chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and closer on outer 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, led final 200 yards, kept on well under pressure
led and disputed, ridden in lead 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed final 200 yards, no extra in 4th closing stages
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden on inner 2f out, switched out 1 1/2f out, under pressure in close 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace
dwelt and towards rear, ridden to progress on inner under 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, stayed on into 2nd last 150 yards, kept on without matching winner
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden towards outer 2f out, close 4th 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leaders
led and disputed, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra and weakened over 1f out
dwelt and held up, ridden in 5th 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out
Athassel is tried in a visor and has a chance if the headgear works. Compass Hill wears blinkers after failing to justify favouritism at Dundalk in a race in which Street Taipan finished second. The latter must go well if translating that form to Turf but GRIKO has been racing over further since going close over this trip at Leopardstown in July and warrants another chance. Downforce appears to have the beating of Falcao and looks the pick of the remainder.
Compass Hill (USA) 7-4fav (9-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out and 5th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Zylan (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Aug.
Downforce (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 9th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 4l behind Red Napoleon (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gf in Sep.
Falcao (IRE) 9-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 4 3/4l behind Red Napoleon (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gf in Sep.
Griko (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Plough Boy (9-11) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Peleponnesus (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1f out, weakened, 6th of 11, 13 3/4l behind Eshera (9-0) at Curragh 1m mdn gd in Jun.
Street Taipan (USA) 6-1 (9-5) Dwelt, tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and progress straight to go 2nd 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Zylan (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Aug.
Athassel (CAN) 5-1 (9-0) Raced in 2nd early, dropped to 3rd over 5f out, ridden and wandered from 2f out, bumped rival 1 1/2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 9l behind Current State (9-0) at Naas 1m mdn fll gf in Jul.
Rythm Of The Night (IRE) Dark Angel filly out of Panglossian.