mid-division and 7th from halfway, not fluent 4 out, pushed along in 5th when again not fluent 2 out, no impression from last and kept on into 3rd run-in
chased leaders and 5th halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression in 7th from next, kept on same pace from before last
mid-division and 6th from halfway, closer in 4th from 4 out, further progress into 2nd 2 out, pushed along before last and ridden run-in, no impression on easy winner and kept on same pace closing stages
mid-division, not fluent 1st, dropped towards rear and 11th from halfway, soon no extra and pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, hampered 2nd, 13th from halfway, progress into 8th from 3 out and pushed along from next, ridden and no impression in 6th from last, kept on into 5th run-in
made all, not fluent 3 out, went 4 lengths clear after next, kept on strongly run-in, easily
chased leader in 2nd, lost place before 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up before 2 out
towards rear. slightly hampered 2nd, 10th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out and soon no impression, tailed off
chased leaders, fell 2nd
mid-division and not fluent at times, hampered 2nd and 9th from halfway, ridden and no impression from 3 out, pulled up before last
chased leaders on outer, not fluent 1st, 4th from halfway, closer in 2nd from 4 out, dropped to 3rd 2 out and soon pushed along, no impression when not fluent last, dropped to 4th run-in
mid-division, not fluent 1st, slightly hampered 2nd, 8th halfway, not fluent 5 out, ridden from 3 out, no impression when mistake next, tailed off
chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, not fluent 3 out and soon pushed along in 4th, ridden from next and no impression from before last where again not fluent, dropped to 6th run-in
mid-division, not fluent at times, badly hampered 2nd and dropped towards rear, in rear from halfway and detached from 4 out, tailed off
towards rear, jumped slightly left 1st, slightly hampered 2nd, 12th from halfway, mistake 4 out, pushed along from next and soon no extra
Mick Charlie makes a quick reappearance after scoring at Kilbeggan on Friday for which he's penalised. The excellent Shane Fitzgerald can again use his claim and his mount should make a bold bid for a double. Canadian Steel won this two years ago but hasn't been in the best of form and was pulled up behind ASK CORY (NAP) over fences here in May. The latter just failed to follow up on a return visit but can revert to hurdles on a 25lb lower mark so will take the world of beating. Lighthouse Rose won very easily over the track and trip in August and has continued in very good form on the track in her two recent starts but Ragin Cajun has been looking high enough in the weights after scoring at Down Royal in October.
Mick Charlie (IRE) 8-1 (11-13) Rear of mid-division, moderate 8th after 5th, took closer order before 2 out, good headway to lead approaching straight, driven out run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul beating The Declaimer (11-10) by 3 1/4l, 14 ran.
It Takes Time (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, mistake 5th, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, lost touch before next, behind when pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 2m 6f sft in Oct.
King's Song (FR) 125-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out, 12th of 15, 37l behind Ever Present (11-9) at Leopardstown 1m 7f mdn gf in Jun.
Ragin Cajun (IRE) 7-2jfav (12-0) Tracked leaders, slow jump 1st, 5th from 5th, closed up 4 out, slight mistake next and effort, no extra and not fluent last, one pace, 7th of 20, 17 1/4l behind Fierami (11-12) at Navan 2m 5f hcp hvy in Feb.
Kasakh Noir (FR) 8-1 (12-0) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, no impression from next, 8th of 18, 13l behind Lusis Naturea (11-12) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Lighthouse Rose (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Prominent, tracked leader after 1st, pushed along in 4th before 5th, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 7th at last, rallied and stayed on well to go 4th inside final furlong, not reach principals, 4th of 8, 3/4l behind Aprils Joy (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Magic Piper (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-4) Soon led, pressed after 4th, joined at 6th, led at 8th, headed after 3 out, weakened quickly before 2 out, 12th of 14, dist behind Molly Wedger (10-7) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Canadian Steel (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Slowly away and held up in rear, mistake 4th, detached and pushed along after 8th, no extra, well behind and pulled up before 4 out, at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Mis Clogher (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, jumped slightly right 6th, slightly slow 7th, took closer order 3 out, soon pushed along, one pace from before straight, 7th of 11, 19 1/4l behind Bardenstown Lad (12-0) at Wexford 3m mdn gd in Jul.
Royal Red Persian (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders and 5th from halfway, ridden and lost place over 3f out, soon no extra and weakened, 13th of 14, 33 1/4l behind Franno (9-2) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Outside The Door (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, lost position and in rear at 7th when briefly bumped along, steadied approaching 3 out, bumped along in 13th entering straight, never involved, 13th of 15, dist behind Full Noise (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
King's War (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, unseated rider at 2nd, at Fairyhouse 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Ask Cory (IRE) 5-2fav (10-13) Hampered 1st and held up early, closer in 5th before 7th, ridden in 4th before 3 out, under pressure before 2 out, kept on run-in to go 2nd last strides, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Paris Texas (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Command Chain (IRE) 7-1 (11-13) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along after next and no impression before last, no extra final 150 yards, 6th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Chelseas Friend (11-5) at Ballinrobe 3m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
James Boru (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, progress into moderate 6th and slight mistake 5 out, ridden in 4th and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 23 1/4l behind Arrycan (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 7f gd in Jun.
Divas Doyen (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Towards rear, ridden in 10th 3 out, no impression, 8th of 14, 21l behind Repeat That (11-6) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Jubatus (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Mid-division, slightly hampered 4th, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 16, 26 1/2l behind Gone Racing (12-0) at Roscommon 1m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
As The Crow Flies (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and completely tailed off, 14th of 17, dist behind Nelson's Point (11-7) at Tipperary 2m hcp hvy in May.
