led, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division for most, never a factor
held up towards rear, switched wide under 2f out, ridden in 13th over 1f out, ran on final furlong
always towards rear
mid-division, headway into 6th 2f out, ridden in 5th and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge under 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden in 8th over 1f out, ran final furlong to lead inside final 100 yards
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 11th 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on to challenge inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards
chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead under 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed inside final 100 yards and no extra
soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 2f out, soon no extra
Half-a-dozen of this field met in what looked a very strong handicap here a fortnight ago won by Hajoum from Greatwallofchina. The veteran Hard Rock City was a fine third with BANNA BOIRCHE just behind in fourth. Mountain Coral, He's Got Rhythm, Award Ceremony and Toufan Express were all in the rear though not too far away. Banna Boirche was returning from a lay-off and can reverse the form as all of his three career victories have been on this track. Kevin Prendergast has had difficulty finding the right trip for Alsalwa but she was staying on over 6f here last week and should be suited by the extra furlong. Recent track winner Dahindar would be an obvious threat if getting into the race from his reserve spot.
Quinmaster (USA) 25-1 (9-7) Held up in 4th, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 9l behind Famous Name (9-10) at Curragh 1m Grp 3 in Aug '09.
Maundy Money 20-1 (9-0) Never a factor, 21st of 26, 9l behind Thats A Fret (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcap in Sep.
Hard Rock City (USA) 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on inner, 5th after halfway, ridden straight, kept on to go moderate 3rd well inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 5l behind Hajoum (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Captain Ramius (IRE) 11-1 (9-7) Mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon chasing leaders, never on terms, 7th of 12, 5l behind My Kingdom (9-2) at Chester 7f hcp 0-95 (3) gs in Sep.
Silenceofthewind (USA) 20-1 (9-0) Keen, led, joined after 1f, ridden and headed entering final furlong, held when short of room soon after, last of 8, 4 1/2l behind Silver Grecian (9-0) at Newmarket 7f 2yo Grp 2 (1) gf in Jul '09.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Held up, 10th travelling well approaching straight, ridden 2f out, no impression, one pace, 7th of 13, 8l behind Hajoum (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Toufan Express 14-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, 11th of 13, 10l behind Hajoum (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Award Ceremony (IRE) 9-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression straight, 8th of 13, 8l behind Hajoum (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Banna Boirche (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Held up in 9th, progress into 6th over 1f out, kept on, 4th of 13, 6l behind Hajoum (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Collingwood (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden and stayed on well from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Good To Follow (8-13) at Curragh 5f hcp in Sep.
Copper Dock (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division on outer, some headway into 6th 2f out, no extra from 1f out, 8th of 11, 5l behind Tweedy (9-2) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol.
Mountain Coral (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 7th and effort early straight, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 13, 7l behind Hajoum (9-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Alsalwa (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Always prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, regained 2nd under pressure inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Tweedy (9-2) at Dundalk 6f 3yo stks pol.
Full Title (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Led, pressed from over 1f out, soon ridden, headed well inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, just failed, 2nd of 10, shd behind Cosmic Breeze (10-1) at Laytown 7f clm stks in Sep.
Dahindar (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress travelling well entering straight, not clear run, 5th over 1f out, quickened to lead 100 yards from finish, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m hcp 60-80 pol beating Sugar Baby Love (9-9) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Dotada (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division, ridden and kept on one paced straight, 7th of 16, 8l behind Hallie's Comet (9-13) at Listowel 1m fll hcp gd in Sep.
Empirico (FR) 14-1 (9-5) Close up far side, weakened over 1f out, 22nd of 27, 13l behind Cheveton (9-1) at Ayr 6f hcap (2) gd in Sep.