28/1 chance for his handicap debut at Down Royal but belied his odds with a nose defeat by Verbal Fencing and though 3lb higher can go one better. Dreams Delivered is on the same mark as the selection after a convincing victory over the consistent Tar Heel at Fairyhouse on Monday and is an obvious danger along with Brosna Empress, who couldn't quite get to No Patience at Cork with Amazing Emma just behind. Mass Gathering landed what looked a strong claimer at Naas last week and has changed stables.
Barretstown (IRE) 28-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Verbal Fencing (9-11) at Down Royal 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Dreams Delivered (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders, 4th and pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out and headway between horses to lead final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Sep beating Tar Heel (10-3) by 1 1/4l, 7 ran.
Dream Katcher (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders early, soon dropped back towards rear, closer 2f out, switched right over 1f out, kept on one pace on outer, 8th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Sziget (9-2) at Naas 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Caidok (IRE) 28-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, no extra and one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Loch Lein (9-2) at Cork 6f mdn gf in Sep.
Mass Gathering (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders on outer, pushed along and challenged 2f out, ridden and disputed lead when edged left early final furlong, kept on well to lead close home, won at Naas 6f gd in Sep beating Zoffany's Delight (9-12) by hd, 12 ran.
Brosna Empress (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-5) Slightly impeded start, prominent, pushed along under 2f out, wandered slightly over 1f out, effort final furlong, kept on well, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind No Patience (9-9) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Tullypole Annie (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along under 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Verbal Fencing (9-11) at Down Royal 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Ablah (USA) 10-1 (9-7) Edged right away from stalls and came close with rival, towards rear, pushed along from halfway, soon some headway, chased leaders and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 5l behind No Patience (9-9) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Sep.
King Wasp (IRE) 9-1 (9-1) Waited with, soon in rear, pushed along from halfway, headway on outer straight, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 3 1/4l behind Zoffany's Delight (9-12) at Sligo 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Social Danzer (IRE) 150-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out and moderate 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 7th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Mateo Cruz (9-3) at Tipperary 5f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Amazing Emma (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Slightly bumped early, keen, close up, pushed along to challenge and on terms from 1 1/2f out, headed and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 1/2l behind No Patience (9-9) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Lisabetta (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Slowly away, detached in rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and closer over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Mass Gathering (8-12) at Naas 6f gd in Sep.
Viv Vance (IRE) 300-1 (8-8) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division halfway, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 11th of 17, 10 1/2l behind Diamond Eyes (8-10) at Navan 6f mdn fll Yielding in Sep.
Jazz Dreamers (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) A little keen, soon tracked leaders, pushed along briefly halfway, slightly impeded 2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Kaluz (9-12) at Tipperary 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Equulei (IRE) 150-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight, 6th and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Moonhall Girl (8-11) at Fairyhouse 7f gd in Sep.
