disputed lead early, tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, 2nd and pushed along approaching straight, ridden over 1f out and kept on well, no impression on winner inside final 100 yards
slowly away and towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and some headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
towards rear, pushed along and some headway on wide outside entering straight, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, no extra
prominent early, mid-division halfway, dropped towards rear over 4f out, pushed along and no impression 2f out, switched left early straight and kept on well on outer inside final furlong to go 6th close home
tracked leaders, led after 3f and 4 lengths clear halfway, soon reduced advantage and headed approaching straight, 3rd and pushed along 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway into 6th halfway, progress approaching straight and led over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on well final 150 yards
mid-division, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division approaching straight, ridden and kept on one pace in straight
prominent and led briefly after 2f, ran freely, 2nd halfway, 4th and ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out and soon no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 7th and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, 8th halfway, 5th and pushed along approaching straight, 4th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear early, some headway after halfway and mid-division approaching straight, 6th and ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, dropped towards rear over 4f out, no impression approaching straight, no extra
towards rear, pushed along in rear of mid-division approaching straight, no threat under 2f out, never a factor
towards rear and pushed along early, rear of mid-division halfway, pushed along and some headway in mid-division approaching straight, 8th and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final 150 yards
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in rear of mid-division approaching straight, soon no extra
mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and 11th 2f out, soon ridden and kept on well on outer inside final furlong to go 5th closing stages
mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 6th and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace
Final Endeavour won this back in 2020 and, though out of form, Billy Lee's presence in the saddle is intriguing. Golden Sandbanks has been in winning form on the Flat and over hurdles, including around here, so has to be on the shortlist while Fair Damsel couldn't have got much closer to losing her maiden tag over the trip on heavy ground at Gowran. ENQUIRE WITHIN stays further, as she showed when scoring over 1m6f at Navan in August. A very good second over this trip at Bellewstown last month, she can return to winning ways though Adhuil's second to Rough And Tough at Gowran could get a boost from the winner earlier.
Star Official (IRE) 5-2fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, close up 2 out, soon switched left and headway to lead approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Oct beating Destivelle (11-1) by 1 3/4l, 12 ran.
Golden Sandbanks 6-1 (9-11) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway entering straight, ridden in 8th 2f out, improving into 2nd under 1f out, kept on to press winner to line, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Celtic Revival (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Unterberg (IRE) 50-1 (9-13) Towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 14th of 20, 18 3/4l behind Patrick Street (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Fair Damsel (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Slate Lane (12-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hvy in Oct.
Golden Ash (IRE) 25-1 (9-3) Towards rear, took closer order over 3f out, no impression in moderate 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace to moderate 4th close home, 4th of 12, 15 3/4l behind Feathertop (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll hvy in Oct.
Game Nation (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Towards rear and raced on wide outer early, mid-division on outer at halfway, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 18th of 20, dist behind Solar Breeze (10-2) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Noble Crusade (USA) 25-1 (11-11) Mid-division, progress into 5th 5 out, slight mistake next, 3rd entering straight, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra next, 10th of 17, 13 1/2l behind Chapel Street (11-10) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Enquire Within (IRE) 11-2fav (9-4) Mid-division, progress on outer 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, 14 1/2l behind Firm Belief (9-6) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Final Endeavour (IRE) 66-1 (9-9) Dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra over 3f out, 18th of 21, 29 1/2l behind Viceregent (10-0) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Adhuil (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) 5th of 10, 22l behind Slate Lane (12-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hvy in Oct.
Essential Part (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Mid-division best, ridden towards rear and no extra over 2f out, 14th of 16, 22 1/4l behind Rough And Tough (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp hvy in Oct.
Vista Baby (FR) 11-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 15, 9 3/4l behind Ameerat Jumaira (10-0) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Ruler Of The River (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Led, headed at halfway, 3rd 5f out, ridden entering straight, weakened, last of 14, 11 3/4l behind Celtic Revival (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Bolero (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway on outer 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 9th of 12, 17 3/4l behind Narlita (10-2) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Loudest Whisper (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression over 3f out, 16th of 21, 25 3/4l behind Viceregent (10-0) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Sioux Grit (IRE) 100-1 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 21, 7l behind Viceregent (10-0) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Vormir (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 11th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Barnhill Rose (9-11) at Roscommon 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Tortured Soul 11-1 (8-9) Mid-division, ridden to close 2f out, under pressure in 5th on inner 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Ellaat (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.
