chased leaders and 4th from halfway, pushed along to challenge in centre of track from 2f out, ridden and every chance from 1f out, no impression and weakened inside final 200 yards
mid-division and 7th from halfway, pushed along over 2f out in centre of track and soon ridden, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear and 12th from halfway, soon dropped to rear and eased, completely tailed off
mid-division and 8th from halfway, pushed along and brought towards near side rail from 2f out, ridden over 1f out and soon no impression
mid-division early, dropped towards rear and 10th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, no impression in centre of track from over 1f out
briefly pushed along from stalls, soon settled behind leaders and 3rd from halfway, pushed along and brought towards near side rail from 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out and led inside final 150 yards, kept on well close home
mid-division and 5th from halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon brought towards near side rail, no impression and weakened from over 1f out
slow into stride and raced towards rear, progress into 9th from halfway, further progress from 2f and challenged over 1f out, no impression inside final 150 yards and kept on same pace close home
towards rear and 11th from halfway, brought towards near side rail over 2f out, soon switched to centre of track, ridden and some progress over 1f out, soon no impression
soon led, brought towards near side rail from 2f out and soon pushed along, ridden and pressed over 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace close home
mid-division on inner and 6th from halfway, ridden towards far side rail from 2f out, no impression and weakened from over 1f out
briefly pushed along from stalls, soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge in centre of track over 1f out, no impression inside final 200 yards and weakened close home
slow into stride and raced in rear, some progress after halfway and kept towards far side rail from 2f out, good headway and ridden to challenge over 1f out, no impression inside final 100 yards and kept on same pace close home
Big Island's lone success came on soft ground here in August and he's only 4lb higher. Yafordadoe would need much more rain to be effective over a trip this short but a 6lb rise is unlikely to prevent a big run from Stylistic Approach, a winner over a mile on soft ground at Cork last week. Ideal Pal scored over the trip at Gowran then just failed to overhaul Sasta under a penalty at Listowel when Khafaaq, who had won at Punchestown previously, was well beaten. MY HOLY FOX (NAP) was having only his third start when scoring over 7f at the Curragh then comfortably followed up over this trip at Punchestown so a 7lb rise can be overcome though Teed Up, runner-up in this a year ago, looks a big threat.
Quizical (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Mid-division, lost place on outer 1 1/2f out, came wide entering straight, weakened 1f out, 12th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Current Option (10-0) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Aug.
In From The Cold (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Pushed along early, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 6 3/4l behind Visualisation (9-6) at Listowel 1m 1f lst stks (1) Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Amber Kite (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Raced in rear and 2 lengths adrift 3f out, pushed along and some progress from 2f out, ridden and no impression 7th from 1f, kept on same pace inside final furlong, joined for 6th on line, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Solene Lilyette (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f lst fll stks (1) gd in Aug.
My Holy Fox (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Mid-division, headway entering straight, ridden in 2nd 2f out, led 1f out, went clear inside final furlong, comfortably, won at Punchestown 1m 1f hcp fll gd in Sep beating Star Image (8-10) by 2l, 14 ran.
Teed Up (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Soon chased leaders, lost position and disputed 14th 3f out and pushed along, soon no impression, 20th of 24, 16 1/4l behind Layfayette (8-13) at Curragh 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Yafordadoe (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Waited with towards rear, 10th after halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression until stayed on well inside final furlong without reaching winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Rebellito (9-4) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Ideal Pal (IRE) 5-1jfav (10-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd and effort into straight, soon every chance, 2nd and came close with rival closing stages, kept on without quite matching winner, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Sasta (10-1) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Rebel Tale (USA) 33-1 (9-5) Fly-leapt and slowly into stride, pushed along in rear early, ridden and no impression towards rear 3f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Laelaps (9-9) at Listowel 1m hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Chicago Bear (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Keen, prominent, 4th halfway, pushed along 3f out, effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Sir Lamorak (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Big Island (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, disputed 5th and effort into straight, ran on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Is That Love (9-10) at Listowel 7f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Convertible (IRE) 18-1 (9-7) Slow to break, towards rear, ridden and struggling over 3f out, 14th of 15, 24 3/4l behind Bit Of A Quirke (8-6) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (5) gs in May.
Khafaaq 11-1 (9-10) Close up and disputed lead early, dropped to 6th and under pressure into straight, soon no extra, 11th of 15, 10 3/4l behind Sasta (10-1) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Loingseoir (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, checked just after leaving stalls and soon raced towards rear, detached in rear halfway, pushed along and some headway when hampered and switched left 2f out, moderate 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, nearest finish, 4th of 16, 6l behind Ideal Pal (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Darwell Lion (IRE) 22-1 (9-10) Held up in touch, raced keenly, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 8, 16 1/4l behind Carrytheone (9-13) at Gowran Park 7f Yielding in Sep.
Stylistic Approach (IRE) 5-2fav (10-0) Soon tracked leader, 2nd halfway, lost place over 2f out, weakened under 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 9, 30 1/4l behind Kodiac Prince (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Lord Park (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along at stages, kept on same pace straight, 12th of 15, 11 1/2l behind Sasta (10-1) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
