soon tracked leaders in 5th and in nearside group, dropped to 9th 1f out, no extra
took keen hold, soon raced in 10th and in nearside group, pushed along from 3f out, dropped to 14th 1f out, no extra
edged left out of stalls and bumped slightly, prominent, soon 3rd on outer, pushed along from 3f out, soon lost place, dropped to rear and no extra from over 2f out, eased from 1 1/2f out
soon chased leaders in 7th, headway behind horses travelling smoothly over 2f out, soon switched left, chased leader in 2nd 1f out, stayed on well to lead closing stages
a little keen, soon towards rear in 13th and in nearside group, still 13th 1f out, no extra
in rear and raced in nearside group, 12th 1f out, no extra
soon raced in 8th, no impression in 5th from 1f out, kept on
held up, took keen hold, soon towards rear in 14th and in nearside group, 11th 1f out, one pace
prominent, soon 2nd, pushed along 3f out, dropped to 6th 1f out and no impression, kept on
pushed along to be soon prominent, soon 4th, pushed along 3f out, 7th 1f out and no impression, kept on
soon raced in 9th and in nearside group, 10th 1f out and no extra
soon led, attempted to assert from over 2f out, strongly pressed final furlong, kept on well, headed closing stages
took keen hold, soon tracked leaders in 6th, 3rd 1f out, no impression, one pace
held up, a little keen, soon raced in 12th, pushed along under 3f out, soon progress, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening
held up, soon raced in 11th and in nearside group, pushed along under 3f out, 8th 1f out, one pace
HASANOUR loves it around here and has twice beaten today's rival Beau Satchel in tough handicaps over the course and distance. He's 7lb higher than his latest success but had a bit up his sleeve and can gain his third victory on the track. Katimavik has only had two starts, landing a Fairyhouse maiden in September. He could turn out to be very well handicapped though this is tough after such a long absence. Stop And Linger is another who could be well in as he gained a comfortable maiden victory at Fairyhouse earlier this month and wouldn't have been pitched into this company without good reason. Captain Joy has been running well in strong company and a big run from his Leopardstown conqueror Tennessee Wildcat in the previous race would boost his chances. Vitally Important was having just his fourth start when scoring easily at Naas, though a 9lb rise looks harsh, while Hi Emperor seems best over slightly shorter.
Captain Joy (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Led, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon strongly pressed and headed over 100 yards out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 4, 3/4l behind Tennessee Wildcat (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m Listed stks (1) gf.
Vitally Important (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, soon 9th, headway travelling smoothly from 3f out, led over 1 1/2f out, edged slightly left inside final furlong, ridden and stayed on well, won at Naas 7f hcp beating Strait Of Zanzibar (9-4) by 2 3/4l, 16 ran.
Ebasani (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Mid-division, ridden in 5th 2f out, went moderate 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Answered (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 2f Listed stks (1) in Oct.
Hasanour (USA) 13-2 (9-2) Mid-division on outer, 7th 3f out, headway ridden under 2f out, headway into 2nd 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Curragh 1m hcp in May beating Beau Satchel (8-4) by 1l, 19 ran.
Burn The Boats (IRE) 18-1 (9-11) Soon raced in 7th, a little keen, headway on inner 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Heaven's Guest (9-11) at Naas 7f Listed stks (1) gd.
Hi Emperor (IRE) 5-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd early, 4th approaching straight, pushed along under 2f out, 3rd again from over 1f out, challenged between horses inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead from 50yds out, won at Cork 7f hcp gf in Apr beating Bubbly Bellini (9-7) by 1/2l, 6 ran.
Texas Rock (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, soon 10th, switched right 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Vitally Important (9-8) at Naas 7f hcp.
Trinity Force (IRE) 4-1fav (9-8) In rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, soon no impression, kept on without threatening final furlong, 4th of 16, 4l behind Vitally Important (9-8) at Naas 7f hcp.
Lean And Keen (IRE) 5-1 (10-0) Soon raced in 3rd, pushed along in 2nd before straight, challenged from under 1f out, kept on well to lead closing stages, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp hvy in May beating Beau Satchel (9-5) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
I'll Be Your Clown (IRE) 5-4fav (9-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd 6f out, pushed along to lead on outer 2f out, ridden approaching straight, kept on well final furlong, soon strongly pressed,all out close home, just held on, won at Sligo 1m 2f stks 0-90 gd beating Rock Critic (9-10) by shd, 6 ran.
Katimavik (IRE) 2-5fav (9-5) Dwelt, soon prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 7f mdn stks gf in Sep beating Sirikoi (9-0) by 2l, 9 ran.
Breathe Easy (IRE) 3-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden straight and no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 7l behind Snowmane (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Stop And Linger 2-1fav (9-5) Settled 5th, progress to 3rd over 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 7f mdn stks gf beating Frozen Lake (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 18 ran.
Beau Satchel 4-1fav (8-10) Towards rear, 15th early, raced on outer straight, 8th 1f out, one pace, 10th of 16, 7l behind Vitally Important (9-8) at Naas 7f hcp.
Hurricane Cass (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division on inner, checked after 2f, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 10, 7l behind Botany Bay (8-4) at Down Royal 1m 4f prem hcp gf.
