tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, mistake 8th, pushed along in 4th when not fluent 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, mistake last, kept on one pace
prominent, tracked leaders after 1st, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, pushed along to challenge entering straight, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, no extra from last, kept on one pace
refused to race
waited with in mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th close home
held up towards rear, 9th halfway, in touch in 7th when bad mistake 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, not fluent and led 3rd, pushed along and pressed entering straight, soon headed, ridden in 4th when mistake 2 out, no impression in 3rd at last, edged right 100 yards out, kept on one pace
prominent, led after 1st, headed 3rd, 4th halfway, pushed along and headway on outer after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 5th 2 out, no extra
waited with in mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th 2 out, staying on under pressure in 4th when hampered 100 yards out, no extra and dropped to 5th close home
held up in touch in mid-division, 6th halfway, headway after 3 out and went 3rd next, ridden in 2nd and no impression before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd when not fluent 3 out, pushed along and challenged between horses entering straight, led 2 out, ridden and 3 lengths lead at last, stayed on well
rear, slight mistake 5th, 10th halfway, pushed along 4 out, ridden and no impression from next, kept on one pace, never a factor
Smitty Bacall is the only course and distance winner and received an injury when well supported at Bellewstown in August. Fest Deiz completed a double earlier in the summer but has been unable to cope with a 9lb rise. DOLLAR VALUE (NAP) beat subsequent dual winner Run For Oscar at Downpatrick and has since scored twice on the Flat. He still looks reasonably treated and can continue his good form. Marajman appears to need testing ground so some rain would aid his cause while Guiri, who beat a huge field in a Punchestown handicap in April, didn't look quite at his best at the Galway festival. Down Royal maiden winner Rich Belief may prove best of the remainder.
Fest Deiz (FR) 16-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 5th 4f out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 11, 16 3/4l behind Line Out (11-2) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Marajman (FR) 8-11fav (12-0) Led, headed and dropped to 2nd before 3rd, pushed along from 2 out and not fluent next, soon ridden and no impression, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 5, 11 1/4l behind Buddy Rich (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Dollar Value (USA) 13-2 (9-11) Led, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed under 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Blue Shadow (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Whatsnotoknow (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, mistake and pushed along 3 out, ridden and no extra from next, 11th of 16, 25l behind Run For Oscar (11-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
It Could Be You (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Led, joined 4 out, soon pushed along and headed, ridden and weakened before 3 out, 14th of 17, 34 1/2l behind Run For Oscar (11-1) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Friary Rock (FR) 16-1 (11-1) Pushed along briefly early and disputed lead briefly, tracked leaders, 4th after 7th, slight mistake 4 out, not fluent 3 out, no extra into straight, 9th of 17, 24 3/4l behind Hewick (10-12) at Listowel 3m hcp gd in Sep.
Smitty Bacall (IRE) 5-1jfav (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along and lost place approaching 3 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace after 2 out, 8th of 15, 19 3/4l behind Act Of God (11-10) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Junior Rattler (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-10) Chased leaders and 2nd from halfway, dropped to 3rd from 3 out, pushed along and not fluent next, ridden in 6th from last, no impression and kept on into 5th run-in, 5th of 8, 10l behind My Manekineko (11-4) at Sligo 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Rich Belief 13-8 (11-2) Chased leaders on inside, went 2nd at 5th, chance when hit last, stayed on run-in, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Brief Ambition (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f (4) gd in Sep.
Good Time Jonny (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Held up in rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along after next, ridden and no impression in 4th 2 out, stayed on to go 3rd final 100 yards and just failed for 2nd, nearest finish, 3rd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Run For Oscar (11-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Little Brother (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, in rear when pecked 4th, no impression 4 out, reminder after 3 out and mistake next, no extra in straight, last of 5, 17l behind Rippon Lodge (10-10) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Guiri (GER) 15-2 (11-10) Mid-division, slight mistake 6th, ridden and effort 2 out, 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 20, 15l behind Shanwalla (11-10) at Galway 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
