chased leaders, closer in 4th before 3 out, no extra from before straight, kept on same pace
prominent in chasing group, closer order in 2nd when not fluent 3 out, travelling well before straight and soon led, strongly pressed and joined approaching last where headed, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed early, in front and clear circuit to go, reduced lead approaching 3 out, strongly pressed before straight, soon headed and no extra in 3rd after, kept on same pace
chased leaders, niggled along from early, a bit slow 5 out and not fluent next, no extra from before 3 out
soon mid-division, 10th early, no impression from before 3 out, kept on same pace
soon towards rear, under pressure before 4 out, pulled up before next
soon mid-division, a little impeded 3rd and reminder, closer order from before 3 out, soon tracked leaders, on terms travelling best approaching last where led, stayed on well run-in
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon chased leaders, a bit closer in 6th before 3 out where not fluent, no extra in moderate 5th when not fluent next, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, a bit closer in 7th before 3 out, under pressure in moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, no impression from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
not fluent 1st, soon mid-division, niggled along circuit to go, soon no impression and pulled up before 3 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
led and disputed early, soon raced in 2nd, slight mistake 5 out, no extra in moderate 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace
The three winners have to concede 6lb to their rivals and may not be up to the task as TOOREEN LEGEND came up against a decent newcomer in Sharjah at Roscommon and will be unfortunate to meet one as good. His stablemate Gmac was behind that day and has since scored at Killarney so the form looks strong while Lindenhurst has been in excellent form on the Flat since winning very easily at Bangor. Seeyouallincoppers made a winning start over timber at Roscommon where the more experienced Ballyglasheen was over four lengths behind and Sweet Lana around the same distance back in third.
Gmac (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, pecked 1st, 2nd from 3rd, improved to lead entering straight, ridden to assert before 2 out, kept on well, won at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Ballyglasheen (10-5) by 6l, 9 ran.
Lindenhurst (IRE) 7-2 (10-9) Tracked leaders, led 3rd, wandered into 6th, clear before 2 out, easily, won at Bangor 2m 1f 3yo hdl (4) gd in Aug beating Sirop De Menthe (11-5) by 13l, 4 ran.
Seeyouallincoppers (IRE) 13-2 (10-12) Always prominent, in front when not fluent 4 out (normal 5 out), ridden clear from before last, stayed on well, won at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Aug beating Ballyglasheen (10-12) by 4 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ballyglasheen (IRE) 6-4fav (10-5) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, ridden in 2nd and no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 6l behind Gmac (10-12) at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Chicken Man (IRE) Celtic Swing gelding out of Vayenga.
Down Time (USA) 5-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway 2 out, one pace and no impression, 4th of 9, 18l behind Wooly Bully (10-12) at Fontwell 2m 2f 3yo hdl (4) gd.
Duke of Orange (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Settled towards rear, ridden and no extra early straight, no threat from 2f out, 6th of 8, 16l behind Authorative (8-10) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gd (flat).
Guitar Pete (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Prominent, pushed along inn 2nd before halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Timjoe (8-3) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp in Aug (flat).
Haverstock 20-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway into 6th 4 out, ridden entering straight, 4th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 16l behind Gmac (10-12) at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Jan Van Eyck (USA) Evensfav (9-4) Chased leader in 2nd, led under 4f out, ridden and stayed on well from 2f out, won at Tramore 1m 4f 3yo stk gd in Aug beating Flight Ofthe Saker (8-10) by 2l, 5 ran (flat).
Maximal Crazy 14-1 (10-12) Mid-division, pushed along 4th, towards rear halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Gmac (10-12) at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Orion's Might (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Pushed up to soon lead, headed before straight, soon no extra and eased from over 1f out, 12th of 13, 30l behind Equation Of Time (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol (flat).
Sakhib 20-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, 6th of 9, 28l behind Gmac (10-12) at Killarney 2m 1f 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Tooreen Legend (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd before straight, 2nd 3 out, ridden and slightly hampered by loose horse approaching 2 out, 3rd last, kept on run-in to share 2nd on line, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Sharjah (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Herecomesthewolf (IRE) 25-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, 14th halfway, ridden along and no threat in straight, 12th of 15, 23l behind Granny On Fire (8-3) at Bellewstown 1m 3yo hcp 47-70 gf in Jul (flat).
Sweet Lana (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd straight, no impression from before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Seeyouallincoppers (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Aug.