tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged over 2f out and led 2f out, soon ridden and went on, kept on well inside final furlong, reduced lead but no danger close home
tracked leaders on inner early, mid-division halfway, some headway over 2f out, ridden in 6th 1f out, no impression in 4th final 150 yards, kept on one pace
broke well, soon led and crossed over to rail after 1f, 4 lengths lead halfway, pushed along and pressed over 2f out, headed 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, weakened over 1f out
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace
broke well, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division early, soon improved to track leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 2nd 1f out, 3rd and kept on one pace final 150 yards
dwelt slightly and pushed along early, soon held up towards rear, ridden and no impression in mid-division over 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong
dwelt and pushed along early, soon mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and headway 2f out, ridden in 3rd 1f out, 2nd and no impression final 150 yards, kept on closing stages, held
always behind, never a factor, pushed along in rear 3f out, ridden and detached 2f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened over 1f out
waited with in mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression over 1f out, never a factor
held up towards rear, pushed along in 15th 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace without threatening from over 1f out, never a factor
held up in mid-division, pushed along 2f out, no impression over 1f out and soon weakened
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
pushed along early and soon tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and closer 2f out, ridden in 4th 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace
Dreal Deal is rated 143 over hurdles having won a Grade 2 last year when he was completing a six-timer. He showed a bit more dash at Sligo so don't be surprised by a revival. Morning Approach is only 4lb higher than when beating Apple Of His Eye narrowly at Leopardstown in June and ran very well back there last month when the latter was a disappointing favourite. Snag It scored nicely at Tipperary and was taking on much stronger company when mid-division at Dundalk while Molly's Gamble came with a late rattle to score at Killarney and, though an 8lb rise looked harsh, she produced another fine run at Galway for which she's up another 6lb. BRIDGEHEAD still looked green when a close fourth at Leopardstown and, with Colin Keane again in the saddle, he's taken to get off the mark from his lowly spot in the handicap. Howyoulikethat has a 9lb rise to contend with for scoring on the latter track.
Bucky Larson (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders on inner, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 3l behind Kodiac Prince (9-4) at Naas 1m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Comfort Line (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, came wide and lost place entering straight, soon ridden, no extra inside final furlong, 13th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Soaring Monarch (9-10) at Galway 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Tyrconnell (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, in rear halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, never a factor, last of 8, 7l behind In Ecstasy (9-2) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Church Mountain (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Led early, tracked leader and 3rd halfway, slightly hampered on inner 2f out, 5th and ridden over 1f out, no impression final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Giladah (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Howyoulikethat (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, 12th over 2f out, headway and ridden over 1f out, ran on well to lead final 100 yards, soon asserted, comfortably, won at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul beating Might And Mercy (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 16 ran.
Snag It (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression on outer 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Golden Twilight (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Apple Of His Eye (IRE) 6-1jfav (9-10) In touch, dropped to 8th and ridden over 2f out, lost place 1f out, no extra, 11th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Howyoulikethat (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Gradulations 11-1 (9-9) Dwelt and reared slightly leaving stalls, soon close up on inner, lost place after 2 1/2f, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, 14th of 15, dist behind Irish Lullaby (9-13) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Ransom 7-1 (9-2) In touch, 7th halfway, came wide entering straight, soon lost place and ridden, weakened inside final furlong, 11th of 17, 8 3/4l behind Soaring Monarch (9-10) at Galway 1m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Dreal Deal (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Awkward leaving stalls, held up in rear, 13th halfway, detached under 3f out, progress under 1f out, never on terms, 10th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Derry Lad (8-7) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Fox Leicester (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to dispute 2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra, 6th of 12, 4 3/4l behind Snag It (9-8) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Morning Approach (IRE) 4-1jfav (8-11) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and some headway on outer early straight, 4th and ridden over 1f out, 2nd final 100 yards, kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Shanghai Dragon (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m hcp fll gd in Aug.
Molly's Gamble (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 5th 1 1/2f out, ran on well inside final furlong, pressed winner close home, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Flame Of Eire (9-9) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Jul.
Bridgehead (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Held up towards rear, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway on outer in 8th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Giladah (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Queens Command (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Chased leaders on outer, ridden in 4th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 6l behind Purple Dawn (9-2) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Oct.
Action Motion (IRE) 13-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression in 4th over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened, 6th of 9, 26 1/2l behind Onameridance (9-12) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
