close up early, soon mid-division, 10th approaching halfway, effort straight, one pace over 1f out
a little slow into stride, a little keen, prominent, 4th approaching halfway, travelling smoothly straight, on terms under 2f out, pushed along from 1 1/2f out to gain narrow lead, soon joined, edged left and not match winner inside final furlong,one pace
a little slow into stride, soon mid-division, 8th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong
waited with, soon in rear, headway after halfway, effort behind horses straight, one pace over 1f out
a little keen, soon prominent and led soon after 3f, joined 2 1/2f out, headed 2f out, soon no extra
soon chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, pushed along 4f out, soon lost position and no impression
soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, effort straight, one pace over 1f out
waited with, 11th approaching halfway, effort straight, no extra over 1f out
led early, headed after 1f, chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, kept on without matching front pair inside final furlong
soon prominent and on terms after 1f, headed soon after 3f, close up, lost position and slightly impeded 2f out, soon no extra
waited with, 15th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, ran on without threatening inside final furlong
waited with, 14th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, soon challenged, one pace final furlong
waited with, 13th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
took keen hold early, soon mid-division, 9th approaching halfway, pushed along 4f out, improved to challenge and on terms over 1f out, led and stayed on well inside final furlong
a little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, waited with, 12th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, no extra over 1f out
pushed along briefly early, improved and disputed lead after 1f, headed soon after 3f and close up, on terms again 2 1/2f out, headed and one pace from 1 1/2f out
Tony Martin produced MR EVEREST in top form to win this last year from just 3lb lower and can work the oracle again. The six-year-old was beaten 11l behind Stratum in the Cesarewitch at Newmarket but found the 2m2f too far and this is his trip. The winner was 15l behind the selection a year ago and his trainer has another seven engaged. Colin Keane usually rides the stable's horses on the Flat so his presence on Buildmeupbuttercup could be significant though his mount was beaten a long way at Newmarket. Royal Illusion, another from the yard, has won half of his ten races including a lucrative Curragh handicap by 8l last time though a 13lb rise gives him much more to do. Halimi should be suited by stepping up in trip after staying on over 1m4f at Leopardstown and is another with a chance in a wide-open handicap.
Stratum 25-1 (9-7) Held up in touch, headway over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, soon challenged, led narrowly over 1f out, held on gamely final furlong, won at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp stks (2) sft in Oct beating Party Playboy (8-2) by 1/2l, 30 ran.
Buildmeupbuttercup 6-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, headway 6f out, chased leaders on inside over 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace, never on terms, weakened final furlong, 11th of 30, 19 3/4l behind Stratum (9-7) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp stks (2) sft in Oct.
Diamond Hill (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Held up and behind, never dangerous, 7th of 10, 6 3/4l behind Sapa Inca (8-11) at Bath 1m 6f lst fll stks (1) sft in Oct.
Royal Illusion (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, progress in 9th 4f out, 5th 3f out, challenged travelling well 2 1/2f out, led 2f out, ridden to assert 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly to stretch clear inside final furlong, won at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Oct beating Dalton Highway (8-13) by 8 1/2l, 18 ran.
Saglawy (FR) 4-1fav (9-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, led 4f out, joined 3f out, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out, 13th of 18, dist behind Royal Illusion (8-12) at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Monotype (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression in rear approaching straight, no extra, 9th of 12, 33 1/4l behind Pasley (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Nessun Dorma (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Prominent, soon 2nd, pushed along before straight, lost position and no extra and one pace over 1f out, 8th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Melburnian (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Morga (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Towards rear, 9th after halfway, improved to 6th 2 out, progress to 4th at last, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 10 3/4l behind De Mazzaro (10-2) at Galway 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Halimi (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Prominent, raced in 3rd early, soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along before straight towards outer, challenged and on terms final furlong, headed and kept on same pace from over 100yds out, 2nd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Melburnian (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Great White Shark (FR) 7-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along over 5f out, ridden and kept on final 2f, never pace to challenge, 10th of 30, 16 1/4l behind Stratum (9-7) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp stks (2) sft in Oct.
Dalton Highway (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, progress into 7th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, 2nd and no chance with winner 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 8 1/2l behind Royal Illusion (8-12) at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Newcross (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out, eased over 2f out, last of 18, dist behind Royal Illusion (8-12) at Curragh 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Dalileo (IRE) 5-2fav (12-9) won at Leopardstown 1m 2f Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Aussie Valentine (12-9) by 11l, 12 ran.
Jukebox Jive (FR) 7-1 (10-0) Chased leaders on outside, shaken up 4f out, ridden over 3f out, well beaten from over 1f out, 5th of 6, 10 1/4l behind Brasca (9-0) at Chelmsford City 1m 6f hcp (4) pol in Sep.
Legal Spin (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Soon towards rear and pushed along early, pushed along again under 4f out, some headway straight, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 6th of 17, 5l behind Melburnian (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Lynwood Gold (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, effort straight, challenged over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 3 3/4l behind Melburnian (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Mr Everest (IRE) 13-2 (8-6) Held up behind, headway 6f out, driven to chase leaders 3f out, ridden and kept on same pace final 2f, no impression, 5th of 30, 11 1/2l behind Stratum (9-7) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp stks (2) sft in Oct.
Takarengo (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, 10th 4f out, progress and came wide entering straight, ridden in 3rd 1 1/2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, asserted final 100 yards, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct beating Future Proof (9-12) by 4 1/4l, 16 ran.
Bay Hill (IRE) 7-2 (9-11) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along in 2nd before straight, stayed on well inside final furlong to lead at line, won at Thurles 2m hcp sft in Oct beating Harvest Bow (9-5) by shd, 15 ran.
