led early, headed before halfway, 4th 2f out, soon no extra
prominent, led before halfway, headed 2f out, 3rd early final furlong, no impression and kept on one pace
prominent, 2nd halfway, 3rd 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead 2f out, kept on well when challenged inside final furlong
chased leaders, no extra from 2f out, eased when beaten final furlong
chased leaders on stands side, pushed along in 6th 2f out, 4th 1f out and kept on same pace
settled towards rear, some headway under 2f out, kept on final furlong without troubling leaders
settled in rear, never a factor, eased when beaten over 1f out
chased leaders, no extra from well over 1f out
chased leaders on outer, 6th halfway, no extra from over 1f out
never a factor
chased leaders, 8th halfway, kept on same pace final furlong without troubling leaders
chased leaders, no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway between horses to challenge early final furlong, kept on same pace without making any real impression on winner
Luisant won this a year ago but hasn't been in anywhere near that form this term. ETON RIFLES ran a tremendous race in the Ayr Gold Cup last week and this step up to Listed company looks within his capabilities. Katla had a short-head to spare over Empowering in a Listed event at Naas in July and can confirm the form as she didn't appreciate the minimum trip at Newbury next time. Three-year-olds have a good record in this so Seeharn is respected after carrying a huge weight to victory over older rivals in a Leopardstown handicap. Maarek gained due reward for some fine efforts when landing a very tough handicap here last month and if the ground turns heavy he could prove the one to beat.
Bay Knight (IRE) 3-1 (9-3) Soon led, pressed from 2f out and soon joined, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 2nd of 7, 6l behind Anam Allta (8-12) at Tipperary 7f Grp 3 (1) hvy.
Cheviot (USA) 8-1 (9-9) Chased leaders on far side, no danger overall from 1 1/2f out, 18th of 25, 31l behind Maarek (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Croisultan (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) In touch far side, led that side over 2f out, driven and headed 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 26, 5l behind Our Jonathan (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Eton Rifles (IRE) 6-1fav (9-3) Tracked leaders stands side, ridden and headway over 1f out, stayed on to lead that side and went 2nd inside final furlong, not reached far side winner, 2nd of 26, 2l behind Our Jonathan (9-6) at Ayr 6f hcp (2) sft in Sep.
Luisant 20-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, pushed along in 5th approaching straight, dropped to moderate 6th and no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 7, 14l behind Anam Allta (8-12) at Tipperary 7f Grp 3 (1) hvy.
Northern Rocked (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Below Zero (9-2) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Batchelors Star (IRE) 11-4 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to go 2nd over 1f out, led inside final furlong and kept on well, won at Cork 6f mdn stks gf in Aug beating Fred Fenster (9-5) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Katla (IRE) 11-1 (8-10) Dwelt, headway to chase leaders 3f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 9th of 10, 7l behind Deacon Blues (9-3) at Newbury 5f Grp 3 (1) gd in Sep.
Morache Music 7-1 (8-11) Midfield, ridden and outpaced over 2f out, ran on well final furlong, 5th of 15, 2 1/2l behind Marchand D'Or (9-1) at Deauville(FR) 6f Grp 3 (1) sft in Aug.
Blue Dahlia (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no impression in 8th over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 13th of 25, 27l behind Maarek (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Simla Sunset (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, some headway to go 5th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 25, 9l behind Maarek (9-0) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Sep.
Gossamer Seed (IRE) 18-1 (8-12) Towards rear, some headway on outer over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 6l behind Wild Wind (8-12) at Killarney 1m Listed stks (1) gd in Aug.
Knock Stars (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 8th of 9, 8l behind Bewitched (9-3) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) in Sep.
Seeharn (IRE) 3-1fav (9-8) Tracked leaders, headway to challenge on outer early straight, led over 1f out, kept on well to assert final 100 yards, won at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Aug beating Bold Thady Quill (8-13) by 2l, 8 ran.
Empowering (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 1 3/4l behind Bewitched (9-3) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) in Sep.
Maarek 15-2 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along and headway from 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, led under pressure 100 yards out and kept on well, won at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Sep beating Murura (8-13) by 1l, 25 ran.
