mid-division, not clear run under 2f out and switched right in 9th over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong to go 4th closing stages
mid-division, 7th 3f out, ridden and headway between horses under 2f out, 2nd 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 8th on inner approaching straight, headway under 2f out, 4th and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final 150 yards
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden on outer under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
pushed along early and tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and 6th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
led or disputed lead, ridden and headed 2f out, lost place over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
prominent and disputed lead, pushed along and led 2f out, soon ridden, kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th on inner halfway, ridden under 2f out and 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final 150 yards, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden 2f out, no threat from over 1f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along on outer under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression on outer 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
towards rear, 11th halfway, switched right and ridden in 8th over 1f out, kept on well on outer inside final furlong to go 2nd closing stages
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
Skontonovski won at Bellewstown last month and, though 9lb higher here, gained his last success on this track from 4lb higher in March. Instrumental was having only his fourth start when making a winning handicap debut here and still looks reasonably treated from 7lb higher after two good runs while TRUEBA has been going well on Turf under his 10lb claiming rider and is 1-3 around here. Johnny Murtagh's charge gets the nod though The Bog Bank continues in excellent form under regular partner James Ryan, whose claim is a massive plus. Billy Lee and Colin Keane have chances on Cedar Rapids and Darkdeserthighway respectively while Ellabella won this last year and would be of interest if getting a run from her reserve spot.
Skontonovski 8-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Stormy Jenn (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Trueba (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Dazzling Spirit (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Cedar Rapids (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 14, nk behind Bears Hug (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Scarlet Angel (USA) 10-3fav (10-0) Dwelt, towards rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, 9th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Bears Hug (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Khafaaq 40-1 (9-13) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 26, 22l behind Mr Rango (10-1) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
The Bog Bank (IRE) 4-1fav (10-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and led 2f out, soon ridden and headed 1f out, under pressure and kept on, 3rd and no impression close home, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Tawaazon (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
The Mpex Kid (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Mid-division on outer, ridden entering straight, 14th 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 18, 3 3/4l behind Dazzling Spirit (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Instrumental 8-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Fools Glory (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Patrick Street 50-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden entering straight, no impression, some modest late progress, 10th of 18, 6 1/2l behind Dazzling Spirit (9-7) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Sandyman 33-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and edged left under 2f out, 6th and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 13, 7 1/2l behind Cursory Exam (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Aristovic (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, eased final 100 yards, 9th of 11, 12 1/2l behind Flame Of Eire (9-10) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Cisne (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) Towards rear, hampered over 4f out and dropped to rear, eased approaching straight, never a factor, 12th of 14, 20 3/4l behind Je T'ai Porte (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn fll pol in Nov.
Darkdeserthighway (IRE) 11-4fav (9-11) Towards rear on outer, wide into straight, ridden and some headway on stands' side over 1f out, 7th when hit rail early final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Instrumental (9-7) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Lovesome Dove (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, some modest late progress final furlong, 9th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Fools Glory (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Ellabella (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Pushed along early, soon mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 15, 17 3/4l behind The Bog Bank (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Sep.
Zonik (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, pressed leaders towards inner 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct beating Leabaland (10-0) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Princess Wannabe (IRE) 125-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden in 11th 3f out, no impression, 12th of 24, 14 1/4l behind Zoffman (9-8) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Sep.
