held up, soon in rear of mid-division in 9th, closer in 6th approaching straight, ridden to chase winner and no impression final furlong, one pace
chased leaders, soon raced in 7th, pushed along to go 2nd approaching straight and soon led, headed 1 1/2f out and soon no impression, bumped inside final furlong, one pace
tracked leaders, soon 4th, dropped to 8th and no impression 3f out, moderate 9th approaching straight, soon eased
unseated rider and ran loose in preliminaries, towards rear, no impression 5f out, no extra approaching straight, tailed off
led, pressed approaching straight and soon headed, no impression and one pace after
towards rear, soon raced in 8th, no impression 5f out, one pace
prominent, soon 2nd, pushed along 3f out, dropped to 5th approaching straight, no extra and eased final furlong
towards rear, pushed along from 5f out, moderate 8th approaching straight, one pace
tracked leaders, soon 5th, 4th travelling smoothly approaching straight, led from 1 1/2f out, stayed on well to assert final furlong, comfortably
held up, soon in mid-division in 6th, 7th approaching straight, chased leaders when not much room from over 1f out, kept on same pace into 3rd when got racing room closing stages
towards rear, soon raced in 10th, no impression 5f out, no extra approaching straight, completely tailed off
chased leaders, soon 3rd, no impression when bumped inside final furlong, one pace
The majority of these would be much better off with obstacles to jump including Ted Veale, a winner over fences at the Galway Festival before a moderate effort in the Ebor at York. Rebel Fitz was in brilliant form over fences last winter, culminating in a facile victory in the Grade 1 Powers Gold Cup at Fairyhouse in May. He generally needs his first run back and will have much bigger targets over the next few months. ALTON BAY arrives in tremendous form having won his last four races and though he only had two to beat at Wexford last time both were better fancied but he easily put them in their place. His penalties make this tough but he can complete a five-timer. Marchese Marconi is also in good form and very consistent at this sort of level so he looks a big threat along with Little Rocky, who started favourite when beaten 14l by the selection over timber at Ballinrobe in July but has some decent form on the Flat.
Alton Bay (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Dwelt, held up in 3rd, switched out to challenge under 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Wexford 2m am stks (4yo+) gd in Aug beating Macnicholson (10-3) by 5l, 3 ran.
Marchese Marconi (IRE) 2-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, 2nd 2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong, just held 2nd at line, 2nd of 6, 1 1/2l behind Digeanta (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f am stks (4yo+) gd in Aug.
Saint Gervais (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Towards rear, 11th 2f out, no impression from before straight, 16th of 20, 21l behind Quick Jack (10-11) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Brown Eyed Joe (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Towards rear, no danger and eased from 3 out, 12th of 18, well behind Mallards In Flight (10-4) at Clonmel 3m hcp hdl 80-95 in May.
Call Me Pj (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Windsor Park (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 6f mdn stks gd.
Hidden Diamond (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Dwelt and rear, behind halfway, no impression over 4f out, kept on one pace behind, 5th of 8, 25l behind Whitey O' Gwaun (10-7) at Galway 1m 4f am mdn stks gd in Jul.
Little Rocky 20-1 (10-0) Led briefly early, prominent, led again under 3f out, still travelling smoothly from 2f out, soon attempted to assert, kept on final furlong, reduced lead and headed on line, 2nd of 12, ns behind Thomas Edison (8-12) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp in Apr.
Ordinary Man (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression in 8th 3f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 10l behind Gusty Rocky (11-0) at Tramore 1m 6f ladies mdn stks gd in May.
Rebel Fitz (FR) 6-4fav (9-10) Always prominent, eased ahead under 4f out, clear into straight, stayed on well under pressure, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m mdn stks sft in May '12 beating He'llberemembered (9-10) by 5l, 13 ran.
Ted Veale (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, 14th of 19, 12l behind Mutual Regard (9-4) at York 1m 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
War Room (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out and dropped to 6th 1f out, no extra, 8th of 12, 9l behind Red Laser (9-10) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 47-65 gd.
Jennies Jewel (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, closer order from halfway, soon 2nd, 3rd approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 11l behind Caim Hill (10-13) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) in Sep '13.
