always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along briefly on inner 4f out, ridden and headway 2f out, close 4th 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression, never a factor
in rear, ridden 4f out, no impression on leaders 2f out, some headway final furlong, never a factor
mid-division on inner, headway entering straight, ridden in 6th 2f out, 6th on outer 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on well close home
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, soon ridden, improved to dispute lead briefly under 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
prominent early, soon chased leaders in 5th, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon no impression
mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, took keen hold early, ridden and went 2nd 2f out, dropped to 4th under 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, soon weakened
soon led, ridden entering straight, joined under 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3f out, never a factor
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
pushed along early and soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, no impression from 2f out
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
dwelt, mid-division on outer, closer in 10th 3f out, pushed along 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division, pulled hard, 15th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
Pat Smullen continues his association with The Last Indian, who he has ridden to three victories all over shorter. His mount shouldn't be inconvenienced by stepping up in trip though he's 10lb higher than his latest victory. This has been a good race for three-year-olds and Tony Martin's acquisition from Germany DRAKENSBERG could be answer as he may be starting out on a lenient mark having looked impressive on his latest start in his native country. Harvey Specter is tackling this trip for the first time but has been staying on strongly so has to be respected but Commander Won got off the mark at the 15th time of asking at Dundalk and this looks tougher. El Tren is 13lb higher than his last winning mark and better handicapped on the all-weather.
Henry's Girl (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Soon raced on inner, chased leaders, no extra and eased under 2f out, 15th of 18, dist behind Laid Back Luke (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
Grand Partner (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Held up towards rear, progress 3f out, ridden into 10th 2f out, under pressure in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 24, 11 1/2l behind Lord Erskine (8-5) at Navan 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 10th of 11, 16 1/2l behind Water Sprite (9-7) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Shadagann (IRE) 28-1 (9-11) Raced in 3rd early, no extra from over 2f out, 9th of 18, 22 1/2l behind Laid Back Luke (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp hvy in Oct.
The Last Indian (IRE) 10-3fav (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 2nd over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, kept on well under pressure, won at Listowel 1m hcp hvy in Sep beating Ecoeye (9-13) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Slaney Street (IRE) 12-1 (9-6) Prominent, 2nd early, soon 3rd, chased winner over 2f out, soon no impression, one pace, 6th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Pearl Of The West (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Giorni Felice (IRE) 7-2 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along early straight and no impression under 2f out, no extra 1f out, 8th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Mustajeer (9-10) at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct.
Black Label 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off, 14th of 17, dist behind Antimatter (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Super Sling 50-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened over 2f out, 16th of 18, dist behind Warp Factor (9-12) at Navan 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Harvey Specter (IRE) 3-1fav (9-8) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead over 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 5 1/2l behind Mearu (9-0) at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct.
Guido Reni (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, impeded from 1f out and kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 5l behind World War (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn hvy in Oct.
Commander Won (IRE) 5-2 (9-10) Tracked leaders, headway to go 2nd after 4f, led entering straight, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct beating British Art (9-5) by 2l, 14 ran.
Striking Gold 28-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, 10th after 6th, mistake and unseated rider 3 out, at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Ineffable (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 11th of 19, 9 1/4l behind Zeftan (9-6) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jun.
Alcander (FR) 16-1 (9-11) Held up, closed and effort straight, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 11th of 15, 32 1/4l behind Lost History (9-10) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Drakensberg (IRE) (9-4) won at Saint-Malo 1m 4f stks gs in Aug beating El Tango Bello (8-11) by 5 1/2l, 12 ran.
Athenry Boy (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, ridden and some headway over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 10th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Get Out Of Jail (8-8) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Nightly Wailing (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4f out, no extra 3f out, weakened 2f out, 8th of 9, dist behind Lord Erskine (9-7) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Gladiator King (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Sil Ver Klass (FR) (9-2) 4th of 12, 10 3/4l behind Drakensberg (9-4) at Saint-Malo 1m 4f stks gs in Aug.
Vastonea (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, 13 1/4l behind Warp Factor (9-12) at Navan 1m hcp sft in Oct.
El Tren (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Soon mid-division, under pressure 4f out, weakened and eased 2f out, 14th of 15, dist behind Lost History (9-10) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Misty Mountain (USA) 14-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 2nd under 2f out and soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace final furlong, 2nd of 10, 5 1/2l behind Mainicin (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
