towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out
chased leaders, moderate 5th early, closer from 4th, slight mistake 3 out, ridden into 2nd 2 out and slight mistake, kept on to press winner run-in, no extra close home
held up towards rear, ridden in 10th after 3 out, no impression 2 out, kept on one pace from before last
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden before 2 out, no impression before last where mistake, no extra run-in
chased leaders, moderate 4th early, closer from 4th, improved to challenge after 3 out, led approaching 2 out, ridden before last, pressed run-in and kept on well
mid-division best, ridden and no extra 3 out
mid-division, ridden in 9th after 3 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace
chased leader in 2nd, led after 3 out, ridden before straight, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, ridden into 6th after 3 out, no extra before straight
mid-division, ridden in 8th after 3 out, no impression in 6th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, mistakes 2nd, 3rd and 4th, dropped to rear 4th, ridden and no impression before 3 out
led, mistake 2nd, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out
mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
Gone Platinum, a bumper winner at Kilbeggan in May, was well supported for his hurdling debut at Gowran a month later but didn't run as well as expected. Timing'severything was a 33/1 chance on his bumper debut at Punchestown in April but defied the odds with an impressive victory and has been purchased by J P McManus. Deputy Marshall put a couple of poor efforts behind him when a close third at Clonmel in June while The Welsh Wizard has produced some decent efforts and Paul Townend's booking is eye-catching. All of Battle Hymn's runs over timber have been on heavy going and if the ground eases considerably he would need to be considered but the vote, in an open contest, goes to hurdling newcomer MARAKOUSH. A winner by seven lengths on the Flat at Ballinrobe in August of last year, he went for 185,000 euros at Goffs the following month and has joined the in-form Alan Fleming.
Gone Platinum (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Held up behind leaders, 6th 3 out, ridden entering straight, 5th 2 out, soon no impression, 5th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Riverside City (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn gd in Jun.
Timing'severything (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th early, soon chased leaders, on terms approaching straight, soon led and asserted, stayed on well final furlong, won at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr beating Coeur Joyeux (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 21 ran.
Deputy Marshall (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some headway on inner from 4th, not fluent next, tracked leaders on inner before straight, left chasing winner 2 out and slight mistake, 3rd from last, kept on same pace,, 3rd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Supreme Benefit (11-5) at Clonmel 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Either In Or Out (IRE) Vinnie Roe gelding out of Shoene Senora.
Lord De Beaufai (FR) 8-1 (12-0) Held up, soon raced in 9th, slightly impeded approaching halfway, soon improved, poor 4th from 6f out and no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, dist behind Listen Dear (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Jun.
Ordinary World (IRE) 4-1fav (11-12) Always prominent, almost on terms 6th, pushed along in 4th before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 23, 16l behind Limini (10-11) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Road To Nowhere (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, 8th with a circuit to race, closer in 7th before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 9, dist behind Dancing Meadows (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn gd in Sep.
The Pine Martin (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Always rear, pushed along after 4th, trailing and slight mistake 4 out, soon weakened and tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Comehere Hi (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Sep.
The Welsh Wizard (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before straight, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Tully East (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hvy in Sep.
Westfield King (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Soon chased leaders in 3rd, ridden into 2nd 2 1/2f out, no extra 2f out, 6th of 7, 27l behind Cloghala (12-0) at Listowel 2m 4f hvy in Sep.
Battle Hymn 5-2fav (10-7) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 6th halfway, 4th and ridden 2 out, no impression and not fluent last, no extra, 5th of 18, 9 1/4l behind Knockraha Pylon (10-11) at Thurles 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Corskeagh Express (IRE) Daylami gelding out of Zara's Victory.
Fortunate Son (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, disputed before last, no extra run-in and dropped to 4th, 4th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Have A Few (11-7) at Listowel 2m mdn sft in Sep.
Improver (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 9th early, pushed along under 4f out, still 9th before straight, soon no impression, kept on, 7th of 21, 15 1/2l behind Timing'severything (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Sweet Company (IRE) 66-1 (11-8) Mid-divison, mistake 2nd, 12th from 3rd, not fluent 7th and no impression, poor 15th into straight, tailed off,, 14th of 20, dist behind Ballyoisin (11-8) at Navan 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Well Taken (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from 2 out, 6th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Have A Few (11-7) at Listowel 2m mdn sft in Sep.
Marakoush (IRE) 1-2fav (9-5) Pushed along to lead early and made all, ridden clear 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, easily, won at Ballinrobe 1m 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug beating Asbury Boss (9-5) by 7 1/2l, 10 ran.
