mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 4th entering straight, ridden and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders early, weakened halfway, completely tailed off
mid-division early, headway into 7th halfway, ridden and weakened over 4f out, tailed off
chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened 5f out, tailed off
led, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra
mid-division, headway into 5th 4f out, 3rd entering straight, challenged under 2f out, ridden to narrow lead 1f out, disputed inside final furlong, edged ahead close home
chased leaders, keen hold, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, no impression in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead and dispute entering straight, ridden and narrowly headed 1f out, rallied to dispute inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, swift headway to 2nd halfway, weakened before straight, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead and dispute entering straight, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no extra final furlong, kept on same pace
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and no impression before straight
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway into 7th entering straight. ridden in 6th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, headway into 8th entering straight, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression in 4th over 1f out, kept on final furlong
Mickelson made a very promising start when a close second to the useful Bullock Harbour in a Punchestown bumper last May but hasn't been seen since December and could just need this. REALT DEN CHATHAIR gets the nod as he started favourite for what looked a strong Tramore bumper in August and, though unable to cope with the first two, ran well enough and his fitness is guaranteed. Alasty appreciated the stiffer test of stamina when a very good third over 2m2f at Wexford, while King Malik led into the straight before finishing third behind Alexandr Nevsky over this C&D last month and looks certain to get competitive.
Alasty (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division, good headway on inner to chase leaders over 1f out, kept on under pressure without getting to 1st inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Ahyaknowyerself (11-9) at Wexford 2m 2f N H flat gd in Jul.
Ballybeg Gent (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division for most, never a factor, 15th of 21, 43l behind Frawley (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Cally Bridge (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Towards rear, dropped behind from 5f out, completly tailed off, last of 18, well behind Carnival Mood (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat in Jul.
Danaghers Cross (IRE) Pelder gelding out of La Fenice.
Downthescad (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 20th of 22, well behind Rising Time (10-13) at Fairyhouse 2m nhf gd in Apr.
Gun Barrell (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Slowly away and held up in last, closed from before halfway, soon tracked leaders, challenged and carried wide from 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 8l behind Whatareyousaying (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 4f N H flat in Sep.
King Malik (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased clear leader, distant 4th halfway, steady headway to lead entering straight, strongly pressed and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Alexandr Nevsky (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m ldy N H flat gd in Sep.
Maccas Lad (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division early, 9th halfway, pushed along in last 8f out, stayed one pace from 3f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 18l behind Bridgets Pet (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd in Sep.
Mickelson (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, progress 3f out, close 7th on outer entering straight, ridden and one pace, 6th of 11, 8l behind Bold Optimist (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m 4yo nhf sft in Dec.
North Farm (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Led, strongly pressed and headed approaching straight, soon weakened, tailed off, 16th of 22, well behind Shu Lewis (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 1f 5yo nhf gd in May.
Realt Den Chathair (IRE) 13-8fav (11-11) Soon mid-division, improved to chase leaders 6f out, 4th 4f out, ridden into 3rd from 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Passage Vendome (12-0) at Tramore 2m N H flat gf in Aug.
Tim's Approach (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 6th after halfway, no impression from over 2f out, 11th of 15, 33l behind Saint Gervais (12-0) at Galway 2m N H flat gd in Jul.
Whatwillwedonext (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, headway into 7th 4f out, ridden in 5th 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 10l behind Paudi The Punter (11-11) at Navan 2m N H flat gd in Sep.
Black Zorro (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Mid-division, closed to track leaders from under 6f out, 4th before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 21l behind Missunited (10-9) at Listowel 2m 4yo nhf in Sep.
Smart Money (IRE) Evens (11-7) Ld tillhdd 4th, 2nd after, jnd briefly 3out, outclassed by winner, 2nd of 7, 10l behind Champagne Fever (11-7) at Quakerstown 3m ire ptp gs in Apr.
Uponthe Hoof (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Slowly away, towards rear, improved from 6f out, 6th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 28l behind Missunited (10-9) at Listowel 2m 4yo nhf in Sep.
