tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden over 1f out, went 2nd 150 yards out and edged left under pressure, kept on one pace, no impression on winner
mid-division, pushed along and switched left 1 1/2f out, some headway 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
soon led, pushed along entering straight, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no extra
towards rear, pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, never a factor
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression towards rear halfway, some headway on inner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
broke well, tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, some headway on outer over 1f out, ridden and edged left in 3rd 100 yards out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, travelling well under 2f out and headway between horses to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and not clear run under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
slowly into stride and soon detached, pushed along and no impression halfway, no extra, never a factor
always towards rear, ran freely, pushed along and no impression early straight, soon no extra, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, no extra final 100 yards
Cityman made a promising start at Tipperary then bumped into a couple of smart Ballydoyle inmates at Naas where he didn't quite get the run of the race. ALOHA WISH wasn't far behind in that latter race and, with his yard still in tremendous form, looks certain to improve so is handed the vote. Rex Place has run in some strong maidens on Turf and performed with credit while Festina Plente made a decent start over the track and trip before finding 7f just too far at Down Royal. Coral Beach wasn't beaten far in half a dozen maidens before disappointing in a Curragh nursery. He ran better than expected when sent into Listed company at Leopardstown and it will be a surprise if he's not concerned in the finish.
Cityman 3-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/2l behind Isle Of Innisfree (9-5) at Naas 5f mdn gd in Sep.
Empire Line (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor colt out of Many Hearts.
Rex Place (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Mid-division and 5th from halfway, pushed along in 4th from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out, 4th of 7, 5 1/2l behind Check My Pulse (9-5) at Listowel 6f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Saltillo (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden on outer under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 8th of 12, 11l behind Lady Marengo (8-6) at Navan 6f mdn gd in Sep.
Vivacious Spirit Charm Spirit colt out of Buredyma.
Aloha Wish (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Went right leaving stalls, towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Isle Of Innisfree (9-5) at Naas 5f mdn gd in Sep.
Coral Beach (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Waited with, soon raced in 11th, progress and effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 10th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Sparkle'n'joy (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f lst fll stks (1) gf in Sep.
Dillygass (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up, 19th after halfway, soon headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 12th of 20, 13 1/4l behind Angelic Light (9-0) at Curragh 6f mdn fll Good - Yielding in Aug.
Festina Plente 8-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, on terms over 2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Dark Pursuit (9-3) at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Hitchslap 50-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th halfway, under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Burmese Waltz (9-2) at Dundalk 6f mdn fll pol in Aug.
Lady Greta (IRE) Morpheus filly out of Greta D'argent.
Silver Pass (IRE) Raven's Pass filly out of Duquesa.
Speedy Clarets 40-1 (8-8) Slowly into stride, raced in 7th early, no extra from over 1f out, 12th of 14, 24 1/4l behind Dark Pursuit (9-3) at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Wild Bob Cat (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Broke well to lead, headed after 2f, 3rd halfway, dropped to 4th 2f out, ridden over 1f out, weakened under 1f out, 7th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Inverleigh (9-5) at Leopardstown 6f mdn gf in Aug.
Confucius (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Went slightly right leaving stalls, soon mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Isle Of Innisfree (9-5) at Naas 5f mdn gd in Sep.
