prominent, disputed lead halfway, pushed along and headed under 2f out, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards
towards rear, pushed along on inner 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
towards rear on outer, wide into straight, ridden and some headway on stands' side over 1f out, 7th when hit rail early final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no threat final furlong, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, checked after 2f, pushed along on inner 2f out, no threat from over 1f out, eased final 100 yards
always prominent, led after 1 1/2f, joined halfway, pushed along and led again under 2f out, soon ridden, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, mid-division halfway, ridden 2f out and 5th 1f out, no impression final 100 yards
towards rear early, rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along and some headway under 2f out, 6th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace
led early, tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden under 2f out and 4th 1f out, 3rd and kept on one pace final 100 yards
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway 2f out, 2nd and pushed along over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
dwelt, towards rear early, ran freely and headway on outer to go 3rd halfway, pushed along entering straight, ridden and lost place under 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight and soon lost place, no extra under 2f out
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden on outer early straight and no extra over 1f out
Darkdeserthighway landed a touch when successful here a couple of weeks ago and an 8lb rise is unlikely to prevent another big effort. Michael Halford's yard is in good form and ENDLESS SEASON made a promising track debut on the same card and normal progress can see her land this. Sadiqaa has started favourite in his two starts since leaving the UK though has looked a few pounds high but Stratacaster, who showed nothing on Turf, did much better on his debut here in August. Harbanaker is having his first start for new connections and is back on the same mark as when successful here in January. Plankton was engaged in the 2.40 at Bellewstown yesterday.
Sadiqaa (IRE) 5-1fav (9-10) Towards rear, ridden and some progress 2f out, no impression under pressure final furlong, 8th of 16, 4 3/4l behind San Aer (9-12) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Harbanaker (IRE) 11-2 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, 7th and ridden 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Bringsty (10-3) at Laytown 7f pol in Sep.
Darkdeserthighway (IRE) 7-2fav (9-7) Rear of mid-division, niggled along 3f out, pushed along in 9th on outer 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep beating James Henry (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Endless Season (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Mid-division, short of room 2f out, soon switched right, ridden 1 1/2f out, went 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 5l behind Hodd's Girl (10-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Sep.
Plankton (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway in rear of mid-division early straight, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Miracles In May (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Chevillon (IRE) 22-1 (9-13) Towards rear, ridden in 11th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 5 1/4l behind The Mpex Kid (10-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Instrumental 14-1 (9-6) Soon disputed, tracked leader after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden 3f out, challenged 1 1/2f out where edged right and bumped with rival slightly, close 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, not match winner, drifted slightly left closing stages, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Tawaazon (9-4) at Dundalk 6f mdn pol in Sep.
Lovesome Dove (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra, 16th of 23, 13 1/2l behind French Rescue (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Rosie Rock (IRE) 9-1 (10-3) Mid-division, 5th halfway, soon pushed along, 6th and ridden 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 10, 7l behind Bringsty (10-3) at Laytown 7f pol in Sep.
Zonik (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 14th of 15, 14 1/4l behind Phoenix Open (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gf in Aug.
Maestro Stick 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and some headway on inner under 2f out, no impression inside final furlong, no extra, 11th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Caesar's Comet (8-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Dark Street (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, soon weakened, 10th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Dunum (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Fit For Function 16-1 (8-12) Prominent early, soon tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 1/2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 11th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Star Of Cashel (9-11) at Listowel 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Stratacaster 22-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, swift progress after 4f, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 2 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 4 1/4l behind Ghumama (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Gormanston (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along before halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 18, 21 3/4l behind The Cola Brasil (8-12) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Pink Socks (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, 14th of 15, 31 3/4l behind Urban Oasis (8-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in May.
Big Dream (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd over 2f out, ridden and soon weakened, 12th of 13, 25 1/4l behind Big Baby Bull (9-10) at Naas 7f hcp gd in Jul.
