mid-division and 6th from 4 out, good progress into 2nd after 3 out, challenged after 2 out, ridden to dispute lead after last, headed and kept on same pace close home
led, joined 4th, headed after 3 out and soon pushed along, no impression in 5th from before last
chased leaders and 4th from 4 out, dropped to 6th before 2 out and soon ridden, no impression in 4th from last
towards rear, in rear when mistake and unseated rider 4 out
mid-division, improved into 3rd after 3rd, dropped to 5th after 3 out but still every chance when fell 2 out
chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead 4th, led after 3 out, pushed along and pressed after 2 out, ridden and joined run-in, rallied to regain lead close home
mid-division and 7th from 4 out, pushed along from next and 3rd 2 out, soon ridden and not fluent last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
raced in rear, went 8th from 4 out and ridden after next, no impression in 7th when mistake and almost unseated 2 out
mid-division and 5th from 4 out, ridden and lost place from 3 out, eased and pulled up after next
mid-division, dropped to rear 4 out and no impression from before 2 out
Canny Tom has yet to win in 18 career starts and had just been headed when falling at the last at Perth. That was over 2m4f and he was going well at this trip so his chance has to be respected. OUR RACHAEL (NAP) has been a bit in and out but was beaten less than two lengths in a big field here in August and performed with credit on the Flat at the Curragh on Monday so looks ready to gain her first victory. Clonleney is another inconsistent type though he's finished a close second on three occasions and a repeat of any of those runs puts him in the frame. Ballyfinboy has mainly been racing over fences and comes here on a 19lb lower mark while Neddyvaughan ran his best race to date over slightly further at Clonmel where he was in the lead at this trip.
Canny Tom (IRE) 11-5fav (11-3) Took keen hold, held up towards rear, headway approaching 2 out, led 2 out, joined when fell last, at Perth 2m 4f hcp (4) sft in Sep.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden from 3 out, soon no impression, 4th of 6, dist behind Draycott Place (11-3) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp hvy in Sep.
Neddyvaughan (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Prominent, on terms on inner into straight, headed 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Finding Touch (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Flashing Baton (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression, 6th of 15, 20 1/4l behind Abbey Magic (11-5) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Oct.
The Irritator (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Held up, 11th from 7th, 8th approaching straight, one pace 2 out, 7th of 15, 14 1/2l behind Jack Slade (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Shek O Lad 16-1 (10-11) Led and disputed, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Tornado Watch (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Our Rachael (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, tight for room 1 1/2f out, soon no impression, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 26, 1 3/4l behind New Direction (8-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Clonleney (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Towards rear, progress on outer after 3 out, led after 2 out and soon asserted, 4 lengths clear 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace, no extra and headed closing stages, 2nd of 15, 1l behind Maighnealta (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Mar.
Tintown Robin (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 9th 3 out, ridden and headway into closer 6th on inner 2 out, disputed 2nd at last, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Game Puppeteer (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Northon 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 13, 20 1/2l behind Game Puppeteer (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct.
