tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, weakened from 4 out
towards rear, headway 3 out, went 4th on outer 2 out, soon ridden and disputed moderate 2nd, 3rd at last, no impression
in rear and trailing early, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd, took keen hold, ridden from 3 out, soon weakened, behind when pulled up before last
tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden and weakened quickly, behind when pulled up before last
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, took keen hold, progress into 5th 2 out, soon ridden and disputed moderate 2nd, 2nd at last, kept on without threatening winner
mid-division, pushed along briefly at 4th, no impression from 4 out, soon behind
made all, clear 2 out, pushed along and stayed on well run-in, comfortably
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division on outer, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, moderate 4th approaching last, went 3rd again inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, dropped to 5th after next, no impression
THE TRIGGER completed a double over fences then just failed to take advantage of a much lower mark over timber here. He's only been raised 3lb and can get back on the winning trail. Sierra Law had been running well before losing his maiden tag in a Down Royal handicap, though an 8lb rise looks a bit harsh. Omega Springs gained his only success in 24 starts at this time a year ago and is still 3lb higher while Sligo maiden winner Aunt Eileen makes her handicap debut with a big weight and hasn't run for almost a year. Vintage Salon was sent to Uttoxeter in July and ran her best race for a very long time so a repeat could see her in the action.
Aunt Eileen (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Soon raced in moderate 5th, distant 4th from 4 out, no extra in 5th again from before straight, tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Penhill (11-10) at Listowel 2m Yielding in Sep.
Broughtons Star 6-1cfav (11-12) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, progress into 5th 3 out, closed up behind leader 2 out, ridden and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in, 9th of 16, 9l behind Mezajy (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
My Betty (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Led, headed 4th, soon on terms again, headed and lost place from 4 out, no extra from before 2 out, 7th of 12, 24 1/2l behind Touch Of Gold (11-0) at Tramore 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Daigreen (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inner, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 16th of 22, 11 1/4l behind Happy Company (9-3) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
U S Navy Seal (USA) 40-1 (11-12) Disputed early, 3rd halfway, dropped to 7th at 4th, ridden and no extra after 4 out, 10th of 15, dist behind Mr Showtime (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in May.
Rock On Rosie (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, some headway 2 out, 6th and bad mistake 2 out, no extra, 12th of 20, 18 1/4l behind Sierra Law (10-13) at Down Royal 2m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Sierra Law 15-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, headway and slight mistake 3 out, travelled well to challenge and slight mistake last, soon led and ridden to assert, kept on well, won at Down Royal 2m hcp Yielding in Sep beating Boytonrath (11-6) by 3 1/4l, 20 ran.
The Trigger (IRE) Evensfav (11-4) Tracked leader, 3rd after 5th, improved to 2nd 4 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well run-in to strongly challenge leader closing stages, just failed, 2nd of 16, shd behind Wee Small Hours (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gd in Aug.
Kilkeaskins First (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Held up, 11th halfway, effort 2 out, one pace from before last, 10th of 12, 10 1/4l behind Broughtons Star (11-9) at Sligo 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Omega Springs (IRE) 3-1fav (11-3) Towards rear and 9th before 4 out, pushed along after next, ridden in 7th after 2 out, no impression in 5th after last, 6th of 10, 10l behind Shek O Lad (11-10) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Euro So Brave (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, soon no impression, 8th of 16, 7 3/4l behind Invincible Don (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gf in Jun.
Profoundly (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up, 19th from 6th, no impression approaching straight, 17th of 24, dist behind Slievenamon (11-12) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Vintage Salon (IRE) 33-1 (12-3) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, went 2nd from 2 out, no chance with winner, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Stonecoldsoba (12-2) at Uttoxeter 2m hcp (5) gd in Jul.
Solent Lad (USA) 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear and raced keen early, slow jump 1st, improved into 5th from 5th, ridden from 3 out and no impression from next, 5th of 10, dist behind Tranquil Magic (11-8) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
