in rear, pushed along under 2f out, kept on without threatening under hands and heels final furlong, never involved
made virtually all, joined briefly and ridden 2f out, soon regained lead, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner to go 2nd near line
rear of mid-division, 11th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression
in rear, switched right to challenge 2f out, soon ridden, moderate 8th 1f out, kept on well in 4th close home
chased leaders, 8th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
pushed along early and raced in rear of mid-division, 10th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
chased leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division, closer in 5th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
chased leader in 2nd for most, ridden to dispute lead briefly 2f out, soon headed, 2nd 1f out, no impression on winner close home, 3rd near line
mid-division, 9th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, no impression
always towards rear, never a factor
reluctant to load, slowly away and in rear, closer in 12th 3f out, soon ridden, 9th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, pushed along in 5th 2f out, no impression
pushed along early and raced in rear of mid-division, closer in 7th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
This is a wide-open handicap but John McConnell’s pair, Falak and Maricruz, are definitely worth monitoring for any market support from near the foot of the weights. Melburnian’s inclusion has probably helped stablemate Share The Honour, who also has a 7lb claimer on board. Mister Blue Sky is interesting back on the Flat with Heffernan in the saddle while it’s about time Moktamel was getting his head back in front. Narynkol is another with decent claims but stall one should help POLITICISE grab a decent position and he was improving at Dundalk earlier this year. Le Vagabond and Causey Arch may prove the pick of the remainder.
Mister Blue Sky (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, bad mistake 4th, 11th bypassing 2 out, no impression, 14th of 22, 14 1/4l behind Thosedaysaregone (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding in Feb.
Pearl Warrior 5-1fav (8-5) Soon led, pushed along before straight, soon joined, headed from 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 12 1/4l behind Melburnian (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Cape Islay (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, 13th of 17, 34l behind Battle Of Wills (11-7) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jan.
Narynkol 8-1 (10-2) Held up early, soon mid-division, ridden 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Cautious Approach (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Contrapposto (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out, no extra, 8th of 12, 20 1/2l behind Jazz Lady (9-4) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Guinevere (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd early straight, ridden over 1f out and no extra final 100 yards, 5th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Muzbid (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Jan.
Le Vagabond (FR) 14-1 (10-2) Waited with, 12th from 4th, soon some headway, effort straight, kept on well run-in without reaching winner, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Conron (11-1) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Politicise (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Settled behind leaders, moderate 6th halfway, closed 2 1/2f out, ridden into 2nd under 2f out, challenged 1 1/2f out, kept on and every chance inside final furlong, no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Jerandme (11-7) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Feb.
Cautious Approach 7-2 (8-10) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden to challenge inside final furlong, kept on, no impression closing stages, 3rd of 7, 1/2l behind Sayesse (8-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Moktamel (IRE) 7-2jfav (8-13) Prominent, led briefly after 2f, 2nd halfway, travelled well and led entering straight, pushed along 2f out and ridden over 1f out, under pressure and headed final 100 yards, no impression close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Long Arm (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Share The Honour 16-1 (10-4) Mid-division, ridden into 8th entering straight, no extra before last, weakened, 18th of 25, dist behind The Moyglass Flyer (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
Falak (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, pushed along after 5f, 12th 3f out, kept on same pace from over 2f out, 8th of 19, 14 3/4l behind El Tren (9-12) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Maricruz (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, towards rear and ran freely, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Cautious Approach (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Utah (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Pushed along to dispute, led and disputed after 1 1/2f, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened, 11th of 14, 12 3/4l behind Severus Alexander (8-7) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Ciao (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and progress 2f out, closer in 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Jerandme (11-7) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Feb.
Melburnian (FR) 10-1 (8-5) Mid-division early, 10th approaching halfway, closed travelling smoothly from before straight, switched right 2f out, challenged and on terms final furlong, led over 100yds out, quickly asserted and stayed on well, easily, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Halimi (9-3) by 2 3/4l, 17 ran.
Causey Arch (IRE) 80-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 10, 23 1/2l behind The Very Man (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 3f Yielding in Mar.
Severus Alexander (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression on outer early straight, ridden over 1f out and kept on one pace, never a factor, 10th of 16, 9 3/4l behind Mutadaffeq (9-3) at Curragh 2m hcp gf in Jun.
Spelga 2-1fav (9-7) Soon mid-division, headway and effort straight, ridden and edged slightly right 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 14, 3 3/4l behind The Mouse Doctor (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
