FOOTPRINT is handed the vote in a tight little handicap. He couldn't quite cope with Arctic over 6f on heavy ground at Navan last time but ran well and his young rider's claim may just swing things his way. Custom Cut enters the fray in tremendous shape and comfortably saw off Joe Eile at Down Royal last time. He's still progressing but will need to be after a big jump in the weights from his handicap victory at Cork. Sean Og Coulston was well supported at Naas last month despite it being only his second start since August. He's only 2lb higher than when scoring at Tipperary in July and has to be considered. Cheval Rouge has run two excellent races in testing ground already this month but was due to run at Roscommon last night while the three-year-old Suehail has been fading close home over a mile so this trip should prove ideal. Bubbly Bellini's winning run came to an end when tried over 6f at the Curragh and his previous victories came over today's trip.
Sean Og Coulston (IRE) 10-3fav (10-0) Chased leaders on inner, 5th entering straight, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 4l behind Boom To Bust (9-3) at Naas 1m hcp 60-90 in Jun.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 8-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind An Saighdiur (7-13) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Jun.
Custom Cut (IRE) 11-10fav (9-3) Made all, ridden 2f out and kept on well final furlong, won at Down Royal 7f stks sft in Jun beating Joe Eile (9-9) by 2l, 4 ran.
Footprint (IRE) 7-1 (8-7) Held up, headway in 3rd 2f out, ridden and disputed 2nd over 1f out, no impression leader, kept on same pace to 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Arctic (9-13) at Navan 6f hcp sft in Jun.
Suehail 9-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, headed inside final furlong and no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind One Fine Day (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m 3yo hcp 60-90 sft in Jun.
Cheval Rouge (IRE) 2-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, challenged 1f out, disputed inside final furlong, 2nd and no extra close home, 2nd of 5, nk behind Boom To Bust (9-6) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 60-90 hvy.
