held up mid-division, raced keenly, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out, progress between horses to go 3rd over 1f out, 2nd 1f out, soon ridden to challenge and led final 100 yards, kept on well
prominent, disputed lead until headed 5f out, 2nd halfway, pushed along to challenge 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, strongly pressed over 150 yards out, headed and no impression final 100 yards, kept on one pace
prominent, disputed lead until headed 5f out, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra over 1f out
rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along over 1f out, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th post
always towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders racing freely until progress wide of field to lead 5f out, pushed along and pressed 2f out, headed and no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 1f out
chased leaders on inner, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and briefly 2nd over 1f out, 3rd and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
CRYSTAL DAWN goes for a hat-trick and though her latest victory came in a claimer here it looked a very strong event and she gets the vote. Koybig has won four times here but has had 22 runs on the track but Whatharm came here twice last backend and won them both. Shawaf gained his first success on his 16th start here last month while Myrcella has a similar profile and is running well enough to give a good account. Hieroglyphic was in excellent form at this time a year ago and ran well after a break last time so should get into contention.
Whatharm (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Raced near side, mid-division, 12th halfway, some headway from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 18, 5l behind Pretty Boy Floyd (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Fridtjof Nansen 11-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 2f out, soon no extra, last of 14, 11 1/4l behind Limit Long (9-6) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Pirate Lass (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Soon tracked leader, close 2nd halfway, strongly challenged leader under 2f out, ridden to lead narrowly 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 8, 3 1/2l behind Acquiescent (8-7) at Dundalk 7f hcp fll pol in Oct.
Koybig (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Towards rear, some headway on inner early straight, ridden in mid-division over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 11th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Hamley (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Hazard 13-8fav (9-7) Slowly away, soon recovered into mid-division, 6th and pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 8 1/2l behind Sounds Of Spring (9-7) at Navan 6f mdn sft in Oct.
Phoenix Open (USA) 10-1 (9-6) Rear, 12th halfway, ridden and some progress over 1f out, kept on same pace under 1f out, no danger, 9th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Gee Rex (9-6) at Dundalk 1m pol in Oct.
Hieroglyphic 11-2 (9-13) Led briefly early, tracked leaders, disputed 5th approaching straight, effort and tight for room from 1f out, kept on same pace closing stages, 4th of 14, 2l behind Pulse Of Shanghai (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Mutiny (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along into straight, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 11 3/4l behind Silver Service (10-0) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Well Suited (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Raced far side, soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, effort from 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 12th of 18, 6l behind Pretty Boy Floyd (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Crystal Dawn (IRE) 9-4jfav (9-11) Mid-division, soon 7th, headway and effort on inner straight, challenged and on terms 1 1/2f out, gained narrow lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Dundalk 7f fll pol in Oct beating Lilandra (9-8) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Hit The Silk (IRE) 40-1 (10-2) Towards rear and 10th from halfway, dropped to rear from 2f out and soon no impression, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Angel Palanas (9-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Myrcella (IRE) 17-2 (9-6) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead under 2f out and soon pushed along, ridden and headed inside final 200 yards, no extra and dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 13, 1 1/4l behind Angel Palanas (9-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
No Show (IRE) 40-1 (9-12) Raced near side, prominent, 4th halfway, effort from 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, last of 18, 16 3/4l behind Pretty Boy Floyd (9-6) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Never Back Down (IRE) 11-4fav (10-1) Soon tracked leaders, disputed 3rd approaching straight, soon switched right, challenged and on terms 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra and one pace after, 5th of 12, 2 1/4l behind Scherzando (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Shawaf 4-1 (9-8) Broke well to lead, made all, 1 length clear halfway, ridden 1f out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Oct beating Stalingrad (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Laurel Grove (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Soon tracked leader, 3rd over 3f out, pushed along and closed over 2f out, lost place and ridden over 1f out, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Sindhia (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Poet's Pride 4-1 (10-2) Chased leader, lost place 2 1/2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 11th of 18, 9 1/2l behind Lady Boomerang (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp gd in Aug.
