soon towards rear, no extra from over 2f out
dwelt, towards rear, improved into 5th over 2f out towards outer, challenged and on terms inside final furlong, kept on well, headed near line
pushed along early, soon chased leaders, 8th over 2f out, kept on same pace straight
bumped start, held up, effort from 4f out, no extra from over 2f out
slightly impeded early, mid-division, no extra from over 2f out
disputed lead early, soon led, joined under 4f out, headed under 1f out, no extra closing stages
mid-division, pushed along briefly 5f out, pushed along again from 4f out, no extra from over 2f out
disputed lead early, tracked leaders, no extra from over 2f out
towards rear, improved into 9th over 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong
prominent, challenged and on terms over 2f out, headed into straight, remained close up with every chance, kept on well without quite matching principals close home
bumped start, towards rear, improved into 6th over 2f out towards outer, challenged and every chance closing stages, kept on well, not quite reach front pair
edged left leaving stalls and bumped rival, prominent, on terms under 4f out, headed into straight, soon no extra
bumped slightly start, tracked leaders, 7th over 2f out, no extra and one pace straight
impeded start and pushed along, towards rear, kept on same pace approaching straight
tracked leaders, pushed along 4f out, no extra from over 2f out
slightly impeded early, mid-division, pushed along briefly halfway, under pressure 4f out, no extra from over 2f out
dwelt, a little keen and held up in rear, headway on outer from 3f out, 10th over 2f out, switched right final furlong, stayed on well to lead near line
edged right leaving stalls, chased leaders, challenged and on terms over 2f out towards outer, headed closing stages, kept on same pace
Bog War hasn't run since scoring over this trip at Dundalk in January, one of seven career victories, and may not be sharp enough. Dual hurdles winner Mastermind was having his first start since May when third at Limerick but needs testing ground to show his best while All The Mollies has yet to recapture the form she was showing at this time a year ago. A Few Bob Short didn't handle very testing ground last time but his earlier form would put him right in the picture. AA BEE SEE won a Fairyhouse handicap at this time a year ago and was returning from a long break when beaten a neck over 2m at Tramore in August. He'll need a strong gallop to bring out the best in him but should get one here so gets the vote.
Drayton Cross (FR) 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 17, 11 1/4l behind Davids Charm (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep.
Happy Company (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, closer approaching straight, soon pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 31 3/4l behind Duchess Ravenwaves (8-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hvy in Oct.
Scealai Aonair (IRE) 15-2 (8-7) Slowly into stride, behind, some late headway, never dangerous, 7th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Iconic Code (8-6) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp (5) sft in Oct.
Aa Bee See 8-1 (9-11) Towards rear, headway 4f out and pushed along to go 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead early final furlong, kept on under pressure, headed close home, 2nd of 12, nk behind Jake Peter (9-0) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Bog War (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-3) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway. some headway approaching straight and led 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, rallied well under pressure to lead 100 yards out, kept on well close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan beating Glib Speech (8-13) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Challow (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Disputed lead, headed 3rd, disputed lead again entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed before last, 3rd at last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 11, 5 3/4l behind Hyperdrive (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Union Gap (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 9th of 12, 36 1/4l behind Smiling Eliza (10-5) at Down Royal 2m mdn gf in Aug.
All The Mollies (IRE) 4-1fav (8-7) Soon led, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 16, 24l behind Gentil J (9-6) at Galway 1m 1f hcp hvy in Sep.
Loudest Whisper (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and switched right under 2f out, some headway 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, eased, 19th of 23, 12 1/4l behind Perfect Tapatino (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Mastermind (IRE) 4-1 (8-13) Towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer approaching straight, ridden 2f out and went 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 9 1/2l behind Duchess Ravenwaves (8-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hvy in Oct.
A Few Bob Short (IRE) 4-1jfav (8-11) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression entering straight, soon no extra, 12th of 16, 33 1/2l behind Yo Tambien (8-4) at Limerick 1m 3f hvy in Oct.
Big Ego 6-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead briefly over 2f out, pushed along in 3rd 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Aibell (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Bella Rua (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Aunty Audrey (8-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Bomber Jackson (IRE) 5-1 (12-4) Tracked leaders on outer, ran around briefly approaching 5 out, 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, 4th at last, no extra, 4th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Gliondar Mo Chroi (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Bright Lass (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, towards rear and jumped left 5 out, ridden in 10th entering straight, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 12th of 15, dist behind Park Paddocks (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn sft in Apr.
Divin Desir (FR) 40-1 (10-5) Held up, 17th after 3rd where slight mistake, slight mistake 4th, 15th at 8th, no impression when impeded approaching straight, 11th of 19, dist behind Oh'herewego (11-7) at Tipperary 3m hcp gd in Oct.
Phebes Dream (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division early, ran freely, rapid headway to lead after 4f, headed entering straight and soon no extra, weakened, 8th of 14, 23 1/4l behind Duchess Ravenwaves (8-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hvy in Oct.
You'llfindandsee (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 5th, some progress 3 out, ridden in 5th after 2 out, no impression, 6th of 15, 19 1/4l behind Chica Buena (10-5) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Crossingoz (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Soon close up and disputed lead, edged left from over 2f out, soon lost position and no impression, 8th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Enzani (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in Aug.
Amadeus (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Held up, soon raced in 12th, tight for room 2f out, soon switched left, switched right to inner 1f out, kept on same pace without threatening, 10th of 16, 9l behind Greenpanda (9-6) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Seekamist (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra under 2f out, 9th of 11, 21 1/4l behind True Self (9-6) at Cork 1m 4f mdn fll gd in Oct.
