tracked leaders, mid-division and reminders at 5th, weakened to rear at halfway, pulled up before 11th
mid-division on outer, moderate 5th and bad mistake 3 out, soon no impression, never a factor
in rear, moderate 6th 4 out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders from 2 out, remote 4th run-in
mid-division, headway to track leaders at halfway, 3rd 5 out, improved to dispute lead after 3 out, ridden 2 out, headed approaching last, bad mistake last and lost all chance, finished tired in 2nd
disputed lead early, headed 3rd, improved to dispute lead 5 out, headed 3 out, soon ridden in 3rd, moderate 3rd 2 out, remote 3rd at last, no impression
disputed lead, took keen hold, led from 3rd, joined 5 out, led briefly 3 out, soon joined, ridden 2 out, led approaching last, mistake at last, left clear at last, kept on run-in
disputed lead early, headed 2nd, mid-division and under pressure at 4th, rear at halfway, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, soon ridden, weakened after 3 out
always behind, slight mistake 2nd, trailing 10th, pulled up before 3 out
rear of mid-division, closer in 5th at 11th, dropped to moderate 7th and under pressure when mistake 4 out, pulled up before next
Roney has had two starts over fences and run well in both. She reverted to hurdles on this track last time and looks certain to be winning soon. Pistol Shoot, three times a winner between the flags, has taken time to find his form over regulation fences but did so in very testing conditions over 3m at Perth and stamina is his strong point. Winning bumper GOLAZO has always looked a chasing type and though disappointing over hurdles the last twice this is more likely to be his game and he can make a successful return. First Class Return didn't get far on his first two starts over fences but did better at Sligo and further progress can put him in the picture.
Auction Reminder (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 14th of 17, dist behind Cher Why Not (11-4) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp gd in Feb.
Batcio (FR) 10-3 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Elegant Dan (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) In rear, some progress from 3 out, ridden in moderate 7th 2 out, no impression, 8th of 17, 13 1/4l behind Sand Fly (11-5) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
First Class Return (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, mistake at 1st, closer in 6th 4 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, soon no impression on leaders, 4th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Western Sea (11-12) at Sligo 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Sep.
Getaday (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Raced in 2nd early, soon lost position, pushed along after 6th, 12th from 9th, no extra from 3 out, 12th of 16, dist behind Youcantcallherthat (10-6) at Cork 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Golazo (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Led, slight mistake 4th and headed next, 3rd at 6th, soon pushed along, no impression on leaders from 3 out, kept on one pace in moderate 3rd from 2 out, 3rd of 11, 22 1/2l behind Abacadabras (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Pistol Shoot (IRE) 9-4fav (10-2) Led, blundered and reminder 8th, not fluent 4 out, guessed at 3 out, headed next, kept on flat, held close home, 2nd of 4, 1 1/4l behind Chanceiton (11-1) at Perth 3m hcp (4) hvy in Sep.
The Echo Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, jumped left 1st, 10th from halfway, pushed along and some progress before 2 out, ridden in 5th from last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 15, 14 3/4l behind Castle North (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Weihnachts (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Waited with, 11th at 8th, no impression and impeded 3 out, slightly impeded 2 out and no extra, 11th of 16, dist behind Swordsman (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 5f hvy in Sep.
Roney (IRE) 2-1fav (11-5) Prominent, 3rd 4 out, progress to 2nd before 2 out, challenged before last, ridden and kept on after last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Think Positive (11-12) at Tramore 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
