chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th on outer 2f out, no extra over 1f out
soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out
slowly away and rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
mid-division, ridden into 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, stayed on inside final furlong, pressed winner close home
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
led, ridden under 2f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace
held up, ridden 2f out, no impression in 10th over 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, challenged inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, kept on well under pressure close home
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out
A course and distance winner on his all-weather debut in September, Conor Hogan used up a lot of energy to get prominent on a return visit. He’s better drawn today but still has plenty of ground to make up on SPELGA, who been in good form around here recently and deserves a change of luck. Storm Steps looks held by Conor Hogan on the form book having been raised 7lb for winning here 12 days ago while Take A Turn is having a first run on the track, though has won on Turf and over hurdles. Mandarin Monarch and Hammersmith may prove the pick of the remainder ahead of Aared, who has a bit to prove at present.
Aared (IRE) 11-1 (8-9) Rear of mid-division, 7th over 3f out, came wide entering straight, lost place 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 12, 14 1/4l behind Dance Jupiter (10-0) at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct.
Cautious Approach 33-1 (9-9) Tight for room briefly soon after start, waited with towards rear, 13th under 5f out, some headway straight, soon one pace, 10th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Alghazaal (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Hammersmith (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Led and disputed, headed after 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression on leaders before 2 out, no extra after 2 out, 3rd of 9, 24 3/4l behind Lieutenant Command (12-0) at Galway 2m 5f mdn sft in Oct.
Mandarin Monarch (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Mid-division, lost place from 4 out and soon pushed along, no extra from before 2 out, 8th of 13, dist behind Hannon (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Spelga 15-2 (8-13) In rear, progress 3f out, ridden 2f out, improved into 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 2l behind Pure Nature (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Lariat 80-1 (8-10) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 12th of 15, 22 1/2l behind Springbank (8-8) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Conor Hogan (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened, 11th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Pure Nature (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Make The Switch (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Led, headed and mistake 5th, weakened from 3 out, 15th of 18, dist behind Gold Speed (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Tirmizi (FR) 9-2 (12-0) Raced in 2nd, left in lead at 1st, slightly impeded by loose horse approaching 2nd, soon in clear lead, reduced advantage from 3 out, headed next where mistake, soon no extra and weakened, 6th of 11, 30 3/4l behind Visionarian (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Ally Cay (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Towards rear, progress 3f out, ridden in moderate 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Arcland (8-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp hvy in Nov.
Storm Steps (IRE) 5-2fav (10-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, travelled well to lead entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, ran on strongly final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct beating Bell Manannan (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Take A Turn (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, a little keen, 4th halfway, pushed along and on terms over 2f out, ridden and led over 1f out, headed under 1f out, soon no impression, no extra in 4th final 50 yards, 4th of 10, 9l behind Toughari (8-7) at Fairyhouse 1m 5f hcp hvy in Oct.
Falak (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th 5f out, ridden and no extra 2f out, 9th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Evening Primrose (9-3) at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Alnahar (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, under pressure approaching straight, lost place under 2f out, slightly hampered final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 9th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Storm Steps (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Tio Esteban (FR) 13-2 (10-2) Reared from stalls and towards rear, headway on inner into 4th halfway, 6th and pushed along early straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened, 13th of 16, 22 1/4l behind Indiana Grey (9-3) at Limerick 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
