in touch, took closer order in 3rd over 3f out, progress to 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden and no impression on leader over 1f out, dropped to 3rd under 1f out, kept on well, held
mid-division, 5th over 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace in 4th under 1f out, dropped to 5th close home
soon led, pressed over 3f out, headed and ridden 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
held up in rear, 10th over 3f out, headway under 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on final furlong to 6th close home, never on terms
slowly away, raced towards rear, under pressure in 9th over 3f out, weakened and detached 2f out, eased over 1f out, never a factor
chased leader, 4th over 3f out, travelled well in 3rd 1 1/2f out, improved to 2nd under 1f out, ridden and ran on well, not reach winner
dwelt and pushed along, soon tracked leader, closed over 3f out, led 2f out, soon ridden, asserted over 1f out, kept on final furlong, reduced advantage closing stages, held on
slowly away, raced towards rear, 8th over 3f out, no impression and ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, eased closing stages, never a factor
rear of mid-division, niggled along in 6th over 3f out, ridden under 2f out, lost place 1f out, ran on well to 4th close home, never nearer
mid-division, 7th over 3f out, progress 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, kept on same pace in 6th, dropped to 7th close home
Scholastic has been racing over hurdles since scoring on the Flat at Tramore in August, winning at Punchestown and placed three times. A mark of 70 seems reasonable and Mikey Sheehy's claim will aid his cause. Na Caith Tobac showed nothing before a shock victory at Tipperary then defied a 10lb hike at Navan. He's been hit with another 11lb rise so this is more difficult. POSTER CHILD makes a quick reappearance after finishing second to the well handicapped Dreal Deal at Cork on Tuesday. She's progressing with racing and can get off the mark. Pikaia could find this on the short side as her best run came over 1m4f when a neck behind Jeff Kidder at Bellewstown but if the ground turned heavy she would enter calculations.
Scholastic (IRE) 5-2 (10-11) Prominent, mistake 2nd, soon raced in 3rd, not much room on inner briefly and lost position approaching 2 out, soon closed again and pushed along, no impression in 2nd approaching last, one pace, 2nd of 8, 13l behind Quilixios (11-4) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Oct.
Awkwafina (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Dwelt and pushed along leaving stalls, soon mid-division on inner, under pressure in 9th 3f out, ridden under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 10th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Sindhia (9-2) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Na Caith Tobac (HOL) 15-2 (9-5) Prominent early, led after 2f and made rest, ridden 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, won at Navan 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct beating Vita Veritas (9-4) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Waterville Lady (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Dwelt and held up towards rear, 12th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden 2f out and stayed on to go 4th under 1f out, kept on to go 2nd 50 yards out, no impression on winner, nearest finish, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Leabaland (9-10) at Cork 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Miss Daingerfield (IRE) 80-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden and closer 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 8th of 13, 9 1/2l behind Oh So True (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Sienna Lady (IRE) 9-4fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress on rail 1 1/2f out, pressed leaders 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Helen De Pourtales (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Poster Child (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, raced keenly, 5th 4f out, pushed along over 3f out, ridden in 4th over 2f out, went 2nd over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Dreal Deal (9-4) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Brilliant Question (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Dwelt slightly and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 7th of 13, 8l behind Call Me Dolly (10-0) at Thurles 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Extensio (IRE) 18-1 (8-11) A little keen, prominent, 5th approaching halfway, switched right over 2f out, one pace over 1f out, 6th of 11, 8 1/2l behind Takeachancejimmy (9-12) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Pikaia (IRE) 14-1 (9-11) Mid-division, headway approaching straight and 3rd 2f out, 2nd and pushed along 1 1/2 out, no impression on winner final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Amlad (9-12) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp hvy in Oct.
Lizzies Song (IRE) 18-1 (10-0) A little slow into stride, waited with towards rear, pushed along and headway straight, not much room over 1f out, soon one pace, 9th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Na Caith Tobac (9-1) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
