towards rear, no impression from 3f out
chased leaders, ridden in moderate 3rd 2f out, no impression
prominent, ridden in 2nd entering straight, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden straight, went 5th 1f out, kept on
mid-division, ridden in moderate 6th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, stayed on well to lead near line
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3f out
chased leaders, ridden in moderate 5th 2f out, went 3rd final furlong, kept on
mid-division, ridden 3f out, no impression
led, went clear entering straight, ridden under 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 8th halfway, weakened
always towards rear
mid-division on outer, went moderate 2nd and ridden 2f out, led 1f out, headed near line
chased leaders on outer, ridden and weakened straight
always behind
Final Flashback won this when in tremendous form a year ago and looks to be back in business. He's just 6lbs higher here and must be a threat to all but HAWKHILL's victory over the in-form Sean Og Coulston at Fairyhouse on Sunday sets the standard and Michael Halford's charge can take this from just 5lbs higher. The ultra-consistent Little Arrows can never be left out of calculations and it would be a surprise if he weren't involved in the finish while Motafaany has had just three runs this campaign and will arrive here fresher than most following a very good run behind Kammaan at the Curragh. Jim Bolger's Agent Of Change hasn't been seen since scoring at Leopardstown in June 2008 but is an interesting entry and one to keep an eye on.
Sixteen Forty Two (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 7th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, 8th of 11, 7l behind Maundy Money (9-3) at Listowel 7f hcap gd.
Daring Man (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Held up, progress on stand's side after halfway, 8th 2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 23, 4l behind Ballivor (8-11) at Curragh 1m hcp 60-100 sft.
Final Flashback (IRE) 3-1 (9-8) Led early, soon chased leaders in 3rd, ridden to lead over 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 7, 1 1/4l behind Priomhbhean (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 60-90 gf in Aug.
Lime Tree Valley (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, headway in 8th 3f out, 6th 2f out, ridden into 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Separate Ways (9-10) at Listowel 1m 1f hcap.
Hawkhill (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 1m 1f stks sft beating Sean Og Coulston (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Little Arrows (IRE) 10-3fav (9-13) Held up, 10th halfway, ridden entering straight, 8th 1f out, ran on well closing stages, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Headford Lady (8-4) at Listowel 7f hcp 50-80.
Motafaany (USA) 10-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders on far side, 4th early, 6th under 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 22, 2 3/4l behind Kammaan (8-12) at Curragh 7f app hcp 0-80 sft.
Song In My Heart (IRE) 8-13fav (9-5) Soon led, strongly pressed final furlong, stayed on well, all out, won at Listowel 1m 3yo mdn aut fm in Jun '08 beating Pretty Ballerina (9-0) by shd, 11 ran.
Cape Vintage (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led briefly entering straight, headed over 2f out, soon no extra, weakened and eased, last of 12, 10l behind Takeover Bid (8-3) at Cork 7f hcp 50-85 gd in Aug.
Northern Rocked (IRE) 5-2fav (10-3) Always prominent, tracked leaders in 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression in 2nd over 1f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong to lead close home, won at Laytown 7f mdn stks beating Prayer Boat (9-12) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Agent Of Change (USA) 12-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, strongly pressed close home, just held on, won at Leopardstown 7f 3yo mdn gf in Jun '08 beating Alyazwa (9-0) by shd, 10 ran.
Putapriceonthat (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Held up, 8th into straight, ridden and kept on, 6th of 12, 5l behind Priomhbhean (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcap gf.
High Vintage (IRE) 6-1 (8-5) Held up towards rear, ridden into 8th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 7l behind Separate Ways (9-10) at Listowel 1m 1f hcap.
Nortburn 40-1 (8-9) Never a factor, 19th of 23, 17l behind Ballivor (8-11) at Curragh 1m hcp 60-100 sft.
