chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and closer behind leaders over 2f out, under pressure in 9th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders on outer, 4th halfway, disputed 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed 2f out, under pressure in 4th 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
mid-division, ridden and no extra over 2f out
mid-division on outer early, soon held up towards rear, ridden and progress on inner 2f out, 8th 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out
mid-division early, closer in 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, pressed leader on rail inside final furlong, disputed final 100 yards and led close home
soon disputed on outer, 2nd after 2f, ridden to dispute again 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden towards outer over 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
held up, progress to chase leaders 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, under pressure in 6th 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
reared as stalls opener and slowly away, towards rear, ridden to progress over 2f out, stayed on into 7th 1 1/2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
held up, ridden towards rear over 2f out, kept on one pace from 1 1/2f out
very slowly away, always behind, ridden and no impression over 2f out
led and disputed, ridden and headed 2f out, under pressure in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute on inner 2 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, led over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, joined final 100 yards and headed close home
Cosmic Symbol, who has been running better than form figures suggest, has won from higher marks and his rider's claim puts him on a tempting mark. Musical Jewel got off the mark at the 15th time of asking on ground with some give at Sligo and is just 2lb higher so looks a threat to all with Andy Slattery's claim a major plus. Michael Halford has his horses going well and Kodianne looks the type to improve and can't go any lower in the ratings while The Bittern Cry did better when dropped back to this trip at Roscommon though hasn't proved she acts on the ground. Solomons Seal showed his first real sign of form at Naas though that was on good going so the vote in a very open handicap goes to ALTHIB, still a maiden after 17starts but best over this trip as he showed when runner-up to Little Camacho, who was receiving 6lb, at Down Royal last month.
Piper Bomb (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Mid-division, pushed along and dropped towards rear early straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Alfirak (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Stamp Of Authority (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Prominent and led after 2f, pushed along and headed over 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Rattling Jewel (9-8) at Listowel 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
Cosmic Symbol (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Dwelt and towards rear, progress on inner entering straight, ridden in 8th on outer 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Wichita Line (8-9) at Gowran Park 1m hcp hvy in Sep.
Gizi Gazelle (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 17, 8 1/2l behind Roccia Bella (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp hvy in Sep.
Solomons Seal (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Mid-division early, closed to challenge straight and edged left, on terms under 2f out, headed 1f out, one pace after, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Nam (9-8) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Marmalade N Toast (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Led early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, led again early straight, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 17, 9l behind Stormy Air (9-4) at Cork 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Sally Gap (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Akua (8-13) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Just Waterville (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Dwelt, soon raced in 10th, effort straight, no extra final furlong, 12th of 15, 17 1/4l behind Best Not Argue (9-0) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Botanical Lady (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Dwelt, raced in 13th early, soon 12th, effort straight, one pace 1f out, 8th of 15, 11 3/4l behind Best Not Argue (9-0) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Mr Whoppit (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Slowly into stride and detached in rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, some headway under 2f out and kept on inside final furlong, never a factor, 8th of 16, 4 1/4l behind Nailed On Nina (9-7) at Tipperary 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Musical Jewel (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, headway on outer over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, ridden 1f out, closed under 1f out, kept on well final 100 yards to lead close home, won at Sligo 7f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Stamp Of Authority (9-2) by nk, 12 ran.
The Bittern Cry (IRE) 11-1 (9-2) Raced in 5th early, soon 2nd, on terms into straight, led 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 5 1/2l behind Best Not Argue (9-0) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Althib 16-1 (8-8) Soon chased leaders, effort 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 20, 5 3/4l behind Dash D'Or (8-9) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Oct.
Royal Alto (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Soon chased leaders, 8th and ridden early straight, soon no extra, 18th of 19, dist behind Divine Approach (9-8) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Deauville Society (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Tracked leaders, headway between horses after 3f and 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra early straight, weakened, eased final 100 yards, 12th of 14, 18 1/2l behind Alfirak (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Kodianne (IRE) 16-1 (8-5) Raced in 7th early, effort straight, no extra final furlong, 10th of 15, 14 1/4l behind Best Not Argue (9-0) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Arlecchino's Rock 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, soon raced in 7th, effort on outer straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Aunty Audrey (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gf in Sep.
Feisty Katerina (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Prominent, progress to lead after 2f, headed halfway, lost place and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 17th of 30, 6 3/4l behind A Likely Story (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Bella Rua (IRE) 11-1 (8-12) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out, towards rear 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 11th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Cracking Name (9-1) at Cork 1m 1f hcp gf in Jun.
