soon led, headed after 3f and 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place early straight, soon no extra and eased from over 1f out
rear of mid-division, headway into 7th 5f out, pushed along entering straight, ridden over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden early straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
towards rear, pushed along and some headway on outer early straight, 9th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace
held up in rear of mid-division, some headway on inner early straight, 6th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and went 2nd 2f out, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th 5f out, headway entering straight and soon pushed along, 5th and switched right over 1f out, ridden and kept on well to go 2nd final 100 yards, no impression on winner
mid-division, pushed along and headway entering straight, ridden and progress to lead over 150 yards out, kept on well
mid-division, headway into 3rd halfway, lost place entering straight, soon no extra and eased
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 4f out, no extra in straight
led early, tracked leaders and 6th halfway, pushed along and 2nd briefly entering straight, 4th and ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, led after 3f, pushed along entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out and headed over 150 yards out, no extra
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Willie Mullins has won this three times and Jackfinbar, who has Frankie in the saddle, has returned from a very long absence in good enough form to make his presence felt. Joseph O'Brien has a very strong hand with Comfort Zone, Nusret and Etna Rosso engaged. The former may come out best as he was in superb form over hurdles last winter and a Flat rating of 86 looks tempting. Another useful hurdler, MERLIN GIANT (NAP), only lost his maiden tag on the Flat at Down Royal in June but he also looks well treated and the one to beat. Dartan has been in excellent form though this looks on the short side.
Jackfinbar (FR) 8-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, pushed along well over 2f out, gradually weakened, 12th of 22, 8 1/4l behind Absurde (9-7) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Ceallach (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Mid-division and 9th halfway, progress on outer over 2f out and ridden in 2nd over 1f out, kept on well to challenge inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Longbourn (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Enfranchise (IRE) 10-1 (10-0) Led, pushed along and joined 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, 3rd under 2f out, dropped to 4th inside final furlong, no extra, 4th of 9, 5l behind Take Heart (8-10) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Dartan 5-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd after 4 out, pushed along and led approaching 2 out, asserted before last and kept on well run-in, won at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug beating Clifftop (10-1) by 6 1/2l, 15 ran.
Etna Rosso (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Led, pushed along entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, lost 3rd on line, 4th of 7, 4 1/2l behind Harbour Wind (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 6f lst stks (1) gd in Aug.
Golden Twilight (IRE) 5-1jfav (9-11) Towards rear and 12th halfway, pushed along on outer over 2f out, soon ridden and progress, went 4th inside final furlong, no impression on principals and kept on same pace close home, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Longbourn (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Nusret 3-1fav (9-10) Towards rear, 7th travelling well 2f out, briefly short of room in close 5th 1f out, soon ridden, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Curragh 1m 6f hcp gd in Jun beating Almuhit (9-10) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Burren Song (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders and 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon took closer order, ridden over 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Longbourn (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Comfort Zone (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) Mid-division, not fluent 4th, headway after 2 out, went 2nd last, led final 100 yards, stayed on well, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f (1) sft in Jan beating Scriptwriter (11-5) by 3/4l, 7 ran.
Satin 9-1 (10-2) Raced in 3rd on inside, under pressure when angled out inside final 2f, unable to quicken over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 5th of 10, 5 1/4l behind Regal Empire (9-12) at Ascot 1m 4f hcp (3) gs in Aug.
Merlin Giant (FR) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 6th after 2 out, soon weakened and no extra from last, 10th of 19, 17 1/2l behind Zarak The Brave (11-5) at Galway 2m hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Nibiru (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division, closer in 4th and ridden 2f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 9, 6 3/4l behind Take Heart (8-10) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Bold Approach (IRE) 100-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 3f out, weakened over 2f out, last of 18, 22 3/4l behind Dame Rapide (10-2) at Curragh 1m 6f hcp gd in May.
No Niki No (IRE) 9-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden 2f out and 5th 1f out, no impression inside final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 2l behind Youcrackmeup (9-10) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp fll Good - Yielding in Aug.
Imaginarium (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden entering straight, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 6l behind Brazil (8-7) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
La Hacienda 18-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, weakened, 15th of 17, 18 1/4l behind Brazil (8-7) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
