rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 2 out, soon ridden and went 2nd, disputed lead on inner briefly before last, 2nd at last, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead close home
led, headed 3rd, soon tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, 6th 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd before last, kept on under pressure run-in, dropped to 4th near line
tracked leaders early, dropped to mid-division at 4th, 8th 4 out, no impression from 2 out
mid-division, improved to lead 2 out, ridden and joined briefly before last, led narrowly when mistake at last, joined inside final furlong, headed and no extra close home
prominent, led from 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, 9th 4 out, headway into 7th 2 out, soon ridden, 4th before last, kept on and went 3rd near line, never nearer
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd 4 out, ridden and weakened from next, virtually pulled up run-in
mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden in closer 3rd 2 out, no impression before last
tracked leaders, 2nd 4 out, ridden in 4th before 2 out, soon weakened, pulled up before last
mid-division, mistake 4th, ridden before 3 out, no impression
in rear, ridden and progress into 10th 2 out, 6th before last, no impression
towards rear, ridden in 9th 2 out, no impression
prominent, ridden 5th, weakened from next, behind when pulled up before 2 out
mid-division on outer when mistake at 1st and soon dropped to rear of mid-division, no impression on outer from 3 out
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Dixie Highway showed much improved form when runner-up to Flaviana at Kilbeggan then went one better at Clonmel. He's obviously on the upgrade and should reach the frame. Konig Hall won a maiden here in August but showed little in handicaps until runner-up in a big field at Down Royal earlier this month. If repeating either of those runs he would get into the mix. Jeremy's Jet showed a bit more promise on the Flat at Navan last month and has plenty of time on his side but the vote goes to ERIC THE THIRD. He completed a double on good ground in the autumn and though eventually well beaten behind tonight's rival Dixie Highway at Clonmel recently he'll be much better for the run and looks capable of much better. Kentucky Lass likes it around here and may prove best of the remainder.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Mid-division, progress into 5th after 3 out, challenged entering straight, narrow lead and pressed before 2 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on well, won at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May beating Supreme Vinnie (11-10) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Konig Hall 16-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 2 out, led between last 2, strongly pressed and edged left before last, narrowly headed from 150yds out, kept on well, just held, 2nd of 20, nk behind Shan Dun Na Ngall (11-7) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.
Eric The Third (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, led and disputed 5th, ridden and pressed entering straight, headed before 2 out, no extra before last, 8th of 18, 15 1/2l behind Dixie Highway (10-13) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May.
Urban Vic (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 7th with a circuit to race, closer in 5th before 3 out, ridden before next, no impression run-in and kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Urban Dusk (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Shes A Gangster (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division, dropped towards rear 5th, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, dist behind Bye Bye O Bye (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gf in Apr.
Kilcaragh Boy (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, ridden in 11th and no impression after 2 out, moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Isabella Liberty (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp sft in May.
Keyfield (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Settled behind leaders early, 8th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no extra before 2 out, 11th of 17, 22 1/4l behind Anna Holty (11-8) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp gd in May.
Lady Of Portlairge (IRE) 11-1 (10-3) Led when sprawled on landing and unseated rider 1st, at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Trans City (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Led, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden under 2f out and 3rd 1f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Mademoiselle Penny (10-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Emerald Honours (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Settled behind leaders, jumped left 3rd, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 12th of 18, dist behind Fire In Soul (11-3) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Danegeld 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, never a factor, 15th of 25, dist behind Double Speak (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Kentucky Lass (IRE) 8-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, 9th 3 out, ridden into 7th before 2 out, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 21l behind Outofcologne (10-4) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Methodology (FR) 100-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, ridden in 8th under 3f out, no impression leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 18, 15 1/2l behind New Classicism (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gf in May.
Meadow Cross (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) In rear and pushed along early, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 9th of 10, 13l behind Whats The Plot (9-6) at Wexford 1m 3f hcp Yielding in May.
Canitbe (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, lost place after 4 out, ridden and no extra 3 out, soon towards rear, 11th of 16, dist behind Miss Faithful (11-10) at Sligo 2m hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Jeremy's Jet (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Held up, closed to dispute moderate 7th 3f out, headway 2f out, no impression 1f out, one pace, 5th of 15, 11 1/4l behind Next Bend (8-13) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Russian Roulette (IRE) 6-4fav (9-7) Settled towards rear and pushed along from 5f out, ridden from 3f out and soon no impression, 13th of 18, 12 1/4l behind Annadiamond (9-1) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Closh (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Mid-division, moderate 8th 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, pulled up after 2 out, at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp hvy in Apr.
