disputed early, chased leader in 2nd after 4f, improved to challenge 3f out, soon led, pushed out and kept on well from 2f out, comfortably
disputed early, led after 4f, ridden and challenged 3f out, soon headed, kept on same pace, 3rd 1f out, no extra
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 3f out, kept on into 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner
held up in 4th, pushed along 5f out, ridden in last 4f out, weakened and completely tailed off
held up in last, 4th 4f out, ridden and no impression over 3f out, kept on one pace
The three winners look the ones to concentrate on though Pipe Lady is a well-connected filly who is getting lumps of weight and her trainer won this last year. MEISTER ECKHART went to Sligo with a big reputation and could hardly have been more impressive coming home 13l clear of the runner-up. Nina Carberry will ensure he gets a test of stamina which may prove too much for Murchu, who also won impressively at Listowel after showing promise in the spring, and Ravensbury, who bounced back to form on testing ground at Listowel.
Meister Eckhart (IRE) 7-4fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, improved to lead from 3f out, clear from before straight, stayed on strongly final furlong, easily, won at Sligo 2m 2f N H flat sft in Sep beating Fire Belt (11-11) by 13l, 11 ran.
Murchu (IRE) 9-4fav (11-7) Settled in rear of mid-division, good progress on outer 6f out, led approaching straight, asserted well over 1f out and stayed on strongly, won at Listowel 2m 4f N H flat sft in Sep beating Local Celebrity (12-0) by 8l, 13 ran.
Ravensbury (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Always prominent, led into straight, wide and strongly pressed from over 1f out, joined inside last, stayed on well, all out, won at Listowel 2m N H flat sft in Sep beating Great Oak (11-2) by ns, 18 ran.
Ronans Hill (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 6f out, 8th of 11, 45l behind Marwood (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat gd in Jun.
Pipe Lady (IRE) Flemensfirth filly out of Native Sparkle.
Clash Of Kings (IRE) Zagreb gelding out of Tullaroan.
