tracked leader in 3rd, 2nd before 5th, 3rd halfway, 2nd at 9th, led at 10th, ridden and headed before 2 out, strongly challenged leader after last, kept on same pace close home
ran 5th, 4th at 6th, 6th halfway, pushed along after 8th, bad mistake at 9th, soon detached, pulled up before 4 out
raced 6th, 5th halfway, headway to 4th at 9th, soon driven, no impression leaders, kept on one pace for moderate 4th, tailed off
soon led, 2nd after 2nd, 3rd before 5th, 2nd halfway, dropped to 5th and fell at 9th
settled 4th, 5th at 6th, 4th halfway, 3rd at 9th, ridden after 4 out, no impression, kept on one pace for moderate 3rd, tailed off
raced 2nd, led after 2nd, headed at 10th, travelled well to lead before 2 out where not fluent, soon ridden, mistake at last, strongly pressed run-in, kept on best
A decent prize has attracted a strong field and most arrive in good form. David Mullins made the most of Rogue Angel's stamina to score over 2m6f at Galway and regular pilot Bryan Cooper is likely to do the same. Carriganog has really got his act together lately over hurdles and fences and can make his presence felt in this higher grade, as can Empresario, who beat the well-regarded Guitar Pete at Galway. Dandridge was still in the lead when falling two out at Ballinrobe but A Decent Excuse has 6lb extra for beating HARANGUE at Killarney and it's the latter, who has been running well at a similar level all summer, who can gain revenge and take this.
Rogue Angel (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Always prominent, led or disputed from 7th, led 3 out, ridden after last, under pressure and kept on well final furlong, won at Galway 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Perfect Promise (10-12) by 2l, 20 ran.
A Decent Excuse (IRE) 16-1 (9-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden after 3 out, led narrowly before 2 out, driven out after last, kept on well, won at Killarney 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug beating Harangue (9-10) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Supreme Doc (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Soon raced in 6th, slight mistake 3rd, moderate 8th before straight, no extra, 9th of 12, dist behind My Manekineko (11-10) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Empresario (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Made all, clear before 4th, reduced advantage 7th, pressed before 2 out, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, kept on well under pressure closing stages, won at Galway 2m 2f gd in Jul beating Guitar Pete (11-8) by 2l, 15 ran.
Harangue (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Led, ridden after 3 out, headed before 2 out, kept on same pace after last, not match winner, 2nd of 11, 2 1/4l behind A Decent Excuse (9-12) at Killarney 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Kylecrue (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Led briefly early, mistake 2nd, soon raced in 4th, pushed along 6th, soon in rear, 4th again before 7th, pushed along again from 8th, no impression in rear from 4 out, kept on run-in, 4th of 5, 6l behind Coolmill (10-12) at Cork 2m 4f gd in Aug.
Art Of Logistics (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Ran 8th, reminder in 10th after 8th, soon driven in 8th, pecked 9th and dropped to rear, detached and pulled up before 3 out, at Killarney 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.
Carriganog (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and joined in 2nd before 3 out, led after 3 out, ridden before next and kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Aug beating Kilkishen (11-3) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Pires 7-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, ridden in 6th before 2 out, stayed on to 2nd after last, kept on run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 8, 1l behind Cassells Rock (11-2) at Down Royal 2m Good - Yielding in Aug.
Gentleman Duke (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Soon prominent in chasing group, pushed along from 4 out, no extra from next,, 9th of 14, 34 1/4l behind Enjoy Responsibly (10-6) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Dandridge 3-1fav (11-6) Chased leader, left in lead 6th, pushed along and pressed approaching 2 out when fell, at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
