mid-division, ridden into 6th 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, kept on without troubling winner final furlong
dwelt, always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, no impression 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
towards rear for most, trailing from halfway, never a factor
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 8th under 2f out, kept on one pace
prominent and disputed, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, soon weakened
led and disputed, led halfway, ridden and pressed over 2f out, headed under 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace
soon switched over to rail and chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2 1/2f out, led under 2f out, kept on well final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind, no impression from halfway
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
mid-division best, ridden towards rear 3f out, soon no extra
mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden into 7th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
Few of these have shown any promise but SAM LANGFORD is an exception and, after a promising start at Limerick, his neck defeat at Leopardstown is likely to be good enough for this. Gavin Cromwell has three entries with Conamara Handshake possibly the best of the trio while Brothers In Arms made an encouraging debut at Dundalk in October but was well beaten on a return visit a couple of weeks later. Rudisha has changed stables and was likely to have needed his recent run at Sligo after a long break while Measured would have to be considered for a place if getting a run from his reserve spot.
Conamara Handshake (IRE) 66-1 (10-3) Towards rear, switched left and some headway on outer over 2f out, 6th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Shared Ambition (9-5) at Down Royal 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Rubys Jazz (IRE) Red Jazz gelding out of Mama Angela.
Bajan Excell (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Pushed along briefly early, chased leaders, 5th before halfway, one pace straight, 9th of 15, 10 1/2l behind Memyselfandmoi (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Bobby Cool (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Dwelt, waited with, 13th before halfway, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, 13th of 15, 18l behind Memyselfandmoi (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Brothers In Arms (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Mid-division on outer, pushed along approaching straight and no extra under 2f out, 11th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Jasikan (9-5) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Nov.
Dirk Diggler (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Held up, 4th early, dropped to rear after 3f, no extra 3f out, soon weakened, last of 5, dist behind Sovereign (9-5) at Galway 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep.
Jess's Corner (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 7th and pushed along early straight, no impression under 2f out, no extra, 12th of 15, 16l behind Trossachs (9-5) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Olaf's Boy (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Soon towards rear, 11th approaching halfway, soon pushed along, no impression 3f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 8th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Kattani (9-5) at Curragh 1m Good - Yielding in Jun.
Rudisha (IRE) 50-1 (9-2) Dwelt, held up in last, detached 2f out, ridden entering straight, no impression, went moderate 5th inside final furlong, never a factor, 5th of 6, 10 3/4l behind Master Matt (9-2) at Sligo 6f gd in Jun.
Sam Langford (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Soon chased leaders, pushed along approaching straight, headway and impeded under 2f out, soon switched right, led inside final furlong and edged slightly right, narrowly headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 14, nk behind Gerry's Way (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Upwey (IRE) Elzaam gelding out of Upwey Wishing Well.
Mantequilla (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Waited with, soon in rear, no impression straight, 8th of 9, 14 3/4l behind Morpho Blue (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll gd in Jun.
Mons Lady (IRE) 40-1 (9-0) Slowly away, raced in rear, last entering straight, soon ridden and wandered, no impression, never a factor, 14th of 15, 22 1/4l behind Independent Missy (9-0) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Rapid Pulse (IRE) Dragon Pulse filly out of Amber Nectar.
Restless Gale (IRE) Gale Force Ten filly out of Viola Da Gamba.
Measured (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon no impression, 7th of 11, 18 1/4l behind Sbraase (8-12) at Sligo 1m 5f gd in Jun.
Dee Sprinter (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Prominent and led after 1 1/2f, pushed along and headed entering straight, no extra from 1 1/2f out, 9th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Snapraeceps (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Annie Pender (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders on outer, edged left under 2f out, soon no impression, 7th of 9, 13 1/2l behind Morpho Blue (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f mdn fll gd in Jun.
