slightly hampered leaving stalls and soon pushed along in rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace straight
held up, ridden 3f out, no impression in 8th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
held up, soon mid-division, ridden in 7th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, disputed over 1f out, 2nd and held final 100 yards, kept on same pace
mid-division early, dropped towards rear and pushed along after 2f, ridden halfway, no impression 3f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, niggled along 3f out, ridden to close on outer 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, disputed 1f out, edged ahead final 100 yards, kept on well close home
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, weakened over 2f out
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
chased leaders, disputed after 1 1/2f, led after 2f, joined 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders early, soon settled mid-division, ridden in 6th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
led, joined after 1 1/2f, headed after 2f, disputed again 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
Michael Halford has won two of the last three of these with short-priced favourites and PLAYA DEL PUENTE looks certain to attract attention. A £40,000 yearling, he was a 50/1 chance on his debut in a big field at the Curragh but belied his odds with a cracking effort to be beaten just over a length and would have gone close but for being impeded in the closing stages. Will Be King has improved with every run and very nearly made all over the track and trip a fortnight ago. He should go close again while Empire Line caught the eye when staying on steadily over 6f here three weeks ago. The latter was well supported so better is expected as it is for Thebeastfortheeast, another who was strong in the market on his debut at Naas.
Aye Aye Capt'n (IRE) Charm Spirit colt out of Cristal Fashion.
Chutzpah (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Held up, soon towards rear, kept on same pace without threatening straight, 13th of 19, 16 1/2l behind Power Of Now (9-5) at Naas 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Confucius (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Towards rear, 6th halfway, under pressure 2f out, dropped to 7th and ridden 1f out, no extra, never a factor, last of 7, 11 3/4l behind Never No More (9-2) at Dundalk 5f pol in Oct.
Dromod Lad (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Raced in 6th early, no extra from over 2f out, last of 11, 25 1/4l behind Zander (9-5) at Galway 7f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Empire Line (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along and switched left 1 1/2f out, some headway 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Festina Plente (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Sep.
Indictment (USA) Mizzen Mast colt out of Ruler's Charm.
Playa Del Puente (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Raced in 11th early, progress when slightly impeded 1 1/2f out, slightly impeded again and switched left inside final furlong, kept on well without matching front pair after, 3rd of 23, 1 1/4l behind Breaking Story (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Secret Dandy (IRE) Dandy Man colt out of Share A Secret.
Small Town Boy (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Dwelt, in rear, headway but no impression when switched right over 1f out, soon slightly impeded and kept on without threatening, 6th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Old Glory (9-5) at Naas 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Thebeastfortheeast (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Raced in 6th early, took keen hold, closed up approaching straight, soon challenged, lost position under 2f out, no extra and one pace after, 6th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Smart Flies (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn gd in Oct.
Ultra Pride (IRE) Thewayyouare gelding out of Non Ultra.
Will Be King (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure, headed close home, 2nd of 12, 3/4l behind Major Reward (8-13) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Sep.
Heart Stealer (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Slow into stride and raced detached in rear, pushed along and no impression from 2f out, last of 7, dist behind Check My Pulse (9-5) at Listowel 6f mdn Yielding in Sep.
