tracked leaders, 4th entering straight, improved to dispute lead when hampered 2 out, soon headed, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along after 3 out, under pressure when pulled up quickly approaching 2 out, dismounted
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, ridden in 5th before 2 out, hampered 2 out, kept on one paced from before last
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, slightly hampered 2 out, soon no impression
always towards rear, slight mistake 4th and pushed along, no impression from 3 out,slightly hampered next, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 3 out, pushed along and joined when fell 2 out
mid-division, pushed along in 6th entering straight, slightly hampered 2 out, went 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, ridden on outer entering straight, hampered 2 out, soon no impression
held up towards rear, pushed along and progress before 2 out, improved to lead after 2 out, slight mistake at last, stayed on well run-in
raced keenly and led, jumped big, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear, progress and pushed along entering straight, close 4th when hampered 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace in 4th from last
Sir Ector has been running in strong company on the Flat and it would be no surprise to see him perform well back over timber despite his big weight. Dandridge looked a very smart prospect when easily landing a Galway maiden and makes his handicap debut from what may turn out to be a lenient mark. He's an obvious contender but a chance is taken with WISTY at these weights. He's had a somewhat chequered career and failed to finish in three of his last four but easily beat the hat-trick seeking Portrade in the other at Cork and is still on a handy mark despite an 8lb rise. Swantykay has won twice this summer but hasn't jumped as well on his two latest starts and will need to do better. Ontheground is another to consider after a narrow defeat by Res Ipsa Loquitur at Listowel.
Sir Ector (USA) 11-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, 8th of 9, 20l behind Glen Beg (10-4) at Navan 2m hcp hdl sft in Mar.
Just For Joe (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Prominent and ran freely, led after 1st, increased advantage to 12 lengths after 6th, reduced lead after 2 out and headed before last, no impression in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Curragh Golan (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 in Aug.
Dandridge 4-6fav (11-12) Led, took keen hold, almost joined approaching 2 out, soon asserted and clear, slight mistake last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep beating Rocky Court (11-12) by 5l, 7 ran.
Louisville Lip (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Held up in rear, 7th halfway, progress 4 out and 3rd next, ridden and no impression in 3rd when fell last, in a race won by Imperial Joey (9-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gd in Apr, 8 ran.
Montrel 14-1 (10-1) Soon mid-division, 8th early, no extra from after 2 out, 12th of 14, 40l behind Glen Beg (9-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl sft in Jan.
Ontheground (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd entering straight, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon narrow lead, joined last, disputed run-in, 2nd and no extra close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind Res Ipsa Loquitur (11-13) at Listowel 2m hcap hdle gd in Sep.
Swantykay (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Took keen hold early, held up, 8th at 4th, last and slight mistake 3 out, pushed along on outer after next, no impression in 7th approaching straight, one pace,, 7th of 10, 12l behind Gentleman Duke (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Sep.
Minella Tweet (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Mid-division early, closer in 7th halfway, 10th and ridden briefly 4 out, ridden in 9th entering straight, soon no impression, 12th of 18, 23l behind Res Ipsa Loquitur (11-13) at Listowel 2m hcap hdle gd in Sep.
Mind The Pennies (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th at 4th, not fluent next, no impression in 6th approaching straight, moderate 5th at last, one pace run-in,, 6th of 10, 9l behind Gentleman Duke (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Sep.
Wisty (IRE) 5-2fav (10-10) Edged slightly left at start, soon led and clear, took keen hold, jumped slightly right at 1st and brushed off wing, reduced lead from before 6 out, joined 3 out, headed when fell next, in a race won by Memories Of Milan (11-6) at Cork 2m cond hcap hdle gd in Aug, 10 ran.
Colla Pier (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway 4 out, 3rd when bumped and carried right 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd at last, no extra and dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 12, 15l behind Whisper Rock (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Manuka (IRE) 5-1fav (10-4) Towards rear, progress on outer after 4 out, soon pushed along, ridden 2 out, 6th at last, no extra, 5th of 12, 10l behind Dashing Lady (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 gd in Sep.
Orion's Might (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, led from 6th, went well clear 4 out, reduced advantage and ridden next, mistake and headed 2 out, no extra in 4th when bad mistake last weakened, 8th of 12, 19l behind Dashing Lady (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 gd in Sep.