slowly into stride, in rear, headway into 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
always towards rear, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
slowly into stride and in rear, some progress into moderate 13th and pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
mid-division, headway 3f out, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden in close 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, progress 3f out, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, towards rear on outer, ridden over 2f out, no impression, kept on one pace
chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden under 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, no extra
in rear, ridden and closer in moderate 10th 2f out, no impression
soon led, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, headway 3f out, close 5th 2f out, soon pushed along, led 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
mid-division, ridden in 8th over 2f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden over 3f out, weakened
chased leaders, 2nd travelling well 2f out, pushed along over 1f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong
EL TREN and Joanna Walton have won this for the past two years, defying being impeded a year ago from exactly the same mark as here. He looks to have been trained for a repeat and can complete a hat-trick. Takarengo was racing over hurdles last winter but made a successful return to action on the Flat under a big weight at Clonmel. The versatile Line Out is likely to find this on the short side having followed his victory over 2m at Tramore with a close second over 2m6f over hurdles at Killarney. Moon Daisy is running very well and though up 7lb for Monday's convincing Fairyhouse victory the excellent Siobhan Rutledge can claim that amount back. Excelcius and Magnetic North are both last-time winners but the former needs further.
Takarengo (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, led narrowly inside final 100 yards, all out close home, won at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Sep beating Dark Heart (9-7) by hd, 6 ran.
Arthurian Fame (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Raced 4th, under pressure 2 1/2f out, ridden and no impression on principals 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 4th of 6, 13 3/4l behind Micro Manage (9-7) at Galway 1m 6f gd in Aug.
True Destiny 14-1 (11-10) Mid-division towards outer, 11th 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 8l behind No Thanks (10-5) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Line Out (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, closer in 5th at 8th, slight mistake next, pushed along in 4th 3 out, bumped before next where mistake, ridden and no impression before last, 3rd after last, stayed on well under pressure to go 2nd post, 2nd of 17, 1l behind Run For Oscar (11-1) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Igraine (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, carried head high and soon beaten, 10th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Sword Beach (9-2) at Windsor 1m 3f hcp (3) gf in Aug.
Moon Daisy (IRE) 13-2 (9-2) In touch, improved to 3rd halfway, progress to 2nd over 3f out, travelled well to lead narrowly over 2f out, increased advantage 1f out, kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 1m 5f hcp gf in Sep beating Lunar Power (8-13) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Mountain Fox (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 5th halfway, 6th and ridden over 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, no extra, 6th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Anyonecanhaveitall (8-10) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Excelcius (USA) 13-2 (12-2) Mid-division, closer towards outer 2f out, travelled well into 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, narrow lead last 100 yards, kept on well under pressure closing stages, won at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Sep beating Ashqar (11-13) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Magnetic North (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Always prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along and led over 2f out, soon ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug beating Powersbomb (10-0) by 1 1/4l, 16 ran.
Melburnian (FR) 17-2 (8-6) Towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division on outer entering straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Pineapple Express (9-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp fll sft in Aug.
Jeweller 66-1 (10-9) Led, headed after 3f, 2nd halfway, pushed along 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, 13th of 15, 23 1/4l behind No Thanks (10-5) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
El Tren (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Waited with mid-division, a little keen, 7th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression in moderate 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Sequoiaspirit (10-9) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp sft in Aug.
Out On Friday (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden and no extra 2f out, 15th of 16, 28 1/2l behind Ideal Pal (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Khezaana (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) In rear, 11th halfway, effort 1 1/2f out, ridden entering straight, kept on final furlong, no danger, 7th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Citronnade (9-9) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Machine Learner 5-1 (12-2) Held up towards rear, progress and not clear run 2f out, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 11, 3 1/4l behind Excelcius (12-2) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Yenillik (IRE) 100-1 (10-2) Held up in rear, raced keenly, pushed along 5f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 15, 17l behind No Thanks (10-5) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Extensio (IRE) 6-1 (9-11) Towards rear, rapid headway on outer to go moderate 6th halfway, closer in 3rd entering straight, pushed along over 1f out and kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd final 50 yards, 2nd of 20, 1 1/4l behind Dollar Value (9-6) at Navan 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Whirling Dervish 10-3 (12-0) Chased leaders in 3rd, not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along and lost place, ridden and no impression before last, weakened run-in, 7th of 8, 11 1/4l behind Spades Are Trumps (12-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f Yielding in Aug.
Pike County (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression in 8th at last, kept on one pace, 9th of 20, 16 1/2l behind Master Mcshee (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Majestic Jewel 17-2 (10-0) Pushed along briefly early and at stages after, soon rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening straight, 11th of 15, 6 3/4l behind Sea Appeal (9-8) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Contrapposto (IRE) 28-1 (9-12) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 8th 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Celestial Horizon (9-7) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Banjo (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, headway to lead briefly before 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden and dropped to 6th early run-in, no extra, 8th of 14, 14l behind Baltinglass Hill (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp gd in Aug.
