tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to lead narrowly 1f out, soon joined, headed inside final 150 yards, kept on, held close home
held up towards rear, ridden towards outer 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
mid-division, progress 2f out, ridden to close 1 1/2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, soon disputed, slightly hampered by loose horse final 150 yards, soon led, kept on well under pressure closing stages
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden to close 2f out, closer but no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
soon prominent, led after 2f, 5-length advantage halfway, reduced advantage and slightly hampered by loose horse 2f out, ridden and joined 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
unseated rider leaving stalls
led and pressed, headed after 2f and tracked leader, ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace
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Kartayaz is a three-times track winner though John McConnell looks to have a better chance with Albatala, who is making her track debut but ran a cracking race at the Curragh last time. Neverfindanother U is up 5lb for last month's course and distance victory but Robert Whearty can claim an extra 3lb this time. Mysterious Maestro has been transferred from the UK where he won at Chelmsford last month. Bright N Shine was well supported at Gowran but didn't stay 1m4f in heavy conditions and is probably better than he showed that day. DOCTOR GRACE scored over 7f in February and tried this trip for the first time in September where she stayed on well. She has more scope than most of these and can get back to winning ways.
Neverfindanother U (IRE) 11-2 (9-12) Ran freely early, soon held up behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to close 2f out, challenged 1f out, disputed inside final furlong, slight bump final 50 yards, just prevailed at line, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct beating Darkened (10-0) by ns, 14 ran.
Action Motion (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, slight mistake 4th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra, weakened and tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Charlie Luciano (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Bardo Contiguo (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, ridden to progress 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 11l behind Rough And Tough (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp hvy in Oct.
Bright N Shine (IRE) 9-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden to close 2f out, disputed towards outer 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 6 3/4l behind Ellaat (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.
Mysterious Maestro (IRE) 9-2 (9-2) In touch, headway 2f out, ridden to lead approaching final furlong, ran on, won at Chelmsford City 1m hcp (6) pol in Oct beating Mitigator (9-11) by 1 1/4l, 12 ran.
Albatala (IRE) 11-1 (9-10) Mid-division, closer in 5th and pushed along 2f out, ridden to dispute lead 1f out, stayed on well, headed at line, 2nd of 14, shd behind David Garrick (9-10) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Doctor Grace (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Dwelt slightly, towards rear, ridden 3f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3/4l behind Dark Street (8-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Mosaaheb 16-1 (9-7) Towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden under 2f out, moderate 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Celtic Revival (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Kartayaz (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Held up early, progress to track leaders after 2f, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, 13th of 16, 31 3/4l behind Lisabetta (8-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp hvy in Oct.
Bigz Belief (IRE) 18-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 21, 8l behind Viceregent (10-0) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Evening Verse (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up early, soon mid-division, ridden on outer 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 9l behind Everylittlestep (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Crystal Pool (IRE) 28-1 (9-6) Rear of mid division, 8th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, no impression from 2f out, last of 12, 27 3/4l behind Texas Sun (9-11) at Sligo 1m 2f gd in Aug.
Curzon Queen (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Led, ridden 2f out, edged right over 1f out, soon strongly pressed, joined inside final furlong, narrowly headed closing stages, just held at line, 3rd of 14, shd behind Neverfindanother U (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Shining Aitch 16-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 8l behind The Mpex Kid (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Clever Capall (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Soon tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, progress into 2nd and ridden over 1f out, no extra and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 7l behind Satono Chevalier (10-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Sceptred Isle 28-1 (10-11) Rear of mid division, 11th halfway, progress on outer to go 5th 3 out, soon pushed along and no extra before next, last of 14, dist behind Sayitfirst (10-7) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Limited Edition 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place in straight, no extra and detached 2f out, weakened, tailed off, 15th of 18, dist behind Slieve Bearnagh (8-13) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
