mid-division, 6th halfway, dropped to 8th under 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, eased under 1f out
prominent, soon settled 5th, weakened 2 1/2f out, eased under 1f out
held up in rear, 12th halfway, no impression, eased 1f out, never a factor
chased leader, soon ran 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression on leader, dropped to 4th under 1f out, kept on to moderate 3rd, not trouble winner
soon led, 4 lengths clear halfway, pushed along and asserted over 1f out, kept on strongly, eased close home, easily
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th under 2f out, no impression in moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
prominent, soon tracked leader in 2nd, under pressure and weakened 2 1/2f out, eased over 1f out
bit slowly into stride, raced in rear, 11th halfway, ridden over 2f out, some headway to moderate 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden and headway to 4th under 2f out, improved to moderate 2nd final 150 yards, no impression on easy winner, kept on same pace
towards rear, 10th halfway, ridden into 6th under 2f out, moderate 7th under 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression, moderate 6th 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leader in 2nd early, soon 3rd, 4th halfway, progress to 3rd 2 1/2f out, soon 2nd, ridden under 2f out, no impression on leader, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong, dropped to moderate 4th close home
Bravery ran very well in a Listed contest at the Curragh last time and though not a prolific winner so this represents a slight drop in class, though his only victory to date came at Dundalk. Jacobs Well has yet to prove he stays this far though his young rider's claim puts him on a very fair mark while Jan Van Eyck has been running well without winning and may have been unlucky at Dundalk last time. LIGHTNING BULLET didn't make his debut until August when he made all for a very impressive victory. The form doesn't look all that smart but he looks one with a future and a mark of 94 may be underestimating him so he gets the nod. Master Ring arrived from France and made a winning start for Michael Halford at Limerick so could be anything.
Elishpour (IRE) 50-1 (9-13) Soon raced in 7th, pushed along straight, no extra from under 2f out, 10th of 11, 25 3/4l behind Roconga (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Clonard Street 20-1 (9-10) Mid-division, 9th halfway, some progress approaching straight, ridden and no extra after 2 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 17 1/4l behind Cradle Mountain (10-9) at Tipperary 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Bravery (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Soon in rear, pushed along and headway 2f out, challenged and every chance final furlong, kept on, dropped to 4th on line, 4th of 7, 3/4l behind Alveena (9-2) at Curragh 1m 4f lst stks (1) gd in Oct.
Maneen 4-1fav (9-3) Settled behind leaders early, closer in 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2 1/2f out, under pressure and slightly hampered under 2f out, edged slightly right under pressure and bumped rival 1 1/2f out, no extra in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 6l behind Champagne Or Water (9-4) at Listowel 1m 1f lst stks (1) hvy in Sep.
Renneti (FR) 12-1 (8-12) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and dropped to rear approaching straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 11th of 16, 10 1/2l behind Quick Jack (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Chapter Seven 20-1 (9-9) Towards rear, pushed along and headway straight, moderate 6th 1f out and no impression, one pace, 6th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Roconga (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Lightning Bullet (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Went left leaving stalls and bumped rival, soon led, ridden and asserted over 1f out, kept on strongly, eased closed home, easily, won at Leopardstown 1m 5f mdn gd in Aug beating Ex Patriot (9-5) by 2l, 6 ran.
Daredevil Day (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along straight, switched right to outer over 1f out and headway to chase leaders, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 7, 3 1/2l behind Zafayan (9-12) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
My Direction 5-1 (8-13) Soon raced in 3rd, pushed along before straight, soon challenged, on terms 2f out, soon led, headed 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Roconga (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Total Demolition (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Towards rear, headway on inner straight, 3rd 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Roconga (9-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Jacobs Well (IRE) 11-2 (9-10) Raced in 13th early, headway straight, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 19, 3 3/4l behind Sister Blandina (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Master Ring 12-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, closer in 4th 2 1/2f out, challenged 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Limerick 1m 3f mdn sft in Oct beating Burning Sword (9-5) by 4l, 14 ran.
Jan Van Eyck (USA) 11-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 6th 2f out and ridden in 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on well final 100 yards, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Park Row (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Political Policy (IRE) 11-2 (9-3) Prominent, challenged and every chance straight, one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Jaqen H'ghar (9-11) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Nearly Famous 16-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, soon chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, 27 3/4l behind To Choose (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
