dwelt, soon chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, soon challenged, no impression in 3rd over 1f out, one pace, just held on for 3rd
tracked leaders, pushed along over 2f out and challenged, led inside final furlong, stayed on best to soon draw clear
soon led, pushed along over 2f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon pushed along to chase leaders, no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
close up, pushed along over 2f out, no impression in 4th over 1f out, weakened
broke well to lead early, tracked leaders, pushed along from halfway, no impression from under 2f out, 4th and kept on same pace inside final furlong, just failed for 3rd
dwelt, wandered slightly early and soon pushed along, towards rear, no impression from halfway, no extra and eased inside final furlong
very slowly into stride, towards rear, no impression from halfway, weakened and eased inside final furlong
dwelt and pushed along, soon chased leaders, no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
Compass Hill has finished a close second in two starts over this trip and failed to last out an extra furlong in his two latest runs. He had Future Icon around eight lengths behind at Naas last month and should confirm the form. Falcao led for a long way before fading over 7f at Down Royal so this trip should be ideal while Love Rosie also attempted to make all at Listowel last week but weakened quickly once headed. CHAPTER ONE has a superb pedigree which is why he cost 100,000gns as a yearling. Pat Smullen is a positive booking and John Murphy's Pivotal colt can make a successful debut.
Chapter One (IRE) Pivotal colt out of Towards.
Compass Hill (USA) 7-2fav (9-5) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 6th of 8, 6l behind Downforce (9-5) at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Falcao (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Led and disputed, ridden in lead 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed final 200 yards, no extra in 4th closing stages, 4th of 8, 3 1/4l behind Downforce (9-5) at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Sep.
Tou 66-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra, last of 10, 14 3/4l behind Mulkeyya (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Future Icon 9-1 (9-0) (poor visibility early) chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, disputed lead 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Shanghai Beauty (9-0) at Bellewstown 5f mdn sft in Aug.
Love Rosie (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, soon 10th, no extra 2f out, 12th of 14, 20l behind Romiac (9-5) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Princess Etain (IRE) Clodovil filly out of Sanfrancullinan.
Walled Garden (IRE) Moss Vale filly out of Lake Cresent.
Wild Atlantic Way (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden and some progress outer 2f out, no impression final furlong, 13th of 17, 21 3/4l behind Red Napoleon (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gf in Sep.
