chased leaders in 3rd, headway into close 2nd after 3 out, ridden to challenge and mistake 2 out, under pressure and close up when mistake last, no extra run-in
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 5th 3 out, ridden and no extra 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leader, untidy jumping early, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden and challenged when mistake 2 out, no extra in 3rd when slight mistake last, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, headway on inner and not clear run before 2 out, soon switched and 3rd 2 out, improved to lead before last, shaken up briefly run-in, comfortably
led and keen hold, untidy jumping early, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon no extra
held up in rear, ridden in 5th 2 out, no impression in 4th when mistake last, kept on one pace
After finishing runner-up half-a-dozen times in succession, Everything Zain finally got his head in front at Thurles last week though he's penalised as a consequence. Hurricane Ridge had him a length behind when scoring at Killarney and though he faded badly at Listowel subsequently the very heavy ground was against him and he can confirm the form. STOCKTONS WING scored on the level at Sligo in August before a very promising debut over timber at Listowel where he made the experienced pair Habesh and Top Man Michael pull out all the stops. With that under his belt he can gain his first success over timber. The remaining trio will need to show improved form to get involved.
Everything Zain (IRE) 2-1fav (10-12) Tracked leader in 3rd, 2nd approaching 3 out and led before 2 out, asserted between final 2 flights, slow last, kept on under pressure run-in despite swishing tail, won at Thurles 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Oct beating Brog Deas (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Hurricane Ridge (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) Soon chased leader, closed from 4 out, in front into straight, strongly pressed and joined 2 out, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 11l behind Habesh (10-7) at Listowel 2m 3yo hdl sft in Sep.
Shabra Emperor (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened entering straight, 7th of 10, 24l behind South South West (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Sep.
Stocktons Wing (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, close 6th into straight, moderate 3rd approaching last where not fluent, kept on well under pressure run-in, not get to 1st 2, 3rd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Habesh (10-7) at Listowel 2m 3yo hdl sft in Sep.
The Ring Is King (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Led, strongly pressed and joined approaching straight, headed 2 out and soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 15, 13l behind Everything Zain (10-12) at Thurles 2m 3yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Wot A Shot (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 6th of 10, 15l behind South South West (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Sep.
