chased leaders, 6th 3f out, short of room and switched to inner 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, went 2nd close home, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression on winner final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home
prominent, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no impression
held up, ridden and no impression from 3f out, behind and eased final furlong
made all, ridden clear 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong
held up, ridden and kept on same pace from 2 1/2f out
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2 1/2f out, no impression
held up, ridden and no impression from 3f out
in rear, kept on one paced from 3f out
Under Review is 6lb higher than when successful in this 12 months ago and needs a couple to drop out to take his chance again. Rigid Rock was put 13lb after winning at Naas but Bubbly Bellini should go well again following a recent second at Sligo. Faynita has claims on his third at Tipperary, where he had Kateeva behind, but we'll take a chance on DESERT AL. Fran Berry's mount has a good record at Dundalk so should appreciate the sand here. He's a pound lower than when second over this trip in May and makes more appeal than Headache and Withnail.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 6th before straight, challenged and short of room final furlong, clear run and kept on without matching winner close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Gagnant (10-0) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Rigid Rock (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Made all, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, won at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Aug beating Rose Garnet (9-2) by 3 1/2l, 20 ran.
Headache 7-1 (10-0) Always prominent, led before halfway, strongly pressed and headed 1f out, no extra well inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Lombrici (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Aug.
Forbidden City (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Towards rear on outer, never a factor, 11th of 12, 9l behind Iron Major (9-9) at Dundalk 7f clm stks pol in Jul.
Zhukhov (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 14, 11l behind Eurosmart Lady (8-0) at Bellewstown 5f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Kateeva (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) Chased leaders on stands' side, never on terms, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 10th of 26, 8l behind Eur Elusive (8-4) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-85 gd in Aug.
Desert Al (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Never a factor, kept on one pace, 10th of 19, 12l behind Ucanchoose (9-4) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
Faynita (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Prominent throughout, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Ucanchoose (8-13) at Tipperary 5f hcp 47-75 in Jul.
Withnail (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 6l behind Eurosmart Lady (8-0) at Bellewstown 5f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Daisy Mountain (IRE) 8-1 (8-11) Chased leaders in centre, ridden and no extra 2f out, 12th of 20, 9l behind Rigid Rock (8-12) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Aug.
Stones Peak (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 7th early, no impression from before straight, 9th of 12, 9l behind Gagnant (10-0) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Under Review (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 13th of 20, 9l behind Rigid Rock (8-12) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Aug.
Almadaa 8-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 16th of 17, 32l behind Suspect Device (9-4) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 47-60 gd in Jun.
