chased leaders in 3rd, no impression from before 2 out, one pace
soon raced in 5th, 4th and slight mistake 6th, soon no impression and one pace
chased leader, not fluent 6th and under pressure, no impression from before 2 out where slight mistake, one pace
soon in rear, slight mistake 6th, soon no danger and kept on without threatening
soon towards rear in 6th, no danger from 6th, tailed off
made all, still travelling smoothly and went on approaching 2 out, ridden and not fluent last, stayed on well run-in
chased leaders in 4th, slight mistake 1st, pushed along approaching 6th where lost place and slight mistake, weakened, tailed off
Anytime Now carries extra for his victory in a Kilbeggan bumper but will have come on for the experience of his hurdling debut at Bellewstown and should win his share of races. THE KINGS BABY hasn't run since May when just failing to hold Miss Sapphire at Wexford. The winner has won twice subsequently and is now rated 124 so Moses McCabe's mare should win this if ready after a break. Papal Motel is still only four and has come close to losing his maiden tag on several occasions though this will be his first start beyond the minimum. Aherlow was narrowly beaten on good ground at Clonmel in May but finished a long way behind Turbojet on testing going at Listowel last month.
Anytime Now (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Chased leaders early, soon settled mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 5th of 11, 21 3/4l behind Young Turk (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug.
Papal Motel (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, dropped to 11th after 6th, progress to 8th after 3 out, pushed along to 4th 2 out, soon 3rd, kept on run-in, not trouble principals, 3rd of 14, 1 1/4l behind Successor (11-7) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Aherlow (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Led, pressed 4 out, headed approaching next, soon ridden, no impression on winner entering straight, pressed for moderate 2nd at last, kept on under pressure run-in, 2nd of 9, 21l behind Turbojet (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
Ask Heather (IRE) Ask M out of Heather Belle.
Fourina (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 9th of 14, dist behind All's Quiet (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in May.
The Kings Baby (IRE) 13-2 (10-13) Soon raced in 2nd, not fluent 2nd, on terms before 4 out, headed into straight, still every chance from last, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Miss Sapphire (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in May.
Papal Valley (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) In rear, not fluent 8th, slight mistake 4 out, no impression approaching straight, not fluent 2 out and no extra, 11th of 13, 31 1/4l behind Kilbarry Marien (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn gd in Sep.
Trojan Lass (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Chased leaders and ran freely early, soon settled mid-division, moderate 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, mistake 2 out, weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Turbojet (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
