raced in 2nd, slight mistake 2nd, pushed along when slight mistake 3 out, dropped to last when slight mistake 2 out, ridden and no extra before last
made all, 3l lead before 2 out, asserted and clear when mistake last, kept on well under hands and heels, easily
held up in last, took keen hold, slight mistake 4 out, went 2nd before 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner before last
An open-looking contest can go to Willie Mullins’ LITTLE NUGGET, who was probably a little unlucky not to follow up a maiden success at Limerick when relatively unfancied at Galway. Caer is also on an upward curve having bounced back from a fall at Galway when winning at Sligo. Karannelle beat a big field with ease at Cork and Payngo bolted up reverting to maiden company here last time, though is more exposed than most. Amor Verdadero and Gotthenod appear to have some improving to do.
Gotthenod (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) A little keen, prominent, pushed along from 3 out and lost position, soon weakened, 19th of 20, dist behind Bercasa (11-6) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Little Nugget (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ran freely, progress on outer to lead after 5th, travelled well after 2 out, joined last, ridden and headed narrowly run-in, kept on, no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 6, 1/2l behind Foveros (11-0) at Galway 2m 5f gd in Aug.
Karannelle (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Chased leaders, tight for room after 3 out and switched left, soon closed travelling smoothly, on terms between last 2, soon led, pushed out to assert run-in, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Cork 2m mdn Yielding in Aug beating Lucky Phil (11-7) by 5l, 21 ran.
Amor Verdadero (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Soon chased leaders and well off pace, closed and bumped with rival after 3 out, soon on terms, headed after 2 out, slight mistake last, one pace after, 3rd of 6, 3l behind Poker D'Ainay (11-6) at Tramore 2m 4f gd in Aug.
Boro Tari (IRE) 9-4jfav (10-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, disputed before 4 out, led after 4 out, pushed out after 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Jul beating Get A Price (11-4) by 3l, 14 ran.
Caer (IRE) 11-8 (11-7) Prominent, led from 2nd and made rest, pushed along and clear after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Sligo 2m 1f mdn gd in Aug beating Bronagh's Belle (11-2) by 6l, 9 ran.
Payngo (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, went 2nd from 2 out travelling smoothly, led straight, asserted approaching last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul beating Gambling Mistress (10-13) by 21l, 9 ran.
