chased leaders, 2nd at 4th, on terms before 6th, headed next, pushed along before 3 out, challenged when not fluent 2 out, ridden and no impression last, dropped to 3rd 1f out, no extra in 4th inside final furlong, kept on one pace under pressure
prominent, a little keen, led after 1st, joined before 6th, led again next, slight mistake 4 out, pressed 2 out, pushed along and 2 lengths lead early run-in, soon ridden, joined inside final furlong, kept on same pace, headed and no extra final 50 yards
mid-division, slow and jumped left 1st, ridden and no danger from 4 out
prominent, tracked leaders after 1st, 3rd at 6th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, went 2nd 1f out, soon challenged and on terms, led final 50 yards, stayed on well
always towards rear, ridden and no danger from 4 out, never a factor, tailed off
prominent, chased leaders after 1st, pushed along in 4th at 5th, ridden and no extra from 3 out
held up in touch, slight mistake 2nd, 6th at 6th, 4th 3 out, pushed along before next, ridden and no impression early run-in, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace under pressure, nearest finish
always towards rear, detached from 3rd, never a factor, tailed off
mid-division, 5th at 6th, ridden and no extra from 4 out
held up towards rear, 7th when slight mistake 6th, 6th when not fluent 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace
Politicise has shown some ability in a couple of runs over fences this year and this won’t take much winning. BATTLE OF ACTIUM (NAP) and Corran Cross have both won between the flags. The former was the more exposed of the pair over hurdles but boasted the better form and he will have learned plenty from his debut third over fences at Roscommon. Bentham’s jumping has left much to be desired so far.
Battle Of Actium (IRE) 11-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, mistake 1st, not fluent next, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression after 4 out, not fluent next, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 9 1/4l behind Alice Avril (10-10) at Roscommon 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Bentham (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Mid-division on inner, ridden and no extra from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last, at Tipperary 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, last of 11, 29l behind Caridadi (10-12) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Corran Cross (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Always prominent, not fluent 2nd, led 2 out, stayed on well, clear towards finish, won at Perth 2m mdn (4) gd in Jun beating Estepona Sun (10-13) by 5 1/2l, 9 ran.
Going Solo (IRE) 28-1 (11-2) Chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, good progress to lead before 3 out, not fluent next and headed, soon no extra and weakened, 6th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Berliet Express (11-3) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Politicise (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Prominent on inner early, soon held up towards rear, progress after 3f, 4th after 6f, 5th halfway, under pressure 4f out, lost place over 3f out, ridden and no extra under 2f out, 7th of 8, 14 1/2l behind Groveman (9-8) at Tramore 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Seanbhothar (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Mid-division, bad mistakes 8th and 12th, ridden in moderate 8th 3 out, no impression, fell 2 out, at Tramore 2m 6f gd in Aug.
Thehairyfella (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Mid-division and 8th from halfway, ridden in rear after 3 out, soon no extra, 9th of 11, dist behind Grangeclare Native (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Carlotalin (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division on outer, 8th from halfway, pushed along from 4 out and soon weakened, no extra and pulled up before last, at Sligo 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Little Brother (IRE) 18-1 (10-8) Held up in touch in disputing 5th, slightly hampered 4th and slight mistake 7th, ridden after 3 out, no impression, 5th of 6, 4 3/4l behind Downthecellar (11-12) at Tramore 1m 7f gd in Aug.
