soon chased leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, closed up over 4f out, soon led, headed over 2f out, no extra after and one pace
in rear early, 11th approaching halfway, no impression over 5f out
soon chased leader in 2nd, pushed along over 4f out, soon lost position and weakened from before straight
soon chased leaders, 4th approaching halfway, pushed along over 4f out, effort on inner straight, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
soon led and went on, reduced lead 6f out, pressed over 4f out, soon headed, weakened approaching straight
mid-division early, 9th approaching halfway, soon pushed along briefly, pushed along again and no impression over 5f out
waited with, 12th approaching halfway, no impression over 5f out
soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, closed up over 4f out travelling smoothly, pushed along into straight, kept on without troubling winner final furlong
waited with, 8th approaching halfway, closed up over 4f out travelling smoothly, led over 2f out on outer, soon pushed along, stayed on well to assert inside final furlong, comfortably
waited with, 10th approaching halfway, pushed along from 6f out, soon no impression
soon towards rear, never a factor
mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, chased leaders and no impression straight, one pace
soon towards rear, never a factor
prominent and a little keen early, soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, pushed along over 4f out, no impression straight, one pace
Several of these arrive in top form under NH Rules and Bentham has won three of his last four starts in bumpers. HAPPY JACKY has improved rapidly over timber, completing a double at Ballinrobe and Clonmel, and should make a bold bid to continue her winning run on her Flat debut. Jazz Toes was impressive when landing a Clonmel bumper while Caer won a bumper and a maiden hurdle during the summer. King Pellinor has been a beaten favourite the last three times and stepping up to this trip looks a last throw of the dice. Geolai ran in snatches at Leopardstown but showed potential and will improve while smart bumper and hurdler Run For Mary will be suited by returning to this trip after racing over shorter.
Bentham (IRE) 11-4 (12-3) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway entering straight and led under 2f out, pushed along to assert and 3 lengths clear 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Listowel 2m gd in Sep beating Celine Soprano (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Boynagh Prince (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) In touch in rear, no impression from 3 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Turnpike Trip (11-5) at Listowel 2m gd in Sep.
Freetown (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, pushed along and effort over 2f out, soon edged left and challenged, no extra and one pace over 1f out, just prevailed for 2nd, 2nd of 6, 12l behind Stratum (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Happy Jacky (IRE) 7-4fav (12-4) Soon chased leaders, 5th after 3rd, progress to challenge and on terms 2 out, led before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Sep beating Alice Johnston (11-3) by 2l, 14 ran.
Jazz Toes (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Prominent, closed up halfway, led soon after, pushed along and went on from 2f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Clonmel 2m gd in Sep beating Dads Lad (11-10) by 3 1/2l, 12 ran.
Rock On Aidan (IRE) 66-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride, towards rear, kept on same pace straight, 12th of 16, 22 1/2l behind Istoria (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn sft in Sep.
The Ballyboys (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Towards rear, headway after 4 out and 3rd when mistake next, ridden and left 2nd after 2 out, jumped left last and no extra run-in, 5th of 9, 15 3/4l behind Global Racing (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Caer (IRE) 9-10fav (11-0) Impeded and not fluent 1st, soon chased leaders in 4th, not fluent 6th, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon effort, slight mistake last, no extra and one pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Effernock Fizz (10-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Aug.
Run For Mary (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Held up towards rear, ridden into 5th 2f out, no impression in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Rock De Baune (9-7) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Go West Young Lad (IRE) Es Que Love colt out of Winnifred.
Jeyyaad (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Slowly away, raced in rear, 10th halfway, no impression, under pressure and detached over 3f out, weakened, never a factor, last of 10, dist behind Red Gerry (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
King Pellinor (IRE) 15-8fav (9-2) Pushed along briefly early, tracked leaders, lost position on inner from halfway, no impression and tight for room straight, kept on same pace, 10th of 14, 8 1/4l behind One Cool Poet (9-12) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Right Approval (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Dwelt and awkward out of stalls, held up in rear, detached last halfway, pushed along and no impression from over 3f out, no extra, 10th of 11, 32l behind Royal Aide (9-11) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp sft in Aug.
Geolai (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Soon prominent, a little keen, slightly impeded after 6f, soon raced in 3rd, pushed along over 3f out, lost position approaching straight, switched right from 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on into 3rd again near finish, 3rd of 9, 6 1/2l behind Quote (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 5f mdn gf in Aug.
Estijmaam 9-1 (11-2) Dwelt and pushed along, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along again over 3f out and headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Royal Illusion (11-2) at Leopardstown 1m 7f mdn gd in Jun.
