held up in rear, switched left and progress to lead 1f out, soon ridden, eased and headed 100 yards out, dismounted injured after line
tracked leaders, progress into 2nd approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd close home
chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and 3rd approaching straight, ridden and no extra 2f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear 5f out, soon detached, tailed off
led, challenged straight and headed under 2f out, 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, ridden straight and progress in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th approaching straight, progress to challenge 2f out and soon led briefly, headed under pressure 1f out, led again 100 yards out, kept on
tracked leaders in 3rd, ran very wide off bend after 7f and dropped to rear, ridden and edged left early straight, no extra
Hickson was well supported on his debut at Killarney in July but looked as though he needed a stiffer test of stamina so today's fast ground may not help. KILKISHEN showed the expected improvement following a long break at Listowel a couple of weeks ago and David Mullins' claim could prove invaluable so Shark Hanlon's charge gets the nod. Mullins' was on board when Mr Steadfast attracted strong support for his debut at Navan but the partnership never really got going and Nina Carberry takes over. Steel Wave, who finished in front of him, already had experience and isn't certain to confirm the form but Credo Star ran well for a long way here last month and Katie Walsh will ensure he's in the firing-line again.
Hickson (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) In rear, ridden entering straight, 10th 2f out, moderate 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 8l behind Solatentif (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo NH flat gd in Jul.
Kilkishen (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Tracked leader in close 2nd, driven under 2f out, ridden over 1f out in 3rd, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 3rd on line, 4th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Rio Treasure (10-7) at Listowel 2m 4yo NH flat gd.
Mr Steadfast (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Soon raced in 5th, pushed along 3f out, no impression in 6th and one pace from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 7, 11l behind Little Haarth (11-0) at Navan 2m 4yo NH flat gd.
Our Dougal (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, closer order 4f out, ridden to chase leaders and no impression into straight, one pace, 4th of 14, 11l behind Princely Conn (11-7) at Galway 2m NH flat gd in Jul.
Rosshill Boy (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Back To Bavaria.
Steel Wave (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Pulled hard at slow pace early, soon disputed lead, led after about 2f, pushed along 2 1/2f out, headed 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, dropped to 5th under 1f out, kept on same pace and 4th near finish, 4th of 7, 7l behind Little Haarth (11-0) at Navan 2m 4yo NH flat gd.
Credo Star (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden 3f out, led 2 1/2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 13, 6l behind Red Spinner (11-0) at Roscommon 2m 4yo NH flat in Aug.
Lady Aoife (IRE) 33-1 (10-7) Held up 4th, pushed along approaching straight, 5th 1f out, ridden and no impression final furlong, 5th of 8, 6l behind Rio Treasure (10-7) at Listowel 2m 4yo NH flat gd.
Ma Garrett (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Towards rear, never a factor, slightly impeded under 4f out, no danger in last approaching straight, kept on, 9th of 13, 21l behind Allez Encore (11-2) at Listowel 2m mrs N H flat gd.
