led, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression final furlong
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th 3f out, soon no impression, never a factor
dwelt, mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 3f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, headed on line
chased leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, weakened
slowly into stride, always behind, no impression straight, eased final furlong
slowly into stride and towards rear, pushed along in moderate 10th 3f out, ridden and progress 1 1/2f out, moderate 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 3rd close home, never nearer
rear of mid-division, pushed along over 3f out, ridden in moderate 8th 2f out, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, ridden and led under 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed inside final furlong, soon dropped to 4th and no extra close home
mid-division, pushed along and progress on outer entering straight, 4th 2f out, close 3rd and ridden 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead on line
dwelt, always behind, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon weakened
slowly into stride and pushed along in last early, no impression straight, never a factor
Michael Halford has had two of the last three winners and relies on Allography, who made a promising start at the Curragh but didn't appear to enjoy softer ground at Naas, and the newcomer First Premio, whose sire gets plenty of winning juveniles. ROOM TO ROAM has had plenty of chances and is looking exposed but this looks a good chance to get on the scoresheet as he was finishing very strongly in a strong Galway nursery in July. He had Slaney Street over five lengths behind at Leopardstown earlier and should confirm the form with Jim Bolger's charge, who also makes his debut on the surface. Cape Of Eagles did better on his second start at Gowran and has the scope to improve.
Allography (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression in 5th final furlong, 5th of 18, 11l behind Doctor Geoff (9-5) at Naas 1m mdn Yielding in Sep.
Border Prince 40-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression, no extra from over 1f out, 9th of 11, 17 1/2l behind Utah (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn gf in Aug.
Brave Display (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 12th approaching straight, soon no danger, 13th of 14, 22l behind Grandee (9-5) at Curragh 1m 1f mdn gd in Oct.
Cape Of Eagles (USA) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden and dropped to 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression and dropped to 5th inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Forrest Prince (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Dixon's One (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Towards rear, never a factor, 13th halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 13, 14 3/4l behind Hunaina (9-0) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Sep.
Endless Endeavour 66-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Stormy Belle (8-6) at Limerick 7f mdn sft in Oct.
First Premio (USA) Pure Prize colt out of Perils Of Pauline.
Khudha (IRE) Helmet colt out of Seeking Dubai.
Legend Status (IRE) Sir Prancealot colt out of Baby Bunting.
Norman Wells 66-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, 9th over 3f out, driven entering straight, no impression in 10th 1f out, ridden and kept on to 8th, no danger, 8th of 14, 11 1/2l behind Glastonbury Song (9-3) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Sep.
Room To Roam (IRE) 8-1 (9-1) Towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along and switched left entering straight, 8th 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home, 4th of 10, 2 3/4l behind Firey Speech (9-7) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Shadow Gap (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Mid-division, good headway to 2nd halfway, ran wide entering straight, dropped to 12th 2f out, weakened, eased final furlong, last of 13, 36 1/2l behind Rekindling (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m mdn sft in Sep.
Slaney Street (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Soon led, under pressure and headed over 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1 1/2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, soon short of room on rail, no extra, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 6 1/2l behind Intern (9-5) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gf in Jul.
That's Mighty (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra over 2f out, last of 10, 21 1/2l behind Hansian Prince (9-5) at Limerick 7f mdn sft in Oct.