tracked leaders, 6th early, pushed along 5f out, challenged and briefly on terms over 2f out, soon headed, one pace, 2nd near finish
prominent, 2nd early, no extra from over 2f out
raced in 10th early, pushed along under 5f out, chased leaders and no impression 2f out, one pace
prominent, 3rd early, no extra from over 2f out
chased leaders, 4th early, pushed along under 5f out, no extra from over 2f out
in rear, pushed along and headway to track leaders into straight, challenged over 2f out, soon one pace, dropped to 3rd near finish
chased leaders, a little keen, 5th early, one pace when collided with spur of rail under 3f out, no extra after, tailed off
took keen hold and led, pushed along approaching straight, headed over 2f out, weakened
raced in 11th early, ridden to chase leaders and no impression 2f out, one pace
took keen hold, raced in 13th early, pushed along under 6f out, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra, tailed off
tracked leaders and 8th early, dropped towards rear 6f out, soon pushed along, no impression over 2f out
took keen hold, raced in 12th early, pushed along over 6f out, soon reminders and weakened, tailed off
raced in 9th early, pushed along 5f out, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra, tailed off
raced in 7th early, pushed along briefly before roadway approaching halfway, pushed along again briefly to close on outer 5f out, led under 2f out, asserted 1f out, stayed on well
Robbie McNamara won this last year and the presence of Derek O'Connor on board the newcomer Analytical Mindset could be significant so watch the market. Allardyce did nothing wrong when chasing home Pass Hymn at Wexford and it will be a surprise if he's not thereabouts while winning point-to-pointer Toomlough made a bright start under Rules with a very good third on the same track. Motcomb Street started favourite on his only run to date at Doncaster in November so connections will be hopeful of compensation but Willie Mullins has introduced a couple of smart bumpers in recent weeks and KATIE CONNELL, who is by Doyen out of a French Listed hurdles winner, could be another.
Allardyce 2-1fav (12-0) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 3rd 4f out, ridden into 2nd entering straight, kept on without reaching winner final furlong, 2nd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Pass Hymn (12-0) at Wexford 2m gd in Jun.
Friary Gold (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Held up, 8th halfway, progress into 3rd 5f out, ridden into 2nd over 2f out, no chance with winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Fabulous Saga (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 2f gd in May.
Port Rashid (IRE) 3-1 (12-2) Twrds rr & ww, 7th by 8th, 4th 4out, went 3rd bef 3out, ld bef 2out, gng best bef last, kow, won at Bartlemy 3m mdn gd in May beating Dr Des (12-2) by 5l, 10 ran.
Pound A Stroke (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Chased leaders on inner, ridden to challenge from 3f out, soon no impression and dropped to 3rd, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 12, 8 1/2l behind Scully's Dream (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m sft in Jun.
Toomlough (IRE) 20-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, pushed along under 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd near line, 3rd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Suncroft (12-0) at Wexford 2m sft in Jun.
Analytical Mindset (IRE) Sendawar gelding out of With Conviction.
Bobeska (IRE) Big Bad Bob gelding out of Roseska.
Moanbaun Maestro (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Towards rear on outer, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 8th of 13, 24 1/4l behind Lighthouse Warrier (12-0) at Punchestown 2m gd in May.
Motcomb Street (USA) 11-4fav (10-12) Chased leaders, challenged 3f out, led over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Irish Prophecy (10-12) at Doncaster 1m 5f (6) gd in Nov.
Static Pat (IRE) 100-1 (11-0) Towards rear, slightly impeded 5th, slightly slow next, soon no danger, completely tailed off, 12th of 14, dist behind Denham Sound (10-7) at Wexford 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Youghal By The Sea (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 2f out, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 12l behind Champagne Paddy (11-5) at Roscommon 2m Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Chrisandra (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Took keen hold, tracked leaders, soon 3rd, lost place from before halfway, weakened, completely tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Monkshood (11-13) at Clonmel 2m hvy in Feb.
Illchanceit (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Chased leaders until ridden and weakened from 4f out, 15th of 18, dist behind Ainsi Va La Vie (11-9) at Limerick 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Katie Connell (IRE) Doyen filly out of Sylvertune.
Awbeg Prince (IRE) 3-1 (11-10) Trkd ldr in 2nd, disp frm 4th, ld 3out, went clr frm 2out, sow, impressive, won at Ballindenisk 3m mdn in Dec beating Dr Des (11-10) by 15l, 9 ran.
