mid-division and 6th halfway, pushed along and took closer order from over 2f out, ridden in 4th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong without threatening principals
towards rear and 10th halfway, pushed along from 2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
towards rear and 12th halfway, pushed along from 3f out, some progress on inner and ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
mid-division and 9th halfway, good progress on outer from 4f out and ridden to challenge in 2nd over 1f out, led inside final 200 yards and kept on well close home
slightly slow into stride and raced in rear, progress on outer from 3f out and ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
soon tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 2f, headed over 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, no extra and eased from over 1f out
mid-division and 7th halfway, soon improved into closer 4th, pushed along from 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, eased from 1f out
mid-division and 5th halfway, pushed along from 3f out and ridden on inner over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear and 11th halfway, pushed along from 4f out and some progress on outer from 2f out, ridden in 5th from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, good progress to lead over 3f out, ridden and pressed over 1f out, headed inside final 200 yards and kept on without matching winner
pushed along from stalls, soon tracked leaders and 4th halfway, ridden on outer from 3f out, no impression and weakened from over 1f out
mid-division and 8th halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
Plenty with claims in a very tricky finale. Nibiru has won over hurdles since disappointing at Killarney and Fennor Cross has also had a run over timber since last seen on the Flat and he boasts a good strike-rate. Adonis was second again at Roscommon last month while Believe In Science was an eye-catcher in a Gowran maiden nine days ago. Como Park is lightly raced and won a Leopardstown maiden in June. He hasn’t raced since but has to go on the shortlist. REGALLY BLONDE was disappointing in a Bellewstown maiden last month but was just beaten here earlier off a 2lb higher mark. She handles give in the ground and can give supporters a run for their money. Galway winner Gonetomillgrove is another to consider with conditions having turned testing.
Fennor Cross (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, closer in 6th when ran around approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, kept on run-in, went 3rd on line, 3rd of 19, 11l behind Hubrisko (11-12) at Galway 2m 1f mdn gd in Sep.
No Trouble (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders and 5th halfway, closer in 3rd from 4 out and improved to lead from 2 out, strongly pressed and headed before last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 15, 8l behind Favorite Moon (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Palace Rock (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, went 2nd before 3rd, mistake 4th, led 4 out, pressed 2 out, soon pushed along and asserted, 4 lengths clear when mistake last, ridden and reduced lead close home, all out, won at Naas 1m 7f hcp sft in Feb beating Take All (11-2) by 1/2l, 21 ran.
Como Park (IRE) 5-4fav (9-8) Prominent, led after 1f, 1 1/2 length lead when jumped path 7f out, joined over 2f out, ridden and headed narrowly over 1f out, disputed again under 1f out, kept on well under pressure, led final strides, won at Leopardstown 1m 5f mdn gf in Jun beating First Emperor (9-8) by hd, 6 ran.
Adonis (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 3rd entering straight, went 2nd under 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 4l behind Disco Boots (9-13) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Gonetomillgrove (IRE) 14-1 (9-9) Made all, ridden to assert 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly final furlong, eased close home, won at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Sep beating Komedy Kicks (9-5) by 2 1/4l, 18 ran.
Global Energy 28-1 (8-13) Dwelt, raced towards rear, improved to 3rd after 2f, took closer order 6f out, dropped to rear and ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened, last of 5, 25 1/2l behind Point King (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 5f gd in Jul.
Melnik (IRE) 7-1 (9-8) Prominent, led after 1f, pushed along and pressed 2f out, ridden and headed under 1f out, 4th 100 yards out, no extra, 7th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Saraqael (9-8) at Galway 1m mdn sft in Jul.
Darraby 16-1 (8-13) Tracked leader early, soon mid-division, 4th after 2f, no impression and weakened over 1f out, 4th of 5, 9 1/2l behind Point King (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 5f gd in Jul.
Believe In Science (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 8th and pushed along over 4f out, 6th and ridden 2f out, 4th early final furlong and kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 4 3/4l behind The Lute Player (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Regally Blonde 6-1 (9-3) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden under 3f out and no impression on winner under 2f out, moderate 3rd over 1f out, no extra, 5th of 12, 10l behind Ark (9-3) at Bellewstown 1m 4f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Gatito Rapido (USA) 14-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders on outer, 5th halfway, pushed along 4f out and lost place under 3f out, no extra in rear from 2f out, last of 15, 25 1/2l behind Sheishybrid (10-0) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Free To Party (IRE) 9-4fav (9-8) Led, strongly pressed when ridden and joined 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, led last strides, won at Roscommon 1m 2f mdn gd in Aug beating Lizzy's Filly (9-3) by hd, 14 ran.
Nibiru (IRE) 5-2fav (10-12) Towards rear, closer in 8th on outer travelling well 2 out, improved to lead at last, ridden and stayed on well run-in, won at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep beating Tullypole Annie (10-10) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Son Of Hypnos (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) In touch, headway before 3rd, 4th after 5th, closed 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last where slightly hampered, weakened closing stages, 6th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Skippin Court (10-5) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Liberated Light (IRE) 28-1 (9-5) Always in rear, 10th of 11, 19 1/2l behind Rich King (9-8) at Haydock 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in May.
Dalvey 18-1 (9-10) Held up off pace in last, in touch in last 4f out, ridden 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, went moderate 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 6 1/2l behind Gulliver's Travels (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Sep.
