always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after halfway, kept on one pace in straight, slightly hampered 1f out
mid-division, pushed along and some headway in 5th entering straight, ridden to go 4th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway on inner entering straight and led over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear approaching straight, soon no extra and eased, tailed off
mid-division, pushed along entering straight and no extra from over 1f out
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and some headway early straight, went 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and some headway when bumped rival over 2f out, 3rd and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride and always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra
rear of mid-division and pushed along halfway, no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression when bumped by rival over 2f out, ridden and soon no extra
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and no impression in 4th under 2f out, no extra and edged left 1f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, some headway on inner under 2f out, slightly hampered 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor
very slowly away, always detached in rear, completely tailed off
led, pushed along under 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace
Merricourt has had plenty of chances and may do better in a handicap but Tham Luang has shown enough ability to suggest he'll be getting off the mark soon. Royal Canford sets the standard with a close fifth behind Winiata at Leopardstown but then ran poorly at Cork so a chance is taken with Dermot Weld's newcomer INSAAN, a close relative of five winners. Pocotaligo and Self Rule have both had enough chances while Golden Valour hasn't run since placed at Kempton in October for Godolphin.
Knock Flyer (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Awkward from stalls, soon mid-division, ridden and progress when switched to inner 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no impression on leaders final furlong, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Drumquina (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Blue Wood (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Waited with, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Gerry's Way (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Clockers Corner (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Took keen hold, prominent, soon 2nd, still travelling smoothly straight and soon on terms, pushed along and headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Queen Amidala (9-0) at Killarney 1m mdn sft in Aug.
Der Mc (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Took keen hold, raced in 3rd early, tracked leaders halfway, pushed along under 3f out, one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Dare To Flare (9-12) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Donoch 66-1 (9-5) Dwelt and slightly hampered, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 11th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Albuquerque (9-5) at Gowran Park 7f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Golden Valour 4-1 (9-7) Led, pushed along over 2f out, headed over 1f out, lost 2nd towards finish, stayed on same pace in 3rd, 3rd of 9, 2l behind Uncle Jerry (8-10) at Kempton 7f (4) pol in Oct.
Insaan (IRE) Cape Cross gelding out of Khulood.
Merricourt (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) In touch, 4th under 3f out, improved to 2nd and ridden over 1f out, no impression on clear leader, dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 5l behind Silk Forest (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Old Colonial Charm Spirit colt out of Chicita Banana.
Pocotaligo 7-2 (9-5) Soon close up, 4th approaching halfway, led over 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Kattani (9-5) at Curragh 1m Good - Yielding in Jun.
Self Rule (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 16 1/4l behind Thiswaycadeaux (9-7) at Roscommon 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
Tham Luang (IRE) 4-1cfav (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, 4th before halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon chased winner and no impression, no extra and one pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Memyselfandmoi (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Thefaithfulindian (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out, soon no extra, 11th of 13, dist behind Kiss For A Jewel (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 1f mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Miss Baracus (IRE) Bated Breath filly out of Thinking Positive.
Royal Canford (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Prominent in far side group, ridden over 2f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 17, 8l behind Romantic Proposal (9-0) at Cork 7f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Annie Pender (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders and ran freely, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, last of 8, 10 1/2l behind Calling Time (9-2) at Roscommon 7f hcp fll gd in Jul.
