prominent and disputed lead, led narrowly 2 out where not fluent, pushed along approaching last, strongly pressed run-in and joined closing stages, led on line
led or disputed lead, pushed along and headed 2 out, soon ridden and kept on well run-in, disputed closing stages, just failed
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra from next
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, went 3rd and pushed along approaching 2 out where mistake, no impression from before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace from next
mid-division, ran freely and closer when slight mistake 4 out, progress after next and went 4th before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and no impression towards rear after 4 out, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off
mid-division, 7th and pushed along after 3 out, 6th next, no impression when fell last
always towards rear, never a factor detached before 3 out, no extra
towards rear, not fluent 1st, no threat from 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra, ridden and kept on one pace from next
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, 5th and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra, weakened
always towards rear, mistake 1st and slight mistake 2nd, no threat from 3 out, weakened
I A CONNECT could complete a quick double for Gordon Elliott as July’s Kilbeggan bumper winner is a full brother to the useful hurdler/chaser Bold Plan so will relish having some obstacles to negotiate. Chicago Time has improved with experience and was only beaten a nose at Ballinrobe last month but Babylon Beach will almost certainly need much further while Fanoir has been looking one-paced in bumpers.
I A Connect (IRE) 9-4 (12-2) Led or disputed, led halfway, briefly joined 1m out, soon led again, 4 lengths clear 4f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Jul beating Definite Katie (11-9) by 2 3/4l, 11 ran.
Chicago Time (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, pushed along before last and headway on inner to lead early run-in, under pressure and kept on, headed on line, 2nd of 9, shd behind Cream Sparkles (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Grail (FR) 33-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 11, 35 1/4l behind Stranger Danger (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Mar.
Babylon Beach (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 5th before 3 out, pushed along in 2nd 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Given Wings (11-6) at Killarney 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Fix The Bill (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Towards rear, headway into moderate 7th 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, moderate 5th at last, kept on without threatening, 4th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Il Courra (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Free Nelson 5-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, chased leaders on outer, 6th approaching halfway, wide over 4f out, no extra from before straight, last of 12, dist behind Giovanni Change (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Hill Of The Wind (IRE) Ocovango gelding out of She's Our Luck.
Shumard (IRE) 66-1 (12-2) Towards rear early, some progress into mid-division approaching halfway, 10th from halfway, pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression and weakened, 15th of 17, dist behind Mr Saxobeat (12-2) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Jul.
The Fairyhill Man (IRE) 250-1 (11-12) Disputed lead, headed 7f out and ridden, weakened quickly, pulled up 2f out, at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Crosshouse Boy (IRE) Arctic Cosmos gelding out of Its Only Gossip.
Kells Priory (IRE) 11-1 (11-13) Led or disputed, headed 7f out, bumped 6f out, pushed along under 4f out, 4th when stumbled 2 1/2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 22l behind Eco Pete (11-13) at Downpatrick 2m 3f Yielding in Aug.
Ellens Angel (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 15, 20 3/4l behind Sit Down Lucy (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Fanoir (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Led, pressed and ridden over 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and dropped to 5th inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 15 3/4l behind Hi Stranger (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 1f gd in Aug.
Shamror Lass (IRE) Soldier Of Fortune filly out of Pakaradyssa.
