chased leader in 2nd early, improved to lead from 3rd, pushed along from last and kept on well run-in, comfortably
towards rear, took closer order from 3 out and ridden in 7th from next, no impression from before last and kept on into 5th run-in
mid-division, closer in 7th from 3 out and ridden in 4th after next, no impression in 3rd from last and kept on without threatening run-in
towards rear, not fluent 6th, ridden from 3 out, soon no impression and weakened, pulled up before next
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, improved into 2nd from 3 out and soon pushed along, ridden and no extra in 4th before last where not fluent, weakened run-in
mid-division, took closer order in 5th before 3 out where not fluent and soon pushed along, went 2nd before next and ridden, no impression on winner from last and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, lost place from 4 out and soon pushed along, no extra from before 2 out
towards rear, not fluent at times, ridden in rear from 4 out and soon no extra, tailed off
led, headed from 3rd and 3rd on outer from halfway, no impression and dropped to 6th approaching 2 out, kept on again into 4th run-in
mid-division, slightly squeezed for room after 6th, reminders from 7th and not fluent next, dropped towards rear and struggling from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, not fluent at times, lost place from 3 out and ridden on inner before next, no extra and kept on same pace from before last
mid-division, 8th from 3 out and soon pushed along to go 5th, ridden from next and soon no impression, not fluent last and kept on same pace run-in
Plenty of these arrive in good form including Nero Rock, who is on a hat-trick and making his handicap debut. Bold Enough won a Tipperary maiden over this trip in July though has struggled subsequently but BREAD AND BUTTER just failed to catch Gold Speed at Punchestown and is still on the upgrade. Master Artist has been going well in maidens and makes his handicap bow from a reasonable mark while Harvest Bow has some decent form over timber and is fit from the Flat. Mandarin Monarch won on the Flat at Tramore in August and has been narrowly beaten in subsequent starts over hurdles so has to go on the shortlist while Barnaviddaun makes his handicap debut after progressing nicely in the spring.
Hannon (IRE) 11-2 (9-9) Soon led and ran freely, asserted after 4f, reduced advantage halfway, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th and hampered 1f out, one paced, 4th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Barrington Court (9-4) at Bellewstown 1m 4f mdn hvy in Aug.
Bentham (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, hampered 2nd, 5th 3 out, ridden next, 6th entering straight, weakened, 10th of 18, 29l behind Gold Speed (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Humm Baby (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Mid-division on outer, moderate 8th 3 out, ridden entering straight, moderate 6th at last, kept on without threatening, 5th of 18, 8 1/2l behind Gold Speed (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Nero Rock (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Held up towards rear, raced keenly, progress to 3rd at 5th, led travelling well after 3 out, pushed along 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well, won at Clonmel 2m gd in Sep beating Bal De Rio (11-12) by 1l, 6 ran.
Bold Enough (IRE) 15-2 (12-0) Led, pressed at 4th, 2 lengths clear 4 out, reduced advantage after 2 out, ridden and headed approaching straight, soon weakened quickly, 5th of 8, 37 1/4l behind Wajaaha (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 2f sft in Aug.
Bread And Butter (IRE) 16-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, went 2nd and ridden entering straight, bad mistake at last, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, stayed on well to line, just failed, 2nd of 18, shd behind Gold Speed (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Mandarin Monarch (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Soon prominent, closed up on outer into straight, soon effort, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind The Mouse Doctor (11-5) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Heatstroke (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Held up, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened 2f out, last of 12, 31 3/4l behind Ela Katrina (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Leahman 11-4fav (8-13) Soon chased leaders, closed approaching straight, soon pushed along and effort, one pace from 2f out, 5th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Curious Bride (9-10) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Barnaviddaun (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden at last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on well close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar beating Hesamanofhisword (11-10) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Sunday At Julia's (IRE) 15-8fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, ridden in 4th 3 out, weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Master Artist (IRE) 11-8fav (11-6) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead after 3 out, led 2 out, soon ridden, headed after last, kept on same pace, 3rd last strides, 3rd of 13, 1 3/4l behind Grange Walk (11-6) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Harvest Bow (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 18 1/4l behind Jerandme (10-1) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Fiveaftermidnight (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Chased leaders early, held up in rear from 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, 4th and pushed after 3 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 17l behind Deilginis (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb.
Sullane Hill (IRE) 28-1 (12-0) Waited with, bad mistake 8th and in rear, not fluent 9th, slipped slightly on bend approaching 10th, soon no danger, completely tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Anything Will Do (12-0) at Killarney 2m 7f sft in Aug.
Seeyouinvinnys (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Raced in 8th early, 5th from 8th, weakened and pulled up after 3 out, at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Oct.
Rebel Waltz (IRE) 9-2 (11-10) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 3 out, led before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out and soon headed, ridden in 3rd at last, no impression, 5th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Supreme Vinnie (11-10) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
