rear of mid-division, checked early, 19th 4f out, ridden and no impression straight
chased leaders, reminder early, ridden 4f out, dropped to rear 3f out, 21st 2f out, ran on again without threatening final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and lost position 4f out, last 3f out, ridden in 12th on inner 2f out, went 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, soon no impression
in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
slowly into stride and pushed along early, towards rear, 16th 4f out, good headway entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression final furlong
in rear, pushed along entering straight, moderate 13th 1f out, kept on without threatening, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out
mid-division on outer, bumped early, ridden in 8th over 2f out, no impression
mid-division on inner, ridden and weakened from 3f out
mid-division on outer, ridden and weakened 4f out
mid-division on outer, pushed along 4f out, ridden in moderate 15h 2f out, went 10th 1f out, kept on one paced
prominent, 2nd 4f out, led 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division on outer, weakened from 3f out
led, headed and ridden 3f out, soon weakened, eased over 1f out
mid-division on inner, 8th 4f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed 1f out, headed and no extra close home
slowly into stride and in rear, ridden entering straight, went 6th 2f out, kept on one paced
went left leaving stalls, soon chased leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened
mid-division, bumped early, took keen hold, ridden and no impression from 3f out
chased leaders, checked early, 10th 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, 13th 4f out, ridden in 11th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd near line
dwelt, towards rear, closer in 11th 4f out, headway into 2nd and ridden 2f out, strongly pressed leader 1f out, improved to lead close home, stayed on well
rear of mid-division, ridden in 14th entering straight, no impression
Ask Katie has been handed an 11lb rise for her very easy victory at Cork and would be better back on the all-weather where she can race off that winning mark. The lightly-raced Propriano was looking progressive before being impeded at the Curragh though Pat Smullen has chosen stable companion MALINKA. She won over 1m2f at Roscommon but this looks more her trip as she was staying on gamely at the finish at Navan last time. Pivot Bridge would need to be considered if the ground turns testing while Sports Barrow was always going well when scoring over 1m6f at Navan and a strong gallop would be in his favour. Elm Grove and Sweet Cherry are others in form who are worth a second look in a wide-open handicap.
Aimhirgin Lass (IRE) 6-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, behind when eased final furlong, 10th of 11, 25 1/2l behind Morga (9-11) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp fll Yielding in Aug.
Theophilus (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inner, 9th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong, 8th of 20, 11 1/4l behind Theos Well (11-5) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Weather Watch (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders on inner, 8th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 18, 18l behind Peregrine Run (10-13) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Malinka (IRE) 5-1fav (10-0) Raced in 9th early, chased leaders straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 19, 3 3/4l behind Sister Blandina (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
All Souls (IRE) 7-4fav (10-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 4th and slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 3rd next, soon no extra in 5th, weakened, 6th of 9, dist behind Fire In Soul (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f sft in May.
Coolfighter (GER) 9-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 6th entering straight, ridden in 5th 2f out, headway to lead 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, all out near line, won at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Along The Shore (9-5) by nk, 18 ran.
El Tren (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Towards rear, moderate 13th over 3f out and no danger, kept on, 8th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Bainne (9-11) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Palmones (IRE) 20-1 (9-8) Dwelt, towards rear early, soon raced in 10th, one pace from over 1f out, 16th of 19, 19 3/4l behind Sister Blandina (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Elm Grove (IRE) 13-2 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and some progress in 4th 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd on line, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Ceol Na Nog (9-9) at Navan 1m 2f hcp fll Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Sweet Cherry (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Soon tracked leaders, fell 7th, at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Pivot Bridge 20-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching 2 out and no extra before last, last of 10, 15 1/2l behind All The Answers (11-10) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Bog War (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along straight, no impression from over 1f out, 18th of 26, 7 1/2l behind New Direction (8-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Propriano (USA) 16-1 (10-8) Mid-division, progress on outer when stumbled and unseated rider after 2f, at Curragh 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Head Turner (IRE) 5-2fav (11-10) Towards rear, mistake at 2nd, 8th at 5th, headway to 6th 3 out, no impression on leaders, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Sports Barrow (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, headway to lead under 4f out, ridden clear 2f out, reduced advantage inside final furlong, kept on under pressure close home, won at Navan 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug beating Tap Focus (9-6) by 1 1/2l, 22 ran.
Mydor (FR) 7-4fav (9-0) Rear of mid-division on inner, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor, 14th of 18, 17 1/4l behind Coolfighter (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Ask Katie (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Slowly away, soon raced in rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, good headway on inner to lead over 2f out, soon ridden, asserted over 1f out, kept on well, easily, won at Cork 1m hcp sft in Oct beating Prince Jock (9-4) by 7 1/2l, 18 ran.
Greanta (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Mid-division early, soon chased leaders, pushed along straight, kept on well without reaching 1st 2 inside final furlong, 3rd of 26, 3/4l behind New Direction (8-4) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Afzal (FR) 12-1 (9-4) Held up in 5th, ran freely, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 6, 8 1/2l behind Love In The Sun (9-9) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp hvy in Sep.
Athenry Boy (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, disputed lead briefly 3f out, soon ridden, no impression from 1 1/2f out, soon weakened, 13th of 18, 14 1/4l behind Coolfighter (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Nannys Well (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden 3f out, progress to 4th 2f out, no impression on leader, kept on final furlong to 3rd, 3rd of 18, 10 1/4l behind Ask Katie (8-13) at Cork 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Carraigin Aonair (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, closer in mid-division halfway, ridden into 6th 2f out, kept on final furlong into 2nd close home, lost 2nd at line, 3rd of 15, 4 1/4l behind Tudor City (9-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Bomber Jackson (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Mid-division, progress 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon disputed, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, 2nd closing stages, just prevailed for 2nd at line, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Grande Waltz (8-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Phoenix Twist (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 5th and pecked badly 2 out, no extra, 7th of 9, dist behind Labaik (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Zero Euro (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and headway to 3rd 2f out, progress to lead final 150 yards, kept on best, won at Cork 1m hcp sft in Oct beating Fast On (8-8) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Creeping Ivy (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Raced 4th, 6th halfway, driven into 5th entering straight, switched right under 2f out, ridden into 3rd under 1f out, kept on, not trouble principals, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Shake The Bucket (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
