prominent, soon 2nd, reminder approaching halfway, lost place 2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, soon towards rear, never a factor
mid-division early, 7th halfway, one pace from over 1f out
prominent early, soon chased leaders, impeded from 1f out and kept on same pace
held up, towards rear and no impression after halfway
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor
prominent early, 6th and pushed along after halfway, no extra from over 1f out
a little keen, soon chased leaders, 4th approaching halfway, effort to chase winner straight, one pace inside final furlong
soon led, went on approaching halfway, reduced lead but stayed on well final furlong
soon mid-division on outer, under pressure approaching halfway, soon lost place and no impression
soon mid-division, no impression straight
early reminders, soon towards rear, never a factor
soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching halfway, no extra from over 1f out
held up, towards rear and no impression after halfway
held up, moderate 9th halfway, ridden and headway to chase leaders when edged right 1f out, soon bumped rival, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, impeded over 2f out, switched right inside final furlong, kept on without reaching winner into 2nd near finish
This could provide another battle between Colin Keane and Pat Smullen as though their mounts WORLD WAR and Solo Saxophone have become frustrating the former has been unlucky to come up against very well handicapped opponents the last twice and can finally get off the mark. The latter hasn't had as much experience but has been a beaten favourite in his last three races, all on this type of ground, and Bid Adieu finished in front of him at Tipperary in August though has changed stables for the second time. Warnaq was a 66/1 chance on her debut last month but belied the odds with a promising effort while Take The High Road made an encouraging debut over the track and trip and should have more to offer.
Balanced Approach (IRE) 9-2cfav (9-8) Prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along approaching straight, kept on without matching principals inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 1 1/4l behind Covetous (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn sft in Sep.
Not Now Bernard (IRE) Dark Angel gelding out of Miss Una.
Bid Adieu (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ran freely, pulled way into lead after 2f, pushed along 2f out and strongly pressed over 1f out, ridden and headed 100 yards out, no impression close home, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind Squire's Tale (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f mdn sft in Aug.
Guido Reni (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-5) Chased leader, disputed after 4f, ridden in 2nd 2 1/2f out, no extra in 4th 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 13, 32 1/2l behind Brazos (9-5) at Listowel 1m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
Jake Peter (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) In rear, 10th 2f out, under pressure and detached 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, never a factor, 9th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Court Queen (9-0) at Tipperary 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Santiago Rusinol (IRE) Lawman gelding out of Singing Bird.
Solo Saxophone (IRE) 6-4fav (9-5) Edged left out of stalls, tracked leaders, soon 3rd, on terms approaching straight, soon led, headed from 2f out, no impression and one pace 1f out, 2nd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Jer's Girl (9-6) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
Take The High Road 8-1 (9-5) Went left from stalls and settled towards rear on outer, good progress from 4f out, ridden in 3rd from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 17, 8 1/4l behind Erratic Path (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
World War (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Prominent and led after 2f, ridden and 2 lengths clear over 1f out, under pressure and headed over 100 yards out, no impression on winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/2l behind On The Go Again (9-8) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp hvy in Oct.
Cinema Paradiso (USA) 66-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and dropped towards rear approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 12th of 14, 18l behind Muniza (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn fll pol in Oct.
Peggy's Acre (IRE) 66-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, no threat from 2f out, 11th of 14, 17l behind Muniza (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn fll pol in Oct.
Bella Primavera (IRE) Choisir filly out of Diavolezza.
Maison Bleu 7-1 (9-4) Close up and disputed lead early, soon tracked leaders, switched left from over 1f out, kept on without matching 1st 2 inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Empress Lyla (8-13) at Gowran Park 1m fll hvy in Sep.
My Loveshack (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, under pressure in 7th 2f out, soon no extra, 10th of 17, 12 3/4l behind Two For Tea (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll Yielding in Jul.
Small Bit Of Love (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 5th halfway, progress to 3rd approaching straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, dropped to 6th closing stages, 6th of 12, 6l behind Longing (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Warnaq (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, progress to 5th 2f out, ridden into 4th over 1f out, 3rd final 100 yards, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Longing (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Shelooksthepart (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Always behind, no impression straight, never a factor, 8th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Bengala (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn fll sft in Apr.
Pass The Ball (IRE) 33-1 (9-11) Mid-division early, soon raced in 9th, no impression straight, 10th of 14, 27 3/4l behind Jer's Girl (9-6) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
Black Allstar (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra early straight, 13th of 14, 24 1/2l behind Invincible Ryker (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
