chased leaders, 4th with a circuit to race, jumped left 3 out, improved to dispute before 2 out where jumped slightly left, soon ridden and headed, jumped slighly left last, kept on well run-in without matching winner
mid-division, 7th with a circuit to race, closer in 5th before 3 out, ridden before next, no impression run-in and kept on same pace
led and disputed, mistake 4 out, lead next, soon ridden and headed, weakened and eased before 2 out, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd with a circuit to race, improved to lead after 3 out and joined before next, regained lead after 2 out and ridden, headed inside final 150 yards and kept on same pace close home
towards rear and in rear with a circuit to race, pushed along and progress into mid-division after 3 out, mistake 2 out and soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th with a circuit to race, ridden and weakened after 3 out
towards rear of mid-division, dropped to 13th with a circuit to race, improved into 8th 3 out and soon further progress into 4th, ridden to challenge on outer after last, led inside final 150 yards and kept on well close home
towards rear, 11th with a circuit to race, ridden from 3 out and soon no impression
towards rear, not fluent 2nd, 12th with a circuit to race, ridden and no impression from 3 out, pulled up run-in
mid-division, 8th with a circuit to race, improved into 4th after 3 out and soon went 3rd, ridden after 2 out, not fluent last and dropped to 4th, no impression run-in and kept on same pace
mid-division, 10th with a circuit to race, stumbled before 3 out, soon pushed along to take closer order, 7th at last, no impression run-in and kept on same pace
towards rear, 14th with a circuit to race, slightly hampered before 3 out, good progress into 6th before 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, kept on without threatening run-in
mid-division, 6th with a circuit to race, short of room after 4 out and dropped to 8th, soon clipped heels and pulled up quickly before 3 out
led and disputed, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, 9th with a circuit to race, ridden 3 out and soon no impression
You Can't Catch Me had been threatening to win for some time before finally losing his maiden tag over timber at Clonmel. A 7lb rise looks a bit harsh and there may be a few here with equally realistic chances. The four-year-old CIANKYLE (NAP) was having only his fourth start over hurdles when landing a course and distance handicap last month from today's rival Carlyan. He then almost defied a 6lb rise over shorter at Down Royal where he stayed on strongly. He has another 2lb extra to contend with but looks capable of winning from higher marks than this. Urban Dusk started favourite in that race on this track but ran poorly and may do better over further. Idontdalaay has been running reasonably well on quick ground but will need to find another gear.
You Can't Catch Me (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Soon chased leaders, took keen hold, 6th from 6th, improved to get on terms before straight, soon led, stayed on well run-in,, won at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep beating Cloudy Morning (11-5) by 2 1/4l, 18 ran.
Urban Vic (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) A little keen, chased leaders, soon raced in 9th, pushed along from 4 out, no impression from before next, 12th of 18, 27 3/4l behind Phil The Flyer (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Ciankyle (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 2nd from 5th, led 4 out, ran around approaching 3 out, ridden and pressed 2 out, kept on, disputed before last, headed run-in and no extra close home, 2nd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Rock On Rosie (11-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Ullswater (IRE) 7-1fav (11-7) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, 9th of 15, 28 1/2l behind Drive The Bus (10-11) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
Gabriel Brandy (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Held up, soon behind, slight mistake 4th, a little closer but still last from 5th, closed 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, no extra, not fluent 2 out, 8th of 10, dist behind Effernock Lad (11-6) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp sft in Aug.
Noble Call (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Slight mistake 1st, held up, 11th from 3rd, not fluent 3 out, soon pushed along, moderate 9th before straight, one pace,, 7th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Most Honourable (10-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Urban Dusk (IRE) 4-1fav (11-6) Chased leaders, 3rd with a circuit to race, lost place 3 out and squeezed for room between horses, soon pushed along and no impression from before last, 9th of 13, 24 1/2l behind Ciankyle (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Tortueuse (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, lost place 6th, slight mistake 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Flaviana (10-13) at Down Royal 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Fuego Negro (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, soon mid-division, ridden and not clear run 2f out, no impression in 9th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 11th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Scenic Star (9-2) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Carlyan (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 6th, progress into 3rd before straight, slight mistake and ridden 3 out, no extra before next, 8th of 12, 23 1/4l behind Rock On Rosie (11-11) at Down Royal 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Presenting Julio (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Soon tracked leaders, got on terms 6th, headed and 3rd before straight, not fluent 2 out, one pace,, 7th of 18, 11 1/4l behind You Can't Catch Me (11-3) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Vic Approach (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Held up, 15th from 6th, headway from before 3 out where not fluent, 6th before straight, soon one pace,, 10th of 18, 18 1/2l behind You Can't Catch Me (11-3) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Idontdalaay (IRE) 4-1fav (10-13) Disputed early, 3rd halfway, 2nd approaching 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, under pressure and no extra run-in, 5th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Most Honourable (10-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Sulki Rose (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Soon prominent, led from 2nd, joined 6th, headed from before straight, no extra from before 2 out where not fluent, tailed off, 11th of 17, dist behind Annie Alainn (11-2) at Roscommon 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Timanora (IRE) 5-1fav (10-11) Towards rear, reminders halfway, some progress 3 out, mistake next and soon no impression in 8th, no extra, 7th of 16, 27 1/4l behind Mossy Island (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp sft in Aug.
Coole Craft (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Jumped right 1st, tracked leader, under pressure from 4 out and lost place, no impression next, soon no extra,, 6th of 7, dist behind Fearachain (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn gf in Jul.
Kentucky Minstrel (IRE) 28-1 (11-4) Towards rear early, mid-division halfway, ridden in 6th after 2 out, soon no impression, moderate 5th last and slight mistake, no extra, 6th of 11, 30l behind San Gabriel (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Pearl Isle (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Towards rear, mistake 3rd, 9th from 5th, no impression from 4 out, soon no extra, last of 10, dist behind Effernock Lad (11-6) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp sft in Aug.
