mid-division, ridden and weakened from 2f out, weakened
towards rear, pushed along 2f out, short of room briefly 1 1/2f out, ridden under 1f out, no impression
prominent, disputed lead 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened
towards rear, headway into 7th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, improved to lead 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home
mid-division, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
led, joined 2 1/2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, weakened
towards rear, pushed along on outer 2f out, ridden in 9th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, 9th 2f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders on inner, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
mid-division on inner, ridden in 11th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
held up in rear, pushed along 2f out, switched to outer and headway 1 1/2f out, improved under hands and heels to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, cosily
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, weakened
chased leaders on outer, travelling well in 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden and weakened 2f out
Cenotaph could be a smart sprinter this campaign having been lightly raced and showing good pace in all of his races. He can build on his Dundalk victory though he's 14lb higher than when third in a Curragh handicap in June. Tribal Path was in brilliant form around this time a year ago and completed a four-timer. He's been going well from this sort of mark recently and should do so again. Athas An Bhean couldn't get to Gymkhana at last month's fixture and the winner has been beaten subsequently but Lily's Prince has been in excellent form and enhanced his already fine strike-rate when scoring at Dundalk last month. CLUB WEXFORD (NAP) makes a quick return to action after finishing second to Beechmount Whisper at Leopardstown on Wednesday. Jim Bolger's charge drops back a furlong but that shouldn't be a problem and he can race from the same mark so is taken to go one better.
Rivellino 14-1 (9-3) Held up, ridden 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Lord Of The Land (9-3) at Lingfield 6f lst stks (1) pol in Nov.
Cenotaph (USA) Evensfav (9-9) Mid-division, headway entering straight, 3rd travelling well 2f out, led on-bridle 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, very easily, won at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Sep beating Flowerhill Nova (9-5) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 18-1 (9-6) Chased leaders and close up, disputed halfway, ridden and no extra 1 1/2f out, 16th of 18, 17 1/2l behind Gymkhana (9-1) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Mizaah (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Towards rear, ridden 2f out, some progress in 14th over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 8th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Gymkhana (9-1) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Shore Step (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, pushed along in rear 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, last of 9, 9 3/4l behind Primo Uomo (9-8) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Mar.
Tribal Path (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Led early, soon joined, pressed straight, kept on well final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Split The Atom (8-10) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Mar.
Golden Pearl 5-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong into 2nd closing stages, no impression on winner, 2nd of 7, 2 1/2l behind Primo Uomo (9-4) at Dundalk 5f pol in Aug.
Orangey Red (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden in 7th halfway, no impression from over 1f out, 7th of 9, 15 1/4l behind An Saighdiur (9-6) at Sligo 7f hvy in Aug.
Athas An Bhean 25-1 (8-6) Mid-division early, closer on far rail halfway, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, headed final 150 yard, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 2 1/4l behind Gymkhana (9-1) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
St Brelades Bay (IRE) 9-1 (8-6) Close up and disputed, ridden 2f out, no extra 1f out, weakened final furlong, 12th of 18, 9 1/2l behind Gymkhana (9-1) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression, 7th of 18, 4 3/4l behind Beechmount Whisper (9-11) at Leopardstown 7f hcp sft in Apr.
Lily's Prince (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead 1f out, under pressure final 100 yards and kept on well, won at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar beating Chicago School (8-10) by nk, 13 ran.
Rosenborg Rider (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Towards rear, pushed along and some progress when edged left 1f out, headway between horses and kept on inside final furlong, 8th of 13, 3 3/4l behind Lily's Prince (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Rapid Applause 7-1 (10-0) Towards rear, some progress on inner and short of room under 2f out, switched right in rear 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Lily's Prince (9-12) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Mar.
Midnitemudcrabs (IRE) 9-2 (9-13) Broke well to lead, headed over 2f out, 3rd 2f out, dropped to 4th approaching straight, weakened final furlong, 9th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Secret Wizard (9-8) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Sep.
Club Wexford (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, 15th 3f out, ridden in 11th on outer 2f out, headway into 4th 1f out, soon 2nd, kept on without reaching winner close home, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Beechmount Whisper (9-11) at Leopardstown 7f hcp sft in Apr.
Bluesbreaker (IRE) 20-1 (8-4) Close up and disputed, ridden over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out and slightly hampered, 14th of 18, 15 1/4l behind Gymkhana (9-1) at Naas 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
