chased leaders on outer, 6th halfway and ridden approaching straight, no threat from 2f out, kept on one pace
settled in rear of mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, no impression entering straight and soon no extra
settled towards rear, tried to make some headway on outer approaching straight, ridden and no extra well over 1f out, eased when beaten final furlong
always towards rear, ridden along after halfway and no threat from 3f out, eased when beaten final furlong
mid-division and pushed along in 8th halfway, no impression entering straight and moderate 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on inner in 3rd, ridden in 4th entering straight and soon no impression, kept on one pace
settled in mid-division on inner, 5th halfway and headway to go 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner well over 1f out and dropped to 3rd, kept on one pace under pressure
pushed along early to gain prominent position and soon led, ridden entering straight and soon asserted, kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along and dropped towards rear entering straight, no threat but some late headway inside final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and dropped to 5th entering straight, soon no extra
Lethal Weapon was chasing in the autumn but it doesn't appear to have done him any harm as he's reverted to the Flat in cracking form though he may find the ground on the lively side. He had Jacksonslady just in front of him at Navan a month ago but can reverse the form as that was his first start since October and he's scored at Roscommon subsequently. Buccaneer Bob is very consistent on Polytrack but ran poorly over hurdles at Cork a couple of weeks ago so the vote goes to SOUTH SOUTH WEST, who didn't enjoy the heavy ground here last time after a very good run at Gowran. Teajaybe is best over further and Beyond Berlin has a long absence to overcome.
Theturnofthesun (IRE) 13-2 (9-4) Led after 1f, narrowly headed over 3f out, chased leader and still every chance over 2f out, weakened well over 1f out, last of 12, 27l behind Willie Wag Tail (9-4) at Kempton 1m 4f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Jun '12.
Cebuano 8-1 (8-10) Held up towards rear, pushed along 4f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 10, 12l behind Fairview Star (8-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp in May.
Beyond Berlin (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight and dropped to 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 4th on line, 4th of 14, 5l behind Zalanga (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f mdn stks pol in Aug.
Lethal Weapon (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, keen hold early, 4th halfway, travelled well to challenge 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, all out close home, won at Roscommon 1m 3f hcp 50-80 in May beating Captainofthefleet (9-12) by nk, 12 ran.
Alajan (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) In rear, ridden 3f out, soon badly hampered and lost ground, never a factor, 6th of 7, 42l behind Benbecula (9-3) at Tramore 1m 4f stks fm.
Jacksonslady (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd and ridden 2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on well final furlong, 2nd of 14, nk behind Hurricane Ridge (9-12) at Navan 1m 5f hcp in May.
Sinntani (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3f out, moderate 5th 2f out, swished tail under pressure, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 9l behind Benbecula (9-3) at Tramore 1m 4f stks fm.
South South West (IRE) 9-2fav (8-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th 4f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th close home, 4th of 10, 8l behind Clara Bel La (8-13) at Tipperary 1m 4f Handicap (50-85) (4yo+) hvy in May.
Tiger At Heart (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Took keen hold and soon led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, hampered and checked on inner inside final furlong, dropped to 6th, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Hurricane Ridge (9-12) at Navan 1m 5f hcp in May.
Buccaneer Bob (IRE) 2-1fav (9-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 2f out, ridden in 2nd 1f out, kept on final furlong to lead close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol in Mar beating Armed Guard (8-5) by shd, 14 ran.
Teajaybe (USA) 7-2 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th 3f out, 4th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 13, 2l behind Celestial Prospect (9-7) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Donatis Comet (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and progress into 6th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 14, 2l behind Hurricane Ridge (9-12) at Navan 1m 5f hcp in May.
Akinspirit (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 12th of 14, 12l behind Regal Tramp (9-8) at Dundalk 2m hcp 50-75 pol in Sep.
