mid-division, ridden into 8th 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear for most, never a factor
unruly stalls, slowly away and towards rear early, headway to 7th halfway, improved to challenge 4f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, disputed 6f out, headed over 3f out, regained lead 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, kept on final furlong
held up towards rear, ridden into 11th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, tailed off
chased leader in 2nd, disputed 6f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon weakened
Jigalo is 9lbs higher than when last winning on the flat and the drop in trip can't be viewed as ideal. Binocular may have found a drop in trip and quick ground against him last time and has claims off a mark just 2lbs higher than when second prior to that. Dodder Walk has gone up in the ratings for a narrow defeat last time but a greater concern is his form on the ground as he likes it quicker. Tibetan Dragon attracted support on his return from a lengthy absence and isn't without intrigue, but the one to be on could be LUS NA HOICHE, for whom the drop back to 1m6f is probably a good move. Prior to winning last time she'd run second to a well-handicapped sort and a small rise in the weights may not stop Sharon Dunphy's charge going in once more.
Jigalo (IRE) 11-10fav (9-10) Mid-division, headway into moderate 5th approaching straight, steady progress to challenge from over 1f out, led inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Dundalk 2m hcp 47-60 pol in Mar beating Luigina Immacolata (8-12) by 2l, 14 ran.
Spencer's Hill (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division on inner, 7th approaching straight, soon driven along, switched right over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 13, 6l behind Paramount (11-8) at Tipperary 1m 6f Apprentice Handicap (50-75) (4yo+) fm in Jun.
Golan Go (IRE) 33-1 (7-8) Towards rear, headway into 7th into straight, kept on well under pressure without threatening, 6th of 15, 7l behind Almolahek (9-3) at Galway 2m hcp 55-80 sft in Jul '09.
Lus Na Hoiche (IRE) 8-1 (8-5) Always prominent, led 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on well final furlong, won at Killarney 2m 1f hcp 50-75 sft beating Torina (8-5) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Binocular 6-1 (9-10) Chased leader in 2nd, weakened 4f out, 13th of 16, 10l behind Sandymount Lady (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in May.
Regal Obligation 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders in 3rd, dropped to 7th over 3f out, kept on same pace straight, 6th of 18, 5l behind Ionisphere (9-1) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp 47-60 in Apr.
Tabaco (GER) 20-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 4l behind Monahullan Prince (9-4) at Killarney 1m 6f stks sft in Aug.
Dodder Walk (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 4th 3f out, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on final furlong to press winner close home, just held, 2nd of 15, shd behind Penolva (8-12) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
Tibetan Dragon (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Held up towards rear, headway 3f out, 6th 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 13l behind Penolva (8-12) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
Lough Ferrib (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division best, no impression from 2f out, 16th of 27, 7l behind Dawn Eclipse (8-10) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf in Jun.
High Cian (IRE) 5-2fav (8-13) Towards rear, pushed along from 4f out, went 5th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, 6th of 9, 10l behind Asiya (8-12) at Sligo 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-65 sft in Aug.
Allez Vite (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, headway into 10th 2f out, ridden in 8th 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 17l behind Penolva (8-12) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf.
Heights of Golan 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, headway into 2nd and ridden 2f out, 4th entering straight, no extra, 5th of 16, 9l behind Barndeh (8-7) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Kathleen Cox (IRE) 40-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along 5f out, weakened 4f out, eased 2f out, last of 10, well behind Jeu De Roseau (8-7) at Newcastle 2m hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jun.
The Ride Aint Free (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Held up towards rear, no impression straight, 9th of 14, 7l behind Sally Bawn (8-9) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Oct.
Thru'thechair (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders until weakened 5f out, 10th of 11, well behind Sarteano (9-8) at Tramore 1m 6f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
