held up, 13th from halfway, no impression and kept on from over 1f out
soon mid-division, 11th from halfway, one pace from over 1f out
prominent, soon 2nd, on terms 2f out, soon headed, no extra and eased inside final furlong
towards rear, 14th from halfway, headway to chase leaders from over 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, finished 7th, promoted to 6th
raced in a group of 3 far side, pushed along over 2f out to chase leaders, soon no impression, one pace
towards rear, 18th from halfway, no impression and kept on from over 1f out
broke well, soon led, joiined 2f out, soon headed, no impression when impeded 1f out, eased
towards rear early, 10th from halfway, switched right 2f out, improved to challenge from over 1f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong
held up, stumbled badly after 2f, 15th from halfway, switched right under 2f out, ridden to chase leaders 1f out, kept on final furlong, finished 3rd, promoted to 2nd
soon chased leaders, 9th from halfway, kept on same pace from over 1f out
prominent, 5th from halfway, challenged from under 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, finished 6th, promoted to 5th
tracked leaders, 6th from halfway, improved and not much room under 2f out, headway 1f out and hampered rivals, 2nd inside final furlong, no impression when slightly tight for room close home, finished 2nd, disqualified
prominent, 4th from halfway, challenged 2f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, finished 5th, promoted to 4th
broke well, chased leaders, 12th from halfway, no extra 1f out
towards rear, 17th from halfway and pushed along, improved to challenge in centre of track from over 1f out, no impression and kept on inside final furlong, finished 4th, promoted to 3rd
prominent, 3rd from halfway, not much room on rail from 2f out, no impression when badly impeded 1f out, eased
soon towards rear, raced in group of 3 far side, pushed along over 2f out to chase leaders, soon no impression, one pace
raced in a group of 3 far side, pushed along over 2f out to chase leaders, soon every chance, no impression inside final furlong, one pace
soon chased leaders, 8th from halfway and pushed along, kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear, 19th from halfway and pushed along, no extra from over 1f out
held up, 16th from halfway and pushed along, behind over 1f out
Surprisingly for such a competitive handicap, half of the last ten favourites have won but three-year-olds don't have a good record. Michael Wigham places his horses brilliantly and Foxy Forever wouldn't be travelling here for the fresh air though he went up 12lb for scoring here in June. Jamesie landed a Group 3 here a year ago and bounced back to form to beat Alkasser at Navan last week for which he has a 5lb penalty so the runner-up should get closer. The latter's trainer also runs the lightly-raced and progressive Morselle, who was just behind Great Wide Open when they occupied the places at Dundalk. Richard Fahey has two entries and George Bowen may prove best of them though he had to drop a level to score at Newmarket. Thurles-based handler Andy Slattery believes some cut in the ground would help CREGGS PIPES despite the progressive filly making all twice on fast going at Leopardstown. She looks the type to continue on the upgrade and can take this for the younger brigade though An Saighdiur, an impressive winner here last time, is another strong candidate.
Russian Soul (IRE) 11-2 (10-5) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden to go 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind Balmont Mast (10-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Balmont Mast (IRE) 14-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, soon pushed along and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Moviesta (9-6) at Curragh 6f stks (1) gf in Aug.
Foxy Forever (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Reluctant to load, broke well and disputed lead, ridden to lead under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, won at Curragh 5f hcp gd in Jun beating Discussiontofollow (9-4) by 2 1/4l, 21 ran.
Jamesie (IRE) 2-1fav (9-4) Held up, 5th halfway, progress between horses to challenge over 1f out, ridden to lead 150 yards out, driven out and kept on well, won at Navan 6f gf in Sep beating Alkasser (9-4) by 1l, 6 ran.
Alkasser (IRE) 7-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and some progress in 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Jamesie (9-4) at Navan 6f gf in Sep.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 3-1fav (9-10) Prominent, led briefly halfway, headed 2f out, ridden and no extra in 5th 1f out, 5th of 6, 7 1/2l behind Jamesie (9-4) at Navan 6f gf in Sep.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Pushed along early, always prominent, 2nd halfway, soon on terms, pushed along again under 2f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Have A Nice Day (9-10) by 1 1/4l, 9 ran.
George Bowen (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) In touch, headway towards far side 2f out, led entering final furlong, ridden out, won at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gd in Aug beating Crew Cut (9-7) by 1l, 15 ran.
Master Speaker (IRE) 7-2fav (9-7) Held up, moderate 8th halfway, went moderate 5th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 6l behind An Saighdiur (9-5) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Twin Appeal (IRE) 10-3fav (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden 2f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Comino (9-0) at Thirsk 7f hcp (3) gd in Aug.
Ostatnia (IRE) 6-1 (8-10) Prominent, close 3rd 2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Tipperary 5f hcp sft in Aug beating Master Speaker (9-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
In Salutem 12-1 (8-11) Dwelt, in rear, pushed along and detached halfway, progress straight, 8th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 10, 2 1/2l behind Balmont Mast (10-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Kasbah (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Prominent early, soon chased leader, ridden in 2nd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Togoville (9-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
Your Pal Tal 9-1 (9-2) Held up, moderate 6th halfway, soon pushed along, one pace from 2f out, 6th of 9, 9l behind An Saighdiur (9-5) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Jan Van Hoof (IRE) 3-1fav (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along and outpaced over 2f out, edged left and kept on again inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 2l behind Cool Bahamian (9-7) at Newmarket 6f hcp (4) gs in Aug.
Morselle 4-1fav (9-3) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, just lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Strait Of Zanzibar (9-4) at Dundalk 7f pol in Sep.
Creggs Pipes (IRE) 7-4fav (9-4) Soon pushed up to lead, niggled along over 2f out, ridden and asserted 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Leopardstown 6f hcp fll gf in Aug beating Peace Mission (9-4) by 1 1/4l, 5 ran.
Dark Alliance (IRE) 10-3fav (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 2 1/2l behind Togoville (9-9) at Dundalk 5f hcp pol in Sep.
Penny Pepper (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden under 2f out, headway to 6th 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 18, 2 3/4l behind Captain Power (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Sors (IRE) 15-2 (9-2) Led, ridden and headed under 2f out, under pressure and rallied to lead 100 yards out, kept on well, won at Dundalk 5f pol in Aug beating Prince Connoisseur (9-4) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Great Wide Open (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, ridden on inner 2f out, stayed on into close 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong to 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Strait Of Zanzibar (9-4) at Dundalk 7f pol in Sep.
Peace Mission (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Ran 5th, dropped to 12th halfway, soon driven, weakened 1 1/2f out, no extra, last of 18, 25 1/4l behind Captain Power (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
