mid-division early, 10th approaching straight, headway to challenge from 2f out, soon every chance, one pace inside final furlong
waited with, soon in rear, some headway straight, no impression from 2f out
prominent, 4th approaching straight, challenged and on terms under 2f out, headed over 1f out, soon no extra and one pace
soon narrow leader and a little keen, joined straight, headed from 2f out, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division early, 12th approaching straight, no impression from 2f out
slowly into stride, waited with towards rear, 13th approaching straight, soon headway behind horses, on terms over 1f out, stayed on best to edge ahead close home
chased leaders, 3rd approaching straight, soon effort, weakened inside final furlong
mid-division early, 15th approaching straight, headway to challenge towards inner and on terms over 1f out, headed and kept on without matching winner close home
waited with towards rear, 16th approaching straight, soon switched left and headway, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong
soon chased leaders, disputed 5th approaching straight, challenged and every chance from 2f out, one pace inside final furlong
slightly slow into stride and impeded, waited with towards rear, 14th approaching straight, no impression from 2f out
dwelt, soon close up in 2nd, on terms straight, headed over 1f out, soon one pace
mid-division early, 8th approaching straight, soon closed behind horses, weakened and eased inside final furlong
chased leaders, disputed 5th approaching straight, soon effort, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division early, 11th approaching straight, soon impeded, kept on without threatening front pair inside final furlong
edged left away from stalls, mid-division early, 9th approaching straight, soon tight for room, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division early, 7th approaching straight, soon effort, weakened inside final furlong
OODNADATTA (NAP) is the pick on official ratings. She's only won once in 10 starts but her overall form, particularly when placed in Group 3 company at the Curragh, puts her in the driving seat. Emaniya was behind her that day though has since finished runner-up at the same level at Gowran while River Eden, a very impressive debut winner over the trip at Dundalk, found an extended 1m2f too far there next time. Awhile, one of a trio from Ballydoyle, sauntered home in a Fairyhouse maiden and, though taking a step up in class, her stable would have had several options for this.
Maud Gonne Spirit (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Mid-division, headway to 4th 3f out, closed on outer under 2f out, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, ridden and asserted under 1f out, eased closing stages, easily, won at Limerick 1m hcp hvy in Oct beating Dragon Of Malta (8-8) by 3l, 13 ran.
Plum Perfect (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Towards rear and in rear from halfway, kept towards far side rail and good progress over 2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, pushed clear inside final furlong, easily, won at Tipperary 7f hcp hvy in Oct beating Business Speak (9-9) by 5 1/2l, 14 ran.
Rocket Science (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division and 5th from halfway, pushed along in centre of track from 2f out and ridden behind leaders from 1f out, no impression and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 11, 8l behind Maker Of Kings (9-10) at Tipperary 7f Grp 3 stks (1) hvy in Oct.
Royal Canford (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Held up in touch on outer, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden and bumped rival over 1f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on under pressure without reaching principals, 3rd of 8, 1/2l behind Petticoat Rule (8-7) at Listowel 7f hcp fll Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Awhile (IRE) 10-3 (9-2) Soon tracked leader, 2nd 3f out, improved to lead over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, eased close home, won at Fairyhouse 7f mdn fll gf in Sep beating Adelisa (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 18 ran.
Elysium (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, raced keenly, 9th halfway, pushed along and short of room 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, soon switched right, ridden and kept on one pace, no impression, 7th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Queenship (9-0) at Cork 1m lst stks (1) sft in Sep.
Emaniya (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Prominent early, headed after 1f, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd 1 /2f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 14, 3l behind Astadash (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding in Sep.
Emphatic Answer (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Mid-division early, dropped towards rear and 9th from halfway, brought towards near side rail from 2f out, ridden and progress over 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Maker Of Kings (9-10) at Tipperary 7f Grp 3 stks (1) hvy in Oct.
Friendly (IRE) 22-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out and no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Power Under Me (9-7) at Curragh 6f lst stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Himalayan Beauty (IRE) 7-2fav (10-2) Mid-division, 10th 3f out, ridden under 2f out, kept on final furlong, no danger, 8th of 17, 6 1/2l behind Got The Moves (9-6) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gf in Sep.
Martinique 9-1 (9-13) Disputed lead early, tracked leaders and 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out, 8th and no impression over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Excuzio Joe (9-0) at Navan 1m hcp fll sft in Oct.
Moddy Poddle (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Prominent on outer, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 9l behind Astadash (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding in Sep.
Mother Country 6-1 (9-9) Made all, ridden under 2f out, narrow lead and strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Sep beating Yermanthere (9-2) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Neptune Rock (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 1 1/2l behind Queenship (9-0) at Cork 1m lst stks (1) sft in Sep.
Oodnadatta (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 12th 1f out, kept on well under pressure to go 3rd close home, nearest finish, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Queenship (9-0) at Cork 1m lst stks (1) sft in Sep.
River Eden (IRE) 5-1 (9-2) Dwelt, soon rear of mid-division, 7th over 4f out, progress and switched right over 1f out, ridden and kept on same pace final 100 yards, 5th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Bear Story (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f Grp 3 stks (1) pol in Sep.
Thinking Of You (USA) 40-1 (9-2) Pushed along and led after 1f, ridden and pressed 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 10th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Pearls Galore (9-10) at Tipperary 7f Grp 3 fll stks (1) Yielding in Aug.
Fictitious Lady (IRE) 10-3 (9-11) Slightly slow into stride and raced in rear, some headway into 7th from 3f out and slightly short of room under 2f out, ridden in 4th from 1f out and kept on strongly inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 9, shd behind Mean Fomhair (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp fll Good - Yielding in Sep.
