mid-division on inner, stumbled halfway, no extra entering straight
in touch, 7th on outer entering straight, soon ridden, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden straight, no impression when hampered and checked over 1f out
tracked leaders in 5th, 4th 4f out, 3rd straight, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well, comfortably
tracked leaders in 4th, 5th into straight, soon weakened
towards rear, ridden and progress on outer 2f out, no impression inside final furlong
stood in stalls and very slowly away, in touch in rear after halfway, ridden and weakened straight
led, headed and weakened entering straight
prominent, 3rd halfway, smooth headway into 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, switched to outer early straight, ran on from over 1f out
held up, 10th 4f out, no impression straight
tracked leaders on inner, 6th 4f out, 5th under 1 1/2f out, ran on well close home
held up towards rear, not clear run early straight, kept on from over 1f out
prominent, 2nd halfway, led entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, soon weakened
A very tough handicap but GENTLEMAN JEFF is in such good heart both on the Flat and over hurdles that he will take some beating. He scored over timber at Kilbeggan earlier this month and has a C&D victory last October and will get a good ride from Leigh Roche. Home Secretary scored twice here last November and has run well on turf subsequently despite a huge rise in the weights for those victories. Dusty Trail has been in outstanding form this year and has won five of his last six starts on the Flat and over hurdles. He's certain to give a good account and should again take care of Prospectorous, who was behind him at Galway before his success over a mile on the same track. Maal is another to consider as she has been very consistent and is reasonably treated while Great Wisdom's only success came on his debut at this track though he's hasn't done much subsequently.
Great Wisdom (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride and held up in rear, some progress 4f out, no extra early straight, last of 14, 22l behind Harriers Call (9-7) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp.
Dusty Trail (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Towards rear, headway in 6th under 2f out, ran on well final furlong on outer to lead near line, won at Tramore 1m 4f hcp 50-75 fm in Aug beating Riverscape (9-7) by shd, 12 ran.
Maal (IRE) 9-4fav (9-6) Held up in rear, headway on outer into 4th and ridden 2f out, 2nd 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Clonmel 1m 2f app clm stks gf beating Blackwitch Woman (9-11) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Prospectorous (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Made all, ridden clear entering straight, kept on well final furlong, won at Galway 1m hcp 50-75 gf in Aug beating Boynagh Joy (8-7) by 2l, 9 ran.
Lesoto Diamond (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Chased leaders in 5th, dropped to 7th halfway, weakened before straight, tailed off, last of 8, 35l behind La Chassotte (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f app hcp 50-85 gf in Aug.
Home Secretary 9-2 (9-11) Mid-division, ridden straight, moderate 8th under 2f out, no impression, 9th of 15, 9l behind Quench The Flame (9-3) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug.
Quai Du Roi (IRE) 4-1fav (11-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, driven along over 2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 8, 7l behind He's Got Rhythm (12-4) at Laytown 7f am hcp 50-80.
Charger 25-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 9th and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 21l behind Elyaadi (10-7) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gf in May.
Gentleman Jeff (USA) 13-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd when bumped 1f out, kept on well final furlong, placed 3rd, promoted to 2nd, 2nd of 15, hd behind Quench The Flame (9-3) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug.
Salazaar (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) In rear, some headway entering straight, moderate 7th under 2f out, no extra, 7th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Quench The Flame (9-3) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 50-80 gf in Aug.
Take Me There 20-1 (10-0) Always behind, 13th of 14, 28l behind Anshan Dreams (9-5) at Dundalk 2m hcp 50-75 pol.
Keelaghan (IRE) 6-1 (9-4) Settled in mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, smooth headway into close 5th early straight, led 1 1/2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed under pressure inside final furlong, kept on but not match winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Anshan Dreams (9-5) at Dundalk 2m hcp 50-75 pol.
Cry For The Moon (USA) 20-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride and in rear, headway into 7th and ridden entering straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 9l behind Alajan (9-10) at Galway 1m 4f app hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
Solar Graphite (IRE) 3-1fav (8-8) Held up, headway into mid-division halfway, effort on stands side rail 3f out, chased leaders 2f out, soon every chance until weakened over 1f out, 6th of 14, 7l behind Rockfella (8-7) at Bath 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gd in Oct.
Casbah Rock (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) 9th of 16, 11l behind Emrani (9-3) at Down Royal 2m hcp 50-80 gd.
Bay Swallow (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th 4f out, soon ridden, no impression from 2f out, 6th of 14, 9l behind Alajan (9-10) at Galway 1m 4f app hcp 50-75 gf in Aug.
Another Jayjay (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra in 3rd 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 11l behind Rock Medley (9-7) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp 60-90.
