tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd entering straight, soon pushed along and no impression in 4th over 1f out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached approaching straight
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along in 7th entering straight and soon no extra, eased final furlong
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra in moderate 10th entering straight, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra in 8th 2f out, eased
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and progress on outer to go 2nd 1 1/2f out, challenged 1f out and kept on well to lead final 100 yards
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, progress to lead entering straight, under pressure over 1f out and headed final 100 yards, kept on one pace
soon led, ran freely, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon no extra
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression in 5th over 1f out, went moderate 3rd final 100 yards
Gladiator King last ran over hurdles at Leopardstown in January when dead-heating under A P McCoy. Icy Reply scored over 2m6f over fences at Galway last week but has only won on good ground while Alguazil, who had been showing promise, was beaten a long way at the Galway Festival. Aretesone is the type to do better but Indian Spirit steps up markedly in trip from his debut over 1m1f at Wexford. The Last Marju has no problems with the going or trip though he was well beaten when runner-up at Wexford last month so the vote goes to FIORBHEIM, who showed real promise on his debut at Tramore last month and improved when runner-up to Alveena at Galway last week.
Gladiator King (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress 2 out, ridden to lead before last, jumped slightly left at last, joined inside final furlong, headed close home, rallied to dispute lead at line, won at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Jan beating Prince Of Scars (11-10), 13 ran.
Icy Reply 11-8fav (11-2) Held up towards rear, slow 2nd, slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 3rd entering straight, challenged 1f out, kept on well to edge ahead closing stages, won at Galway 2m 7f gd in Sep beating Milan Quartet (11-12) by nk, 6 ran.
Alguazil 3-1fav (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 3f out and moderate 6th over 1f out, eased final furlong, 6th of 8, 31l behind Nova (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f mdn sft in Jul.
Ben Rumson (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Dwelt, always towards rear, 14th halfway, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 13th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Alveena (9-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Fiorbheim (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on under pressure, no extra and headed final 50 yards, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Alveena (9-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Indian Spirit 6-1 (9-0) Led, headed after 3f out, ridden over 2f out, joined for 2nd 1f out, soon no impression on winner, dropped to 3rd and no extra near finish, 3rd of 4, 2 1/4l behind Vocaliser (9-5) at Wexford 1m 1f sft in Jul.
Robertstown (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 4 3/4l behind Alveena (9-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Swamp Fox (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden into 7th under 2f out, stayed on into 4th over 1f out, kept on final furlong into 2nd, pressed winner close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind Bog War (9-8) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
The Last Marju (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, not trouble easy winner and held on for 2nd, 2nd of 10, 11l behind Los Barbados (9-5) at Wexford 1m 3f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Our Rachael (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along from halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Catalyst (9-0) at Wexford 1m 1f mdn fll Yielding in Aug.
Aretesone (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never a factor, 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 7l behind Barnacle Bill (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
