tracked leaders, moderate 5th 3f out, soon ridden, moderate 4th 2f out, improved into 2nd 1 1.2f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
tracked leaders, moderate 4th 3f out, ridden and progress into moderate 3rd 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
rear of mid-division on outer, ridden in moderate 9th 3f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 3f out, moderate 7th 2f out, no impression
towards rear, some progress 3f out, ridden in moderate 9th 2f out, moderate 6th 1f out, kept on same pace
led and soon clear, well clear 4f out, ridden entering straight, reduced advantage 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden in moderate 6th 3f out, moderate 5th 2f out, kept on one paced
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 4f out
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 3f out, soon no impression
reared leaving stalls and slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
chased leader in 2nd, no impression on leader 3f out, weakened entering straight
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
Horsewithnoname is very inconsistent but showed that he had ability with an 8l success last week for which he's been raised to his highest ever mark. General Bunching is much better off with the latter but has plenty of ground to make up. Fairy Court scored by the same margin a fortnight ago, his first victory on the Flat, but has been hit with a 12lb rise, so HABESH makes more appeal. Third over a shorter trip here last time, he was partnered by Joseph O'Brien when scoring over track and trip earlier and can return to winning ways with the latter back on board. The handicapper has finally taken pity on Cottesloe dropping him 3lb after a string of good efforts at this track without actually getting his head in front.
Cottesloe (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, 4th 4f out, soon ridden, 4th 2f out, kept on same pace in 4th final furlong, 4th of 9, 4l behind Papa's Way (11-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol.
Habesh (IRE) 6-4fav (10-0) Chased leaders, closer order from under 4f out, switched left to inner 2f out, 4th 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 3l behind Bomber Jackson (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 pol in Dec.
Nurse Ryan (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, weakened, 9th of 12, 8l behind Timjoe (8-3) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp in Aug.
Akinspirit (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Ran freely early, chased clear leader and moderate 4th 4f out, 8th when switched right 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 14l behind Fairy Court (8-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Horsewithnoname (IRE) 8-1 (8-6) Mid-division, 8th 4f out, headway into 4th 2f out, ridden to lead under 2f out, went clear 1f out, stayed on strongly under pressure final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol beating Clare Harrier (9-8) by 8l, 13 ran.
Fairy Court (IRE) 14-1 (8-0) Made all, clear after 4f, ridden 2f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol beating Noble Call (9-1) by 9l, 14 ran.
General Bunching (USA) 14-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 6th 4f out, ridden entering straight, 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 5th of 13, 11l behind Horsewithnoname (8-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Gaelic Twist (IRE) 50-1 (9-4) Tracked leaders and 6th 4f out, ridden and no extra entering straight, 9th of 14, 8l behind Carvelas (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol.
Gothen Niece (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division and 7th halfway, ridden and lost place approaching straight, no threat and kept on one pace from 2f out, 10th of 15, 22l behind Sheilas Wish (9-9) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
City Line (IRE) 17-2 (8-9) Steadied and went right start, took keen hold and always behind, last of 11, 26l behind Absolutely Me (8-12) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp 0-60 (6) pol in Oct.
Doctor Deejay (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Mid-division on outer and 5th halfway, no extra and weakened approaching straight, last of 9, 47l behind Ted Veale (10-12) at Bellewstown 1m 4f am stks (4yo+) gf in Jul.
She's A Queen (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Always behind, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 12th of 13, 24l behind Horsewithnoname (8-6) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol.
Empress Catherine (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Always towards rear well off pace, never a factor, no threat from 3f out, 10th of 15, 19l behind Dame Lucy (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f 3yo fll stks gd in Oct.
