towards rear, pushed along and some headway 3 out, 6th and ridden next, soon no impression, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th and pushed along 2 out, ridden approaching last where slight mistake, no impression run-in
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon ridden and dropped towards rear 2 out, no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along early straight and dropped towards rear 2 out, no extra
mid-division, lost place before 3 out, ridden and headway into 5th 2 out, no impression from before last, kept on one pace run-in
rear of mid-division, dropped to rear 4 out, soon pushed along and detached approaching straight, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, ran freely, 4th halfway, 3rd and pushed along 2 out, soon ridden, 2nd and kept on one pace run-in, no impression on winner
made all, pushed along approaching 3 out, ridden before 2 out and 2 lengths clear last, kept on well run-in
towards rear, pushed along approaching 3 out, 7th 2 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in
mid-division on outer, headway 3 out and went 2nd next, soon ridden, steadied last, 3rd and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
Rich Belief is in good form and was engaged on the Flat here last night. Tudor City has been a wonderful servant for connections having won the Galway Hurdle twice including last month. He's 7lb higher here and TOP BANDIT, who was in mid-division when falling four out in the latter event, is taken to get back to winning ways after completing a hat-trick last winter. Grade 3 winner Purple Mountain started favourite for a Galway handicap last time but couldn't get close to Outback Flyer, who scored with a bit in hand but has an 8lb rise to contend with. Jiving Jerry has a nice racing weight but probably needs a bit further.
Felix Desjy (FR) 28-1 (11-12) Rear, brought down 4 out, at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Tudor City (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 9th halfway, good headway on inner after 2 out, switched left entering straight, improved to 2nd last, ridden to lead final 150 yards, kept on well, won at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul beating Jesse Evans (11-6) by 3/4l, 20 ran.
Top Bandit 18-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, mistake and fell 4 out, at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Rich Belief 7-4fav (9-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway, headway to dispute lead 4f out and led approaching straight, ridden and 2 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on well, won at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Aug beating Arabian King (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
Charli Parcs (FR) 80-1 (10-10) Rear, some progress entering straight, kept on same pace run-in, no threat, 16th of 27, 36 1/2l behind Call Me Lyreen (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Purple Mountain (IRE) 3-1fav (11-7) Soon held up, ridden into 7th 2 out, stayed on into 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace from last, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 18, 6 1/4l behind Outback Flyer (10-9) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Outback Flyer (IRE) 11-1 (10-9) Held up, progress in 7th after 3 out, improved into 2nd 2 out, soon challenged travelling well, carried wide entering straight, ridden to dispute last, asserted closing stages, won at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul beating Tullypole Annie (10-0) by 3 1/4l, 18 ran.
Effernock Fizz (IRE) 10-3 (11-5) Led, increased advantage before 2nd, clear at 3rd, reduced lead at 6th and reminder, disputed after 7th, not fluent 4 out and headed, dropped to 3rd after 3 out, no impression 2 out where mistake, 3rd of 10, 7 3/4l behind Act Of God (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Aug.
Skippin Court (IRE) 17-2 (11-5) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, no extra entering straight, 12th of 17, 25 1/4l behind Rock Road (11-6) at Galway 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Rock On Seamie (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, 11th of 12, 18l behind Snag It (9-8) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Jiving Jerry (IRE) 28-1 (10-11) Mid-division early, closer in 5th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no extra entering straight, 8th of 16, 18 1/2l behind Sit Down Lucy (11-0) at Galway 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
