tracked leaders early, soon raced in 11th, switched left under 2f out, stayed on well without getting to principals inside final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 8th, headway and effort straight, kept on without quite matching principals inside final furlong
mid-division early, effort straight, kept on same pace final furlong
dwelt and pushed along briefly early, soon raced in 13th, headway in 8th into straight, challenged and got on terms well inside final furlong, kept on well, headed close home
prominent early, soon raced in 12th, effort towards outer straight, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 2nd, lost position and no impression when slightly impeded over 1f out, soon no extra
soon raced in 10th, pushed along halfway, soon effort and kept on same pace final furlong
prominent, soon 3rd, 5th into straight, ridden and briefly impeded 1 1/2f out, soon no impression and flicked tail, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division early, some progress straight, kept on same pace final furlong
soon raced in 5th, 6th into straight, headway and effort from 2f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home
prominent, soon led, pressed straight, joined well inside final furlong, headed and no extra closing stages
dwelt, waited with, some headway straight, kept on without threatening final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 4th, 3rd into straight, challenged and every chance from 1 1/2f out, no extra and one pace well inside final furlong
waited with, headway but no impression when switched right over 1f out, kept on
soon raced in 6th, effort straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
mid-division early, some progress straight, kept on same pace final furlong
soon raced in 9th, headway in 7th into straight, soon effort, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
dwelt and reminder early, soon raced in 7th, 4th into straight, effort from 2f out, kept on without quite matching front pair inside final furlong
At the foot of the weights, it’s not hard to envisage Harry Speed and Tuamhain figuring in a race like this. Like the latter, Maymine and Karannelle are three-year-olds worth considering while King Of Leinster and Vinnie's Wish finished second and third behind Time Queen in a handicap at Listowel earlier this month. A LIKELY STORY is 3lb better off than when only beaten half-a-length behind Cappadocia at Dundalk last month. He can also reverse course and distance running with Caesar's Comet on this easier surface and gets the nod in a wide-open handicap given he never seems to run a bad race. Captain Power is another consistent sort and he won off an 8lb higher mark here last year so can’t be ignored.
Fit For Function 40-1 (8-4) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 2f out, never a factor, last of 26, 14l behind Soffia (8-6) at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Captain Power (IRE) 9-2 (8-4) Held up towards rear, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Geological (8-9) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Maymine 9-1 (9-6) Waited with, soon towards rear, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Lost Treasure (9-7) at Curragh 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Fuwairt (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Soon raced in 8th, headway and effort from halfway, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 12th of 15, 7 3/4l behind Vocal Music (9-4) at Curragh 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Ishebayorgrey (IRE) 7-1 (12-4) Mid-division on outer, ridden 2f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Florencio (12-2) at Laytown 7f hcp pol in Sep.
Karannelle (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Prominent, on terms after 1f and soon slight leader, went on into straight, strongly pressed and kept on well inside final furlong, headed at finish, 2nd of 12, shd behind True To Herself (9-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gf in Sep.
Korbous (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden and some headway under 2f out, not clear run in mid-division inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 11th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Dance Emperor (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
King Of Leinster (IRE) 12-1 (9-10) Prominent, disputed after 2f, led after 3f, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon strongly pressed, joined 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 2l behind Time Queen (8-13) at Listowel 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
Cappadocia (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Raced far side group, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 8th of 30, 8 3/4l behind Idalia (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Caesar's Comet (IRE) 3-1fav (10-7) Chased leaders, went 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, disputed 2nd inside final furlong, no extra close home and dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Monumental Man (10-4) at Laytown 6f hcp pol in Sep.
A Likely Story (IRE) 6-1 (9-13) Prominent and soon disputed, led halfway, ridden 2f out, narrowly headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 19, 2 1/4l behind Baby Power (8-9) at Naas 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Reverberation 8-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 10th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Carlini (9-0) at Windsor 1m hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Pillar 12-1 (8-8) Always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace final furlong, 11th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Zig Zag Zyggy (9-2) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
Peace Approved (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, weakened under 2f out, last of 14, 15l behind Youceeyouceecee (9-7) at Roscommon 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Amazing One 16-1 (9-9) Bumped slightly start, raced in 2nd early, effort 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Stamp Of Authority (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Harry Speed (IRE) 10-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, progress to 3rd halfway, under pressure and ridden 2f out, lost place 1f out, weakened final 100 yards, 6th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Hatton Cross (8-6) at Roscommon 7f hcp sft in Aug.
Tuamhain 3-1fav (9-2) Soon led, pushed along and headed 1 1/2f out, ridden from 1f out, no extra and weakened inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Summerseat Dream (8-9) at Tipperary 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Handsome Maverick (IRE) 11-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, raced near side group, waited with, progress and kept on same pace from 2f out, 10th of 30, 9 3/4l behind Idalia (8-7) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Vinnie's Wish (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Led, headed after 3f, ridden to press winner 1 1/2f out, disputed 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 4l behind Time Queen (8-13) at Listowel 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
Scobias 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra 2f out, 12th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Royal Navy Warship (9-6) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
