mid-division, no extra approaching 3 out, weakened
held up, 12th halfway, good headway into 3rd approaching straight, led 2 out, soon cruised clear, not extended
held up towards rear, steady headway into 7th 3 out, 4th entering straight, no extra from 2 out
prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden approaching 3 out, no extra before next
led, driven along and headed before 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, headway from 4 out, went 4th 2 out, 3rd and no impression on winner at last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra after 4 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra and weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
mid-division, 8th halfway, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
held up towards rear, some headway before 3 out, 6th 2 out, went 2nd at last, kept on well without threatening winner
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th 4 out, ridden and no extra after next
mid-division best, no extra from 3 out, weakened
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, led before 4 out, joined before next, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra
towards rear, some headway approaching straight, kept on from 2 out
always prominent, 4th halfway, disputed lead before 3 out, headed 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to 4th at last
unruly and unseated rider leaving parade ring, chased leaders, 5th approaching 3 out, soon no extra
never a factor
Clancy Strand may have been a little unfortunate to be caught by Rockazar at Bellewstown last time and can take his revenge on the winner, who needs to be held up until the last moment. The former is still on the upgrade and 'Slippers' Madden will probably hold on to him a little longer this time as his mount surrendered a long lead on the run-in. The pair should go close along with the consistent Clu Agus Cail, Carrleoni and Ballinrobe maiden winner Clonsilla Fath but SALUTE HIM has the quality to take this despite a big weight. Tony Martin's charge, who finished fourth in the Ebor on his latest start, began his year racing in Dubai and has been running well enough on the level to suggest he can gain his second victory over timber.
Mission Possible (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) A bit slowly into stride, keen hold and held up towards rear, went moderate 4th after 3 out, no extra from before straight, 5th of 9, 29l behind Pom Flyer (11-2) at Tipperary 2m 1f chs gd in Jul.
Salute Him (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Held up towards rear, headway after 4th, chased winner approaching 3 out, quickly weakened next, 5th of 12, 29l behind The Jigsaw Man (11-6) at Aintree 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Vinnes Friend (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Soon raced in poor 5th, fell 4 out, in a race won by Hazeymm (11-9) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 fm in Aug, 7 ran.
Georgie 14-1 (10-2) Chased leaders in 3rd, closed 2 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before straight, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Gudnis Gracious Me (11-3) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30 gf in Aug.
Siberion (GER) 33-1 (10-12) Prominent, struggling when bad mistake 2 out, weakened, last of 20, well behind Kalellshan (10-13) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jul.
Split Ear (IRE) 13-2 (10-7) Mid-division best, never a factor, behind and eased from last, 18th of 20, well behind Kalellshan (10-13) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jul.
Clonsilla Fath (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Always prominent, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, challenged last, soon led and stayed on best, won at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Second Glance (11-7) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Run For Charlie (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, improved into 4th and ridden 2 out, 2nd at last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Shopfrontspecialst (11-7) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Aug.
Jowango (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Held up in touch, 6th halfway, progress into 4th briefly after 4 out, weakened next, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Pires (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hdl gd in Aug.
Rockazar 10-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, 10th and headway after 4 out, 3rd after 2 out, 2nd before last, led run-in, stayed on well, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug beating Clancy Strand (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Carrleoni (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, went 3rd after 2 out, 2nd and no impression from before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 15, 3l behind One Cool Tornado (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Banna Man (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Head Waiter (9-7) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs gf in Aug, 11 ran.
Clu Agus Cail (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Settled 2nd, led from 4th, ridden and headed after 3 out, 3rd and no extra approaching last, 3rd of 8, 7l behind Isabellareine (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m hdl fm.
Numen (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Always towards rear, 18th of 21, 32l behind Fivestar Alstars (10-2) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Dec.
Credit Box (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Towards rear, headway into 8th from 3 out, moderate 6th approaching next, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 16, 15l behind Benefit Of Porter (11-12) at Tramore 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens09 fm in Aug.
Premier Rouge 10-3 (10-6) Soon raced in moderate 6th, weakened approaching straight, 9th of 11, well behind Salesin (10-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Aug.
Mr Aitch (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway in 6th 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 15l behind Sebadee (10-12) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gf in Apr.
City Hustler (USA) 8-1 (11-1) Prominent, lost place and weakened from 2 out, 12th of 14, 31l behind Dream Champion (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Aug.
Clancy Strand (NZ) 2-1fav (11-4) Tracked leaders in 6th, 3rd and headway after 4 out, led after 3 out, soon ridden clear, mistake last, headed and no extra run-in, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Rockazar (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Silent Jo (JPN) 11-2 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden into moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 7l behind Doransfirth (10-12) at Galway 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 gf in Aug.
Diamond Shower (USA) 11-2 (11-0) Towards rear, progress 5 out, 9th after next, left close up 3 out, soon disputed lead, led before last, stayed on well to go clear run-in, won at Cork 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 in Aug beating Clancy Strand (11-4) by 5l, 20 ran.
