held up in rear, 7th and pushed along after 2 out, ridden and no impression in 6th early straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, some headway 3 out, 2nd and not fluent next, soon pushed along and dropped to 4th, no extra approaching last, weakened
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place before 3 out, soon no extra in rear, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead 3 out, pushed along and headed early straight, ridden and no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, mistake 4th, 7th halfway, 5th and pushed along after 2 out, soon no impression and moderate 4th at last, no extra
rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, headway to go 3rd entering straight, ridden approaching last, kept on run-in to go 2nd close home
rear of mid-division, 5th halfway, headway 3 out and 2nd travelling well entering straight, soon led, pushed along to assert before last, ridden and kept on run-in
led, not fluent 4th, headed 3 out, pushed along and dropped to 4th next, soon no extra, weakened
Winning bumper TOP BANDIT was sent to Cheltenham to lose his maiden tag over timber and duly obliged. There's more to come and a rating of 119 can be improved on with a victory here. The progressive Mighty Meggsie has more to do than when completing a double over the course and distance while Listowel maiden winner The Names Jock was beaten almost eight lengths behind Purple Mountain in a Tipperary Grade 3. However, he'll be 11lb better off with Willie Mullins' mare, who was left in the lead at the last though may have won anyway. Hurricane Cliff's victory over Captain Kangaroo at Naas was a fine effort though he has to concede weight all-round.
Hurricane Cliff (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division, pushed along on outer after 3 out, ridden and no extra from next, 19th of 20, 25 1/2l behind Hearts Are Trumps (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Purple Mountain (IRE) 17-2 (10-10) Held up in touch, soon 4th, 3rd 3 out, pushed along entering straight, ridden and closing in 2 lengths 2nd when hampered and left in lead at last, stayed on well, won at Tipperary 2m (1) Yielding in Oct beating Bonarc (10-10) by 6l, 7 ran.
Buzz Light (IRE) 18-1 (11-11) Rear of mid-division, 7th before 7th, lost place before 4 out, under pressure before 2 out, ridden and weakened before last where slight mistake, 7th of 10, 21l behind Barnacullia (11-9) at Wexford 2m hvy in Oct.
Dark Spark (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Led, joined after 3 out, led again after next, pushed along to assert and 4 lengths clear at last, stayed on well, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug beating Malbas (12-0) by 9l, 14 ran.
Mighty Meggsie (IRE) 6-4fav (10-9) Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd entering straight, pushed along to dispute lead approaching last, soon ridden, led inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Elegant Lass (11-4) by 1 3/4l, 9 ran.
Sit Down Lucy (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Held up in touch in 6th, headway into 4th 3 out, improved to dispute lead and strongly pressed winner after 2 out, soon ridden, slight mistake and headed at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 5l behind Impervious (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 1f (1) sft in Oct.
Top Bandit 15-8fav (11-2) Mid-division, headway when not fluent 4 out, switched right and challenged last, led flat, driven out, won at Cheltenham 2m mdn (3) gd in Oct beating Brorson (11-2) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Windsor Diamond (IRE) 200-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, soon 2nd, slight mistake 1st, on terms 3rd, slight mistake 5th, mistake and headed 4 out, ridden and weakened 2 out, 9th of 14, dist behind Cullaghs Star (11-6) at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Oct.
The Names Jock (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 20, 2 1/2l behind Powerful Aggie (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
