moderate 4th, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden and some progress 2 out, kept on same pace from last
2nd early, moderate 4th halfway, moderate 6th 3 out, progress into 4th approaching 2 out, soon ridden and one pace
settled in moderate 2nd, some progress approaching 2 out, ridden entering straight, no impression from last, one pace run-in
held up, progress into 5th 3 out, 4th approaching last, ran on well run-in without getting to winner
held up, some progress into moderate 5th 3 out, no extra from next
held up, slight mistake 3rd, reminders next, ridden and no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
made all, well clear to 2 out, kept on under pressure from before last
Riverscape has relished fast ground conditions at Down Royal and Perth on his last two starts and is very much on the upgrade. Vivaldi scored over the course in May but needed every yard of the 2m2f trip and this may be on the short side. Lend A Hand Son was having his 10th start over timber when beating Gentle Noel at Listowel a month ago but has since run respectably on the flat and should get competitive. STAKERS looks the one to be on after making a big impression when encountering quick ground for the first time at Tipperary. He will need to make progress in this better race but looks capable of doing so.
Lend A Hand Son (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Mid-division, closer in 5th from halfway, challenged approaching 2 out, led before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Listowel 2m 5yo mdn hdl gf in Jun beating Gentle Noel (11-0) by 3 1/2l, 18 ran.
Riverscape (IRE) 5-2 (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway approaching 3 out, led on bit last, ridden flat, held on well, won at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) gf beating Wind Shuffle (11-5) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Stakers (NZ) 11-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders on inner racing keenly, pulled way into close 3rd before halfway, quickened to lead before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in Jun beating Final Day (11-12) by 3 1/2l, 20 ran.
Vivaldi (IRE) 15-8 (11-6) Raced mainly in 4th, some slight mistakes, ridden after 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 8l behind Quiet Word (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f nov hdl gd in Jun.
Blue Turk 13-2 (9-3) Close up on outside, ridden and outpaced 2f out, never on terms, 7th of 13, 10l behind Thunderstruck (9-3) at Kempton 1m 2f hcp (0-65) (6) pol in Nov (flat).
Personality Based (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Towards rear, some progress 4 out, moderate 7th before 2 out, soon no extra, 9th of 17, 30l behind Paddy O Dee (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Presenting Thyne (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, closer in 2nd approaching 4 out, 5th next, 7th before straight, soon no impression, 8th of 17, 17l behind On Borrowed Wings (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) in Sep.
Fearnwood Girl (IRE) 9-1 (10-4) Mid-division, moderate 10th approaching 3 out, 7th after next, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 8th of 16, 14l behind Gudnis Gracious Me (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in May.
