led and disputed on outer, 2nd halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, disputed before last, 2nd and kept on same pace under pressure run-in, just held 2nd
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra before 2 out, pulled up before last
chased leaders early, soon held up, ridden and no impression before straight
led and disputed on inner, mistake 6th, headed 4 out, disputed again entering straight, ridden and slight mistake 2 out, kept on, under pressure in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace, just held for 2nd
held up towards rear, slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 6th entering straight, close 4th 2 out, disputed before last, kept on well to assert run-in
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead 4 out, disputed entering straight, ridden 2 out, no extra in 4th before last where mistake
CURRAGH GOLAN has been in excellent form and though 16lb higher than his victory at Ballinrobe in August he looks the one to be on as he's been unfortunate not to have scored again. Brand Ambassador wasn't far behind him at Listowel last time and would have been even closer but for a mistake at the last so he's an obvious threat. May Dullea has been in consistent form and her lowly position in the weights should ensure another good run but Casimir Road steps up to this trip for the first time after several decent efforts over shorter. Oscar Buzz disappointed at Sligo after a much better effort at the Galway Festival for which he would have to be considered.
Theatre Bird (IRE) 28-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, pushed along and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 22l behind Prince Rudi (11-1) at Galway 2m 6f hcap hdle Grd C in Aug.
Casimir Road (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Towards rear, never a factor, some progress early straight and 10th at last, kept on run-in, 7th of 16, 13l behind Portrade (10-0) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Let's Celebrate (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, lost place from before straight, soon no extra, 11th of 17, well behind Blacklough (11-3) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 in Apr.
The King Of Brega (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Towards rear, took keen hold, improved to chase leaders from after 3rd, closed to get on terms from 7th, slight mistake 5 out, headed and 2nd approaching straight, no extra 2 out, 9th of 12, 24l behind Jarob (11-5) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Brand Ambassador (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Towards rear, improved into 4th approaching straight, close 3rd at last, no impression and one pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Ask Vic (10-6) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Curragh Golan (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, led 2 out, strongly pressed last, headed and not match winner run-in, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Ask Vic (10-6) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Oscar Buzz (IRE) 7-2 (9-12) Held up in rear, progress on outer into 5th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 8, 22l behind Give Me A Break (10-0) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl in Aug.
Monelissio (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Led early, tracked leaders, bad mistake 5th, pushed along from 5 out, under pressure and lost place from 3 out, no extra and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Close Review (10-10) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp chs 0-109 in May, 11 ran.
May Dullea (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Mid-division on inner, closer in 4th 4 out, ridden from next, 4th when slight mistake 2 out, no impression, 4th of 11, 14l behind Bose Ikard (12-1) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 gf in Aug.
Ourbeautifuldream (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Tracked leader, led before 3rd, ridden before and headed 2 out, weakened before last, 3rd of 5, 14l behind Blaklion (10-12) at Perth 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in Sep.
