raced mainly in 5th until progress to lead from under 2f out, soon attempted to assert, kept on well final furlong, caught near line
prominent, led 5f out, travelling well straight, headed under 2f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
prominent, no extra under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
waited with towards rear, improved under pressure to go in pursuit of eventual 2nd from over 1f out, every chance inside final furlong and kept on same pace closing stages
led, headed 5f out, remained prominent until no extra from 2f out, eased when beaten
tracked leaders, mainly 4th, ridden in pursuit of eventual 2nd from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead near line
slowly into stride, in rear, headway under pressure on outer into moderate 6th over 1f out, ran on without threatening final furlong
It could be Dermot Weld again as STUCCODOR has improved with every run and, though 9lb higher for beating a big field at Leopardstown, looks capable of more progress. Hot Bed hasn't been seen since April but has had just four runs and is one to keep an eye on while Wonderful is much better than she showed when beaten a long way at the Curragh and the assessor has helped with a drop of 5lb in the ratings. Kedleston couldn't quite manage to see off Snap Alam from this mark at Ballinrobe where he didn't appreciate the testing ground but Stocktons Wing, who was earlier behind him at Leopardstown, loved the heavy going at Sligo and will be well suited by today's conditions.
Suehail 9-1 (8-12) In rear, no impression from 3f out, 11th of 14, 8l behind Muck 'N' Brass (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Aug.
Hot Bed (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 6, 4l behind Backbench Blues (9-7) at Naas 1m 3yo stk gd in Apr.
Wonderful (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra, last of 9, 15l behind Balladiene (8-11) at Curragh 1m fll hcp 60-90 sft in Jul.
Kedleston (IRE) 13-8fav (9-1) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and challenged over 1f out, narrowly headed under 1f out, no extra close home, 2nd of 5, 1/2l behind Snap Alam (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f stks gd in Jul.
Stocktons Wing (IRE) 7-4fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway in 4th entering straight, ridden into 2nd 1f out, stayed on to lead final 150 yards, kept on well close home, won at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo hcp hvy in Aug beating Shabra Emperor (8-12) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Lord Jim (IRE) 5-2 (9-5) Chased leaders in 3rd, pushed along halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th early straight, kept on one pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 6, 4 1/2l behind Footprint (9-11) at Leopardstown 7f stks sft in Jul.
Stuccodor (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 1f stks gs in Aug beating Love Nest (8-8) by 1/2l, 22 ran.
Foot Soldier (IRE) 16-1 (8-2) Held up in rear, ridden in moderate 5th 2 1/2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 43l behind Diplomat (8-13) at Galway 1m hcp 60-95 3yo gd in Aug.