tracked leaders in 3rd, ridden from 5 out, soon weakened quickly, trailing when pulled up before next
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, 3rd next, dropped to moderate 4th after last, no impression
tracked leaders in 5th, bad mistake 6th and dropped to last, some progress 5 out, 4th next, soon ridden, no impression from 3 out
held up towards rear, progress from halfway, 3rd 5 out, ridden in moderate 5th before 3 out, soon no impression on leaders, went moderate 4th at last, kept on one paced
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 3 out, ridden from next, headed at last, stayed on well under pressure run-in to press winner to line
held up in last, closer in 4th 5 out, travelling well in 3rd 3 out, went 2nd next, ridden to lead at last, pressed inside final furlong, kept on well under pressure
tracked leaders, slow jump 6 out and dropped to last when checked after landing, ridden from next, no impression
This looks tight though the blinkers will need to have the desired effect on King Leon, who has been mainly disappointing over fences. Painted Lady has run a couple of good races behind Valours Minion in recent weeks though the vote goes to BROUGHTONS BANDIT. He bucked the trend of the stable's poor form when making a winning debut over fences at Tramore and the runner-up has scored subsequently so Gordon Elliott's charge could have been given a higher rating. Indian Temple has been a little bit in and out but the trip and ground will suit so he's also on the shortlist, as is Heavenly Brook who was a long way behind him over a trip too short at Tramore last time.
King Leon (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, detached 4 out, eased run-in, 16th of 20, dist behind Rogue Angel (11-2) at Galway 2m 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Painted Lady (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Led and disputed, led after 6th, pressed from 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, disputed approaching last where slight mistake, no extra in 2nd run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3l behind Valours Minion (10-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Broughtons Bandit 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd after 4 out, ridden to lead approaching last, kept on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 6f gd in Aug beating Lettermacaward (11-12) by 4 3/4l, 11 ran.
Indian Temple (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Raced 4th, 6th after 7th, headway to 4th at 8th, 3rd 3 out, driven before last, kept on well run-in to 2nd, not trouble winner, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Old Castletown (10-11) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Heavenly Brook (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Led, not fluent at 1st, dropped to 3rd after 6th and pushed along, driven in 5th after 8th, moderate 7th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 8, dist behind Old Castletown (10-11) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Cnoc Na Sioga (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Soon mid-division, improved to track leaders from 3 out, moderate 3rd approaching straight, one pace,, 3rd of 16, 15 1/4l behind Do Try Dolly (10-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Winnie Cooper (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, jumped left 5th, 6th with a circuit to race, weakened after 4 out, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Bills Official (9-10) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
