chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed close home
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge over 2f out, under pressure in 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
disputed briefly, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
soon mid-division, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out
settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
mid-division, ridden and progress on outer 2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, led close home
held up, ridden to close 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on on rail inside final furlong
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden to press leaders 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, every chance closing stages, held close home
held up, soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong
held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden towards outer 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on well closing stages
always towards rear, ridden and no extra 2f out
dwelt slight, soon driven along to lead, ridden and joined 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong
Fit For Function has won twice around here, including over 6f in March. He's been dropped 4lb to a fair mark and can get competitive. Eastern Racer, eight times a winner on Turf, is 1-10 around here which is why he's on an 8lb lower mark. He's drawn on the outside along with Fit For Function and Time Stands Still, a winner at Cork last month and still on a fair mark at his best. Lilandra is another berthed wide and though she's shown potential in maidens, she may lack the experience on her handicap debut. PULSE OF SHANGHAI (NAP) has never raced over a trip this far and has only had one start here. However, he's been staying on over shorter on Turf and, with Shane Foley booked, looks the one to beat.
Arnhem (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Prominent, a little keen, led after 2f, joined 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, one pace close home, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Eshtiya (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Aug.
Eastern Racer (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along and headway to lead 2f out, 2 lengths clear over 1f out, under pressure and headed final 100 yards, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Takeachancejimmy (9-5) at Navan 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Fit For Function 25-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders on outer, effort straight, weakened from over 1f out, 13th of 16, 9 3/4l behind Atlas (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Rita Levi (IRE) 125-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, ridden and lost touch 3f out, no extra, last of 16, 34 1/4l behind Hayyel (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Tanseeq 14-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Darkened (9-9) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Alhaazm 14-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Hayyel (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Defilade 9-2 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Castletownshend (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m mdn hvy in Aug.
Shawaf 7-1 (9-13) Soon chased leaders, switched right early straight and effort, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Eshtiya (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Aug.
Great Midge 40-1 (9-13) Soon mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon pushed along and no impression from under 2f out, 17th of 18, 22 1/2l behind Ramiro (9-10) at Curragh 7f hcp hvy in Aug.
Never Back Down (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, pushed along straight, no extra from over 1f out, 13th of 14, 23 1/4l behind Ultra Pride (9-12) at Punchestown 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Pulse Of Shanghai (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, 11th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Bellick (9-5) at Navan 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Lilandra (FR) 10-1 (9-2) Led early, tracked leader and 3rd halfway, not clear run and lost place entering straight, switched right and no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Gin Blossom (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll gd in Jul.
Plunkett 28-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 12, 32 1/2l behind Out On Friday (9-5) at Galway 1m 1f hcp hvy in Sep.
Linus Larrabee (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and in rear on far side, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 9th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Call Of The Jungle (9-2) at Curragh 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Time Stands Still 10-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no extra over 1f out, weakened, 14th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Mogwli (9-5) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Eglish 66-1 (9-13) Dwelt and edged right from stalls, always towards rear, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra, never a factor, 16th of 18, 15 1/2l behind Bellick (9-5) at Navan 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Offline (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Slightly hampered leaving stalls, raced in rear, under pressure halfway, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 18, 10 1/4l behind Mister Trader (8-8) at Cork 5f hcp gd in Sep.
