tracked leaders in moderate 3rd, pushed along 3 out, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, kept on well in 3rd run-in, not trouble winner
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
in rear, some modest progress from 3 out, kept on one paced straight, never a factor
tracked leader in 2nd and clear of remainder throughout, led 2 out, ridden clear before last, edged left briefly after last, stayed on well
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
led, bad mistake 2 out and headed, soon ridden, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden in moderate 4th 2 out, no impression
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, bad mistake 3rd, no impression from 3 out, moderate 8th 2 out, kept on one paced straight
mid-division, moderate 8th 4 out, no impression from next, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2 out
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division on inner, weakened from 3 out, never a factor
in rear, some late headway from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
KOLUMBUS may have beaten Dr Mikey but for falling at Cork then gave supporters of his odds-on stable companion Bacardys a fright at Leopardstown, form that should be good enough for this. Gunnery Sergeant has some solid form against decent opposition including when just touched off by Island Remede at Limerick. He looks the main threat as Robin Des Mana hasn't done quite as well after a decent start. Cresus De Grissay may prove best of the remainder but will need to improve to trouble the principal pair.
Agent Boru (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Close up and disputed, led 3 out, headed before straight and ridden, under pressure in 3rd before 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 14, 14l behind Cadeau Du Bresil (11-4) at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Autumn Showers (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 9th at 4th, 7th 4 out, no impression in moderate 6th before 3 out, kept on one pace, tailed off, 7th of 15, dist behind Dr Mikey (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Din Diddle Inn (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Held up, fell 1st, at Fairyhouse 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Excelli (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up, a little keen, slight mistake 2nd, 10th after 3rd, not fluent 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 11, 33 1/2l behind Bacardys (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Gunnery Sergeant (IRE) 2-1 (11-12) Mid-division, improved into closer 4th from 3 out, pushed along to challenge in 3rd before 2 out where not fluent, 2nd when mistake last, kept on run-in without matching winner, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Island Remede (11-5) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Harvey Wallbanger (FR) 66-1 (11-12) Held up, 8th after 3rd, some slight mistakes, no extra after 2 out, 10th of 11, dist behind Bacardys (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Kolumbus (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Disputed lead early, wandered slightly before 1st, 3rd after 3rd, on terms again approaching 2 out, led into straight, pressed approaching last, soon joined, headed run-in and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Bacardys (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Mistiness (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Held up, slight mistake 2nd, 15th from next, soon no danger, tailed off, 15th of 16, dist behind Crack Mome (11-9) at Clonmel 2m 1f mdn sft in Dec.
Robin Des Mana (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, kept on one pace, mistake last, 4th of 16, 16 3/4l behind Calino D'airy (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Tyrrell's Succes (FR) 100-1 (11-12) In rear, no impression from 3 out, some late progress, never a factor, 12th of 30, dist behind Brelade (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Arctic Light 8-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden on outer entering straight and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 14l behind Quick Grabim (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Dec.
Bulls Head (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th after 3 out, pushed along and dropped to 8th before 2 out where hampered, no extra when left in 6th last, kept on same pace into 5th run-in, 5th of 16, 22 1/4l behind Coquin Mans (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Cresus De Grissay (FR) 33-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, rear of mid-division halfway, mistake 6th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 9th of 17, 35 1/4l behind Montalbano (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
King Of Country 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 5th, moderate 7th approaching 2 out where not fluent, soon no extra, 12th of 24, dist behind Bunk Off Early (11-7) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
Koybig (IRE) 4-1 (9-13) Soon chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon closed, one pace 1f out, 7th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Lily's Prince (9-8) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Westland Row (IRE) 50-1 (11-10) Soon mid-division, moderate 8th approaching straight, one pace, 7th of 25, 19 3/4l behind Art Of Security (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Young Bidder (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Raced in 7th early, pushed along 4f out, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra, 9th of 11, 33 1/2l behind Aeglos (11-9) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Dec.
Clonearl (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened 3f out, never a factor, 16th of 20, 20 1/2l behind Fayonagh (11-9) at Naas 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Get It Back (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, 7th 4 out, no impression from next, remote 6th and hampered and left 5th 2 out, no impression, 7th of 14, dist behind Camelia De Cotte (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Like An Open Book (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Towards rear, 9th halfway, progress 3f out and pushed along in 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 15 1/4l behind Three Swallowsnick (11-9) at Wexford 2m gd in Oct.
Nancys Icon (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Held up, 12th at 5th, soon no danger, pulled up after 3 out, at Listowel 2m mdn hvy in Sep.
Snugsborough Benny (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 25, 33 1/4l behind Art Of Security (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn sft in Jan.
Antonio Joli (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Went left start tracked leader 3f, tracked leaders, ridden and lost place over 2f out, last of 7, 17 1/4l behind Captain Peacock (9-2) at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp (6) gd in Aug.
Whitango (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, no danger from 3 out, 13th of 16, dist behind Coquin Mans (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Bench Marker (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, ridden in moderate 9th 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 15, dist behind Woods Well (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn sft in Jan.
