tracked leaders, 2nd into straight, challenged and on terms 3 out, headed and no extra from next, moderate 3rd and kept on same pace from before last
towards rear, progress into 6th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on without threatening
mid-division, 9th approaching 5 out, no extra from before straight, tailed off
close up, slight mistake 5th, left in lead from 5 out, headed and no extra from 3 out
soon led, some slight mistakes, clear approaching 5 out where fell
waited with in mid-division, progress to track leaders into straight, on terms travelling well 3 out, slight lead last, stayed on well under pressure run-in, reduced lead near finish
mid-division, 5th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, fell 6th
prominent, pulled up injured after 4 out
mid-division, chased leaders from before 5 out, 4th into straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, just headed last, soon no impression until kept on and gaining on winner at finish
tracked leaders, 3rd approaching 5 out, no extra approaching straight, completely tailed off
towards rear, some headway but no danger when fell 2 out
chased leaders, no extra from before 5 out, pulled up after next
always towards rear, pulled up after 4 out
chased leaders, 7th approaching 5 out, no extra approaching straight, completely tailed off
towards rear, some headway into straight, kept on well without threatening
The booking of Nina Carberry for Charles O'Brien's four-year-old MARCHING ORDERS catches the eye here. He looked ready for a step up in trip when a one-paced fourth over 2m here three weeks ago and looks to have more scope than the majority of his rivals. Take A Shot has to be considered after wins at Tipperary and over this C&D in June, though he hasn't raced since while Riotman was put up 5lb after losing his maiden tag at Kilbeggan. Kirbybroguelantern still has the ability to be a factor at this level but, like Tico, has his fair share of weight and Ballygill Gale seems better over fences nowadays.
Kirbybroguelantern (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th after 3 out, struggling in 3rd from before straight, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Adropaupep (10-11) at Galway 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Aug.
Tico (IRE) 11-1 (11-5) Led, clear early, joined from 5th, led again and attempted to assert approaching 4 out, reduced lead and headed next, no extra and kept on same pace from before straight, last of 4, 16l behind Rattan (11-12) at Sligo 2m 4f nh nov hdl gd in Aug.
Retrievethelegend (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, took keen hold, headway after 10th, ridden before 2 out, 4th and weakening when fell last, in a race won by Aghill (11-0) at Sedgefield 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gd in Jun, 11 ran.
Clarkey (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra approaching 3 out, weakened, last of 9, 41l behind Original Option (11-1) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl gf in Aug.
Sorted (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Reluctant to line-up, soon tracked leaders on outer, weakened from 5 out, trailing when pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Eagle's Pass (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f nov chs gd in Aug, 9 ran.
Take A Shot (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, closer in 9th before straight, 2nd and challenged 2 out, gained narrow lead last, pressed and stayed on best under pressure run-in, won at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Jun beating Onzo Mor (10-12) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
In The Haven (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Well off pace in mid-division, moderate 5th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 12, 30l behind Venture Lazarus (11-5) at Galway 2m 1f beg chs gd in Jul.
Riotman (IRE) 4-1fav (11-7) Mid-division, closed to track leaders approaching 5 out, on terms from next, stayed on best under pressure from last, won at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 in Aug beating Fitzgutentyte (10-6) by 1l, 12 ran.
Siberion (GER) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway intp 4th 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 19l behind Larkin (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Aug.
Oxalido (FR) 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, mistake 6th, soon lost place, towards rear 7 out, pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Rocco's Hall (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f beg chs in Aug, 11 ran.
Ballygill Gale (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Soon tracked leaders, improved to lead 2 out, quickly clear, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Roscommon 3m hcp chs 0-95 gd in Aug beating Kilbane River (11-12) by 10l, 16 ran.
Realta Rathcabhain (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Mid-division, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 11th of 16, 24l behind Queen Of Cool (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in Aug.
Sliabh Rua (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, dropped to last 5 out, weakened next, tailed off from before 2 out, 11th of 14, well behind Clarach (10-9) at Galway 2m mrs hcp hdl gd in Jul.
Marching Orders (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders on inner in 5th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace without troubling principals, 4th of 12, 11l behind Wither Hills (11-0) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 sft in Aug.
Whitehead Lad (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Soon towards rear, behind when hampered 4 out, 10th of 16, 44l behind Fair Dilemma (11-3) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jul.
Days Of Glory (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Well off pace in rear, never a factor, kept on without threatening straight, 10th of 17, 32l behind Markey Cee (11-1) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 in Aug.
Winterdown Star (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, towards rear before halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened, 8th of 9, 41l behind Magnetic Force (11-1) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Aug.
Massinimoss (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden approaching straight and soon no impression, 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 22l behind AHorseCalledMolly (11-2) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in Aug.
Gorgeous Gael (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 4 out, pushed along 3 out, close 3rd 2 out, kept on from last, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 12, 3/4l behind Blue Vic (10-9) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Bank The Bucks (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, not fluent 4th, never dangerous, 14th of 17, well behind Wheyaye (11-0) at Wetherby 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Oct.
Knockieran (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 5th after 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, stayed on into 2nd entering straight, no impression winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 12l behind Second Glance (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gs in Aug.
