rear of mid-division, ridden over 3f out, no impression
went right leaving stalls, led and took keen hold, headed over 2f out, soon ridden, 3rd 1f out, no impression final furlong
in rear, ridden 2f out, 9th 1f out, no impression
mid-division on inner, ridden and no impression straight
prominent early and soon settled in mid-division, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to go 2nd near line
soon chased leader in 2nd, led over 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, no extra and dropped to 3rd near line
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, never a factor
towards rear, progress entering straight, ridden in 8th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one paced
always towards rear, no impression straight
chased leaders, ridden in 7th over 2f out, weakened
bumped leaving stalls and dwelt, soon chased leaders in 5th, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
soon chased leaders in 4th, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, pushed along in 10th 2f out, switched to inner under 2f out and soon ridden, 7th 1f out, no impression
This is very competitive as, apart from Haqeeba and Hi Emperor, only 7lb separates the field on official figures. Last month's maiden winner De Coronado is the least exposed but started off over 1m4f so a further drop back in distance is a worry. GREAT WIDE OPEN won over track and trip in March and justified favouritism in a Roscommon handicap on his latest start. Very consistent, another big run can almost be guaranteed. Strada Di Carsoli hasn't raced since May but has a good record here and shouldn't be far away if fully wound up. Victorious Secret also warrants a mention as she's another who acts on the track. She was only beaten a short-head when attempting a hat-trick at Leopardstown last month, though has done most of her racing over 6f.
Vivat Rex (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra early straight, weakened, eased inside final furlong, tailed off, 11th of 12, dist behind Le Vagabond (9-2) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Great Wide Open (IRE) 10-3fav (9-4) Made all, ridden 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, all out close home, won at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Aug beating Have A Nice Day (10-2) by shd, 13 ran.
Reckless Lad (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, never a factor, 11th of 13, 12 1/4l behind An Saighdiur (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Geological (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Led, pushed along under 3f out, headed and not much room under 1 1/2f out, soon one pace, 7th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Marshall Jennings (9-2) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Indrahar (IRE) 4-1jfav (8-12) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor, 10th of 13, 12l behind An Saighdiur (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor, 7th of 13, 6 1/2l behind An Saighdiur (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Ishebayorgrey (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 12, 6 1/2l behind Moviesta (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Strada Di Carsoli 5-2fav (10-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden under 2f out and soon challenged, on terms 1f out and soon headed, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 1/2l behind Another Story (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in May.
Blue Bounty 8-1 (9-3) Prominent, ridden over 1f out, no impression final furlong, 7th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Willow Spring (8-11) at Yarmouth 5f hcp (6) gf in Jun.
Ms Brinkleys (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Prominent early before settling towards rear, in rear halfway, ridden from 3f out and no impression from 1f out, 6th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Aspen Mountain (9-3) at Killarney 1m gf in Aug.
Fit For Function 14-1 (9-4) Chased leaders and 4th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and dropped to 7th inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Sors (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Haqeeba (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Towards rear of mid-division and 10th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression and kept on into 6th inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Sors (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Victorious Secret (IRE) 5-1cfav (9-12) Rear, 10th halfway, 9th 2f out, soon driven, ridden and progress to 5th on inner over 1f out, kept on strongly to almost be on terms final 50 yards, kept on, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Mcguigan (10-0) at Leopardstown 6f hcp gf in Aug.
De Coronado (USA) 3-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, good progress on outer into 4th 3f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to dispute and hung left 1 1/2f out, narrow lead inside final furlong and hung left under pressure, asserted close home, won at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Aug beating Balcony (9-0) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Hi Emperor (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) In rear, pushed along early, no impression from halfway, never a factor, 12th of 13, 16l behind An Saighdiur (9-5) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
