waited with, 7th from 4th, closed on inner approaching straight, challenged and slight mistake 2 out, soon on terms, headed before last where mistake, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
mid-division early, 6th from 4th, effort straight, no impression when bad mistake last, no extra after
towards rear, 9th from 4th, no extra from before 2 out
close up and disputed, led 6th, headed approaching straight, soon weakened
held up, soon in rear, slight mistake 4th, closed behind horses and effort straight, one pace after 2 out
soon raced in 4th, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening run-in
raced in 4th early, soon 5th, slight mistake 3rd, closed 3 out, led approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out, soon joined, headed before last where slight mistake, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed and raced on outer, inclined to jump big, a little slow at 4th, headed 6th, no extra 2 out
soon raced in 3rd, challenged and on terms from 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, 10th from 4th, closed behind horses and effort straight, one pace after 2 out
Stooshie returns after a long break and with plenty of weight considering he's only won a Down Royal maiden. Decision Time won a maiden at Tramore in April and has scored on the Flat during the summer so a mark of 104 could prove very lenient on her handicap bow. Minella Times is also making his handicap debut and looked as though 2m4f was too far at Galway last time. He'd earlier looked a smart prospect at Kilbeggan so should get into contention. KILDORRERY won over 2m3f on the latter track then found this trip on fast going against him at Navan. He should get a strong gallop here and his stamina can come into play on the testing ground. Play The Part has been gradually been making progress and could hardly have won more easily at Wexford so has to go on the short-list.
Stooshie (IRE) 11-2 (12-3) 5th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Nelson Road (12-3) at Navan 1m 4f gf in Sep.
Minella Times (IRE) 15-2 (11-6) Mid-division, 5th 3 out, pushed along in 4th after next and no impression last, no extra run-in, 4th of 9, 9 1/2l behind Calie Du Mesnil (10-13) at Galway 2m 5f sft in Aug.
Mr Picotee (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Waited with, 10th halfway, no extra from before straight, tailed off, 11th of 13, dist behind Boot Camp (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
The Granson (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Towards rear, 12th after 3rd, kept on same pace straight, 12th of 14, 19 1/2l behind Ballyoisin (10-10) at Listowel 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Cristal Icon (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 10th of 14, 13l behind Schoolboy Error (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Fearachain (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Led briefly early, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression in 9th into straight, slight mistake 2 out, 9th of 12, 26 3/4l behind Brex Drago (11-5) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Fiesole 7-1 (9-6) Soon raced in 8th, disputed moderate 6th into straight, soon effort, no impression but kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Mr Everest (9-1) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp hvy in Sep.
Conron (IRE) 33-1 (9-7) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear early straight, soon ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, last of 4, 8 3/4l behind Falcon Eight (9-6) at Killarney 1m 3f gd in Aug.
Play The Part (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Made all, jumped slightly right, clear halfway, reduced advantage 3 out, pushed along entering straight, ridden clear from 2 out, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Jul beating Loughaderra Flame (10-11) by 10l, 14 ran.
Wait Here (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Soon chased leaders, 6th after 3rd, closed up and tight for room between horses and not fluent 2 out, lost position and no impression from before straight, slight mistake last and no extra, 8th of 16, 18l behind Baby Bellini (9-11) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Sep.
Decision Time (IRE) 9-2 (10-4) Mid-division, pushed along 3f out and no impression in 6th under 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 8, 11 3/4l behind Fiesole (9-11) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Kildorrery (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Towards rear, progress straight, jumped slightly right 3 out, kept on well without threatening from before last, 5th of 16, 4 3/4l behind Try Again (10-11) at Navan 2m hcp gf in Sep.
