close up, 3rd halfway, improved to 2nd 6f out, 4th 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden and switched left over 1f out, no impression, one paced final furlong
towards rear, 6th halfway, took closer order in 5th 3f out, improved to 3rd over 2f out, led over 1f out, asserted under 1f out, kept on well, easily
mid-division, took closer order after 4f, 2nd halfway, 3rd 6f out, challenged leader 3f out, led briefly 1 1/2f out, soon headed, ridden and no impression on easy winner under 1f out
rear of mid-division, 5th on inner halfway, dropped to rear and under pressure over 3f out, detached and weakened under 3f out
led, 2lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage and pressed 3f out, under pressure and headed 1 1/2f out, soon dropped to 3rd, kept on one pace under 1f out
rear, 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th under 3f out, detached and weakened in 5th over 2f out
tracked leader, 4th on outer halfway, 3rd 3f out, dropped to 5th and ridden over 2f out and slipped up
Patrick Mullins was on board when ARDLA won nicely at Punchestown and, though very heavy ground could be a problem, he's taken to remain unbeaten. Runner-up Knockmoylan should get closer on the revised terms while Gordon Elliott has two entered with jockey bookings suggesting that convincing Galway winner Weseekhimhere is preferred over Ballinrobe winner Mars Harper. Camp David couldn't get close to Slige Dala at Galway but that was no disgrace while Staging Post was brought with a well-timed run at Sligo.
Ardla (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Mid-division, progress into 7th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, switched right 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, ran on to lead final 100 yards, kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m 1f Yielding in Sep beating Knockmoylan (12-2) by 2 1/4l, 15 ran.
Weseekhimhere (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved into 2nd 6f out, close up 4f out, ridden to lead under 2f out, stretched clear final furlong, easily, won at Galway 2m Yielding - Soft in Jul beating Mighty Meggsie (11-2) by 11l, 17 ran.
Camp David (IRE) 9-2 (12-2) Tracked leaders, a little keen, 4th approaching halfway, closed up over 3f out travelling smoothly, pushed along over 2f out, no impression straight, one pace, 3rd of 11, 9 1/4l behind Slige Dala (12-2) at Galway 2m 2f Yielding in Jul.
Fast And Fun (FR) Balko gelding out of Nova D'auteuil.
Knockmoylan (IRE) 13-2 (12-2) Led and soon clear, reduced advantage of 5 lengths halfway, reduced advantage 5f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Ardla (12-2) at Punchestown 2m 1f Yielding in Sep.
Patch Junior (IRE) Mountain High gelding out of Cailins House.
Sweet Street (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, ridden in 7th 3f out, stayed on into moderate 3rd 1 1/2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 16 1/4l behind Glan (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 1f Yielding in Sep.
Mars Harper 16-1 (11-11) Rear, soon slightly detached, 11th halfway, good headway under 5f out, strongly challenged leader 2 1/2f out, travelled well to lead over 1f out, asserted final 150 yards, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m gd in Aug beating Bubbles In May (11-9) by 7 1/2l, 11 ran.
Staging Post (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, progress in 5th 2f out, ridden in 4th entering straight, closer in 3rd 1f out, soon challenged, led last 50 yards, won at Sligo 2m 2f gd in Aug beating Erica's Joy (11-9) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
