led, strongly pressed from 3 out, kept on under pressure from next, headed at last, rallied and kept on well run-in
held up in rear of mid-division, 10th when mistake 3 out, some headway early straight, no impression in 6th from before last
towards rear for most, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close 5th when slightly hampered 2 out, kept on under pressure, no impression run-in
tracked leaders, weakened after halfway
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, went 2nd before 3 out, under pressure when jumped right next, soon no extra
held up towards rear, progress into 8th travelling well 3 out, steady headway in straight to lead last, idled in front and driven out close home to hold on
tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, 6th 3 out, no extra after next
towards rear, pulled up quickly injured before 5 out
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, driven along and lost place after 4 out, 7th next, kept on one pace under pressure in straight
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, improved into 3rd 3 out, challenged and wandered approaching last, kept on well under pressure run-in
always behind
held up towards rear, headway from 3 out, close 4th when hampered next, no impression approaching last
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, 5th 3 out, went 4th under pressure approaching last, kept on same pace run-in
Plenty with chances in a tough race to call but Molly's Boy is going so well that she should give supporters a good run. Edward Cawley's mare has only one success to her credit but looked ready to double her tally soon when an excellent second behind Lough Ferrib at Listowel where Hollywood Law and Jim Bowie were behind. AINAMA is a class-act at his best as he showed when beating Liss Na Tintri at Cork in August and may just have too many guns for these rivals. He competed at a high level throughout his career when trained in the UK and Boots Madden will get the best out of him. Tarkani has been hit with a 12lbs rise for scoring at Downpatrick and that looks harsh but it's about time Acclaimed began to realise his potential and stepping up to this trip for the first time may bring about a change of fortune.
Footy Facts (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Mistake 1st, mid-division, no extra and pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Alfa Beat (10-10) at Listowel 3m Handicap (4yo) (1) gd in Sep, 18 ran.
Ainama (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Held up, good progress from before straight, 3rd when not fluent 3 out, led travelling strongly between last 2, clear when good jump last, stayed on well, impressive, won at Cork 3m hdl in Aug beating Liss Na Tintri (10-13) by 9l, 12 ran.
Four Chimneys (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Always behind, last of 12, 36l behind Hunting Tower (11-1) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Shane Rock 14-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 7th approaching 3 out, dropped to 10th and no impression from before straight, 9th of 24, 23l behind Sivota (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Hollywood Law (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 5 out, 6th 3 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 17l behind Lough Ferrib (11-1) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl in Sep.
Knock On The Head (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Slow jump 1st, soon towards rear, not always fluent, 9th 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off, 7th of 14, well behind Invisible Man (10-8) at Galway 2m 6f chs gd in Jul.
Molly's Boy (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden into 2nd and challenged 2 out, led briefly after last, no extra in 2nd run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 1l behind Lough Ferrib (11-1) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl in Sep.
Tarkani (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 5th, improved into 2nd after 3 out, led travelling best before 2 out, pushed out and stayed on well from last, easily, won at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Aug beating Mcswynes Bay (10-13) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Acclaimed (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway in 7th 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden into 2nd entering straight, challenged last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Impersonator (10-3) at Galway 2m 2f hcp hdl 88-116 gf in Aug.
Guts For Garters (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Always prominent, 5th halfway, driven along from 3 out, 4th 2 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 14l behind Prosperity Square (11-3) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Sep.
Brownpolish 13-2 (9-7) Tracked leaders in 4th, 5th approaching 3 out, 3rd after 2 out, kept on under pressure from last, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Vintage Oak (9-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl in Mar.
Conclave (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 9th after 4 out, no extra from after next, 11th of 16, 35l behind Vino Vino Cavo (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Aug.
Tango Knight (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, headway in 9th 5 out, 5th 3 out, improved to challenge 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, kept on well, won at Listowel 3m mdn hdl gd in Sep beating King Rocco (11-7) by 3l, 18 ran.
First Row (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division on outer, 7th approaching 3 out, moderate 4th 2 out, kept on, 4th of 14, 9l behind Raheenwood (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109) gf in Sep.
Jim Bowie (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, no impression after, 10th of 18, 39l behind Lough Ferrib (11-1) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl in Sep.
