mid-division, 9th halfway, 6th on outer 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, under pressure and headed by winner over 100 yards out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, progress on outer into 4th halfway, no impression under 2f out and 7th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, eased
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in rear approaching straight, no extra under 2f out
held up in rear, 9th 2f out, progress to challenge 1f out, ridden to lead over 100 yards out, kept on well
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 8th 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go moderate 6th close home
mid-division, 7th halfway, progress on outer approaching straight and challenged 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
prominent and led after 1f, strongly pressed 2f out, under pressure over 1f out and headed 150 yards out, no extra
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along 4f out and 10th 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
led early, tracked leader and 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out and no extra 1f out, weakened
POITIN scored over the course and distance in February and followed up over shorter a month later in a rated contest when beating a horse rated 9lb higher off levels. She looks very well in here and gets the nod though the long absence is an obvious concern. Waver won this a year ago but has shown very little subsequently including over hurdles which is why he's on a 6lb lower mark. Catchy Lass gained her only victory on the track but she's still 14lb higher and though Dancingwithangels didn't run well at Roscommon last time she finds 1m2f on the short side these days and this is her trip. Mountain Kingdom has never won in 19 starts while Glendaars Best is still a maiden after the same number of runs. He's also making his debut on the surface but has been going well lately and though a few pounds out of the handicap Tom Madden's claim can steer him into the frame. The consistent Captain Carleton looks best of the remainder.
Catchy Lass (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Towards rear, last and brought wideentering straight, soon ridden,detached 1 1/2f out, no impression, last of 8, 28 1/2l behind Acid (8-7) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp fll gd in Aug.
Waver (IRE) 11-1 (11-7) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd before 3 out, ridden in 4th and slight mistake 2 out, no extra entering straight, 9th of 12, 15 1/4l behind Afatcat (9-13) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Aladdins Cave 25-1 (11-3) Always rear, ridden after 8th, soon no extra and weakened, pulled up after 3 out, at Sligo 3m hcp sft in Aug.
Captain Carleton (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, soon pulled up, at Cork 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Dancingwithangels (IRE) 5-1fav (9-12) Dwelt, soon tracked leaders in 5th, one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Breenainthemycra (9-6) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Poitin 5-4fav (9-5) Chased leaders in 4th and took keen hold, went 3rd entering straight, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Mar beating Windward Passage (9-5) by 1/2l, 5 ran.
What Lies Ahead (IRE) 11-2fav (9-8) Soon raced in 7th, 6th over 2f out, kept on same pace,, 5th of 10, 14 1/4l behind Sr Cartage (9-6) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Mountain Kingdom (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Mid-division, switched to inner 2f out, ridden into 3rd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Scenic Star (9-2) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Hello Humpfrey (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Soon mid-division, pushed along in 7th under 6f out, dropped to 9th under 3f out, 10th 2f out, no impression, eased final furlong, tailed off, 10th of 11, dist behind My Twinkle (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Shan Dun Na Ngall (IRE) 100-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Alveena (9-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Glendaars Best (IRE) 3-1fav (9-12) Towards rear of mid-division, improved into 5th with a circuit to race, 4th before 3 out, briefly short of room on bend before 2 out and soon went 2nd, ridden before last and kept on run-in, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 11, 5l behind Pacelli Road (11-8) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Aug.
