chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, clear after 2f, reduced advantage 3f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to challenge 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 7th 1 1/2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, stayed on to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden into 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong
slowly into stride, always towards rear
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra and soon weakened
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
Despite his advanced age, Orpailleur has never wore blinkers previously and Joanna Morgan applies them to this eight-times winner after a poor run at the Curragh last time. Little Arrows has never faced fast conditions in his 15-race career but there is no reason to suggest he won't be suited and he's in really good form this season. Aseasyas still looks reasonably treated despite being 5lbs higher than for his victory at Cork in August but SIXTEEN FORTY TWO looks the one to be on. David Wachman's charge made a fine return to action behind Desert Romance at Killarney and his only success to date was gained on this track.
Monivea (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 14th of 25, 8l behind Bangalore Gold (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May.
Orpailleur 16-1 (8-13) Soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra and weakened, 24th of 25, 27l behind Bangalore Gold (9-0) at Curragh 1m hcap gf in May.
Sixteen Forty Two (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Towards rear, progress straight, switched to outer under 2f out, ridden to chase leaders over 1f out, stayed on well without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 1/2l behind Desert Romance (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp 50-75 gd in May.
Little Arrows (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th before straight, challenged under pressure and led briefly 1f out, soon headed and kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 2l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 in Apr.
Aseasyas (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened straight, 10th of 11, 9l behind Bravely Fought (9-9) at Cork 1m 2f hcap gf in Apr.
Mysouff (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd 4f out, weakened early straight, 11th of 14, 8l behind Vivacious Vivienne (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-80 pol in Nov.
Northern Rocked (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Soon mid-division, no impression under pressure from under 2f out, 13th of 16, 9l behind Hawkhill (9-5) at Limerick 1m hcp 50-80 in Apr.
He's Got Rhythm (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 14th of 29, 6l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Takestan (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway to led 3f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and weakened from 1f out, 8th of 18, 13l behind Kilmannin (8-7) at Curragh 1m Apprentice Handicap (50-80) (3yo+) sft in Oct.
Saxon Wing (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 9th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from under 3f out, 8th of 15, 7l behind Shareen (9-0) at Killarney 1m 3yo mdn aut gd in May.
Cool Star (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, led again 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 16, 7l behind Sandymount Lady (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
