rear of mid-division, closer 4 out and headway before next, progress on outer approaching straight and pushed along to lead 2 out, slight mistake last and headed, ridden and no impression on winner run-in
rear of mid-division, mid-division 4 out, headway approaching straight and pushed along to go 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression from before last, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, slight mistakes 2nd and 3rd, soon pushed along, no impression towards rear before 3 out, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor
mid-division on inner, pushed along and dropped towards rear 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace from next
mid-division, 6th halfway, pushed along and headway into 2nd 2 out, ridden and led last, drew clear run-in
mid-division, pushed along after 4 out and lost place, no extra after next
rear of mid-division, headway on outer before 3 out where slight mistake, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, 9th at last, kept on well run-in
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, 2nd approaching straight, pushed along and no impression in 5th when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, lost place approaching 3 out, soon no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, mistake 2nd, ridden and no impression after 4 out, no extra from next
rear of mid-division, pushed along after 4 out and some headway entering straight, mid-division on inner when brought down 2 out
prominent, 4th halfway, 2nd 3 out, soon pushed along and lost place entering straight, no extra from 2 out
soon led, bad mistake 3rd, not fluent next and headed, soon pushed along and dropped towards rear 4 out, weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and 9th entering straight, ridden and kept on from 2 out
prominent, led from 4th, pushed along entering straight and headed 2 out, no impression in 4th when slight mistake last, no extra run-in
pushed along early and towards rear, some headway in rear of mid-division after 3 out, left 9th after 2 out, ridden and kept on well from before last to go 3rd close home
towards rear, some headway on outer approaching 3 out, no impression in mid-division from 2 out, not fluent last, kept on one pace
disputed lead early, tracked leaders on outer, not fluent 2nd, 3rd 3 out, 5th and pushed along entering straight, no impression after 2 out and no extra run-in
Flying Scotsman, one of three Joseph O’Brien runners sporting the green and gold of J P McManus, beat Varna Gold, Glorious Zoff and Clever Currency at Ballinrobe but the runner-up is 4lb better off for a head. PERSIA was giving 3lb to Dark Voyager when practically upsides the Mullins top weight at Galway in July but the boot is on the other foot here and J J Slevin’s mount can turn the tables and get the better of his stablemates and the hat-trick seeking Malina Girl. Perry Owens is interesting dropping back in trip and Trebizond should be capable of picking up a handicap, though probably at a lower level. Autumn Evening had decent form last season and has had a recent run on the Flat so any market support would be significant.
Dark Voyager (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders, slight bump 1st, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd entering straight, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 10 1/2l behind Annie G (11-1) at Galway 2m lst (1) gd in Jul.
Glorious Zoff (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) In rear, slightly detached after 1st, closed up on field after 3rd, 13th after 4 out, headway after 2 out, ridden in 5th under 1f out, kept on in 3rd closing stages, never nearer, 3rd of 13, 3 3/4l behind Flying Scotsman (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Flying Scotsman (IRE) 17-2 (9-12) Slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor, 9th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Offiah (9-1) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Persia (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden approaching 2 out where mistake, no extra in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 10 3/4l behind Annie G (11-1) at Galway 2m lst (1) gd in Jul.
Autumn Evening 11-2 (9-4) Led, headed after 5f, challenged leader 3 1/2f out, ridden and dropped to 3rd over 1f out, weakened 1f out, lost 3rd final 100 yards, 4th of 8, 9 1/4l behind Groveman (9-8) at Tramore 2m hcp sft in Aug.
Zanavi (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division and 8th from halfway, took closer order on outer from 3 out, not fluent next and ridden, soon no extra, 8th of 12, 25 1/4l behind Farout (11-9) at Galway 2m gd in Jul.
Coventry (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 13th of 19, 6 1/4l behind No Thanks (8-13) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Jul.
Palace Rock (IRE) 10-3 (8-9) Chased leaders early and improved to dispute lead after 1f, led after 3f, bumped slightly 5f out, pushed along over 2f out, soon pressed and joined, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Phoenix Cowboy (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Malina Girl (IRE) 8-15fav (10-13) Tracked leaders, headway to lead before 4 out, wandered approaching 2 out, drew clear before last, kept on well, won at Bellewstown 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug beating Here To Stay (11-10) by 14l, 9 ran.
Palm Beach (IRE) 11-4 (10-10) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, moderate 4th 2 out, kept on without threatening leaders to go moderate 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 23 3/4l behind Banbridge (11-10) at Roscommon 2m 5f sft in Jul.
Varna Gold (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Mid-division, not fluent at 3rd and 4 out, 7th after 4 out, headway after 2 out, closed 1f out, soon ridden in 2nd, every chance final 100 yards, kept on, held, 2nd of 13, hd behind Flying Scotsman (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 16-1 (9-6) Prominent, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 5th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Bamboo Bay (9-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Clever Currency (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Soon led, not fluent at 4th, pressed at last where not fluent, ridden over 1f out, headed under 1f out, weakened quickly, 4th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Flying Scotsman (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Barnacullia (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, improved into 2nd before 3 out, led between last 2, asserted and stayed on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m 1f mdn gd in Sep beating Trebizond (11-4) by 7l, 12 ran.
Son Of Hypnos (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Led early, tracked leaders and 3rd halfway, 5th and slight mistake 2 out, pushed along and 4th approaching last, r and kept on well run-in to lead closing stages, won at Galway 2m 1f hcp gd in Sep beating Donthavetime (11-10) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Perry Owens (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up in mid-division, ridden to progress 2 out, under pressure in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 20, 8l behind Shanwalla (11-10) at Galway 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Hidden Land (USA) 25-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, ridden in moderate 8th 3f out, weakened, 10th of 14, 25 1/2l behind Dollar Value (9-13) at Navan 1m 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Complete Fantasy (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Prominent, soon 2nd, slightly slow 4th, on terms before straight, slightly bumped 3 out, soon headed and one pace, 4th of 15, 24 1/2l behind Farout (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn gd in May.
Trebizond 4-6fav (11-4) Disputed lead, headed approaching 4th, on terms again 5 out, led 4 out, headed between last 2, not match winner and not fluent last, one pace, 2nd of 12, 7l behind Barnacullia (11-4) at Wexford 2m 1f mdn gd in Sep.
Boom Boom Boom 9-2 (11-4) Waited with, soon rear of mid-division, closed up from 3 out, soon prominent, effort straight, kept on same pace in 3rd from before last, 3rd of 12, 7 3/4l behind Barnacullia (11-4) at Wexford 2m 1f mdn gd in Sep.
Brides Hill (IRE) 8-13fav (10-11) Led early, keen, headed 3rd, 4th at halfway, improved into 2nd before 3 out, ran wide and disputed lead before 2 out, ridden to dispute lead 2 out, headway hung left approaching last, led narrowly inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug beating Trebizond (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.