mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on one paced final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, ridden 2f out, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
towards rear, ridden 2f out, some modest late progress on stands' side rail final furlong
made al, ridden from 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression, never a factor
in rear, pushed along early, no impression from halfway, never a factor
towards rear, ridden 2f out, some progress into moderate 7th 1f out, no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on in 2nd inside final furlong
This has attracted a very strong field headed by the very progressive three-year-old Time To Reason. Johnny Murtagh's charge completed his double in superb style at Fairyhouse despite an 8lb rise for his earlier victory there. However, he's been raised a massive 14lb and this all-aged handicap is much tougher. Indrahar was conceding him 5lb when beaten just over two lengths last time and will be only slightly better off thanks to a subsequent victory at Cork though she's expected to get closer. MCGUIGAN completed a double earlier this month and though beaten at Killarney on Wednesday can race from a lower mark here and gets the nod to return to winning ways. An Saighdiur is in superb form and any further rain would greatly aid his cause though he's not certain to beat Have A Nice Day, who was conceding him 1lb when narrowly beaten here last month. Plough Boy scored over the course and distance a couple of weeks ago but is now on his highest ever mark.
Champagne Or Water (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, left 4th over 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 12, 7 3/4l behind Breathe Easy (8-5) at Curragh 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Have A Nice Day 6-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out, challenged 1f out, kept on and pressed winner inside final furlong, just held, 2nd of 13, shd behind Great Wide Open (9-4) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Time To Reason (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Soon led, pushed along and went on from over 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Indrahar (9-8) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Vitally Important (IRE) 4-1 (10-0) Led early, soon 2nd, on terms 2f out, edged ahead closing stages and stayed on best,, won at Killarney 1m Yielding in Jul beating Cradle Mountain (9-2) by nk, 10 ran.
An Saighdiur (IRE) 7-2fav (9-6) Made all, pushed along from 2f out and went a few lengths clear over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Sligo 7f hvy in Aug beating Bubbly Bellini (9-8) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Katimavik (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression in 9th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 12th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-11) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Reckless Lad (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Raced in rear, ridden from 2f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on into 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 4, 2 3/4l behind Ruler Of France (9-4) at Killarney 1m Yielding in Jul.
Plough Boy (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Prominent, disputed 2nd 3f out, challenged 2 1/2f out, on terms 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Aug beating Texas Rock (10-3) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 10-1 (9-5) Raced in 2nd early, disputed lead halfway, headed 2f out, 5th 1f out, one pace, 5th of 13, 6l behind Castle Guest (9-9) at Curragh 1m hcp gf in Aug.
Indrahar (IRE) 10-3 (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden and progress to lead 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Cork 7f hcp fll Good - Yielding in Aug beating Ottilie (9-10) by 1 3/4l, 5 ran.
Hi Emperor (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) In rear, driven in 10th over 2f out, no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 9th of 10, at Naas 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Mcguigan (IRE) 5-2fav (10-3) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 9, 2 1/4l behind Valentana (9-1) at Killarney 1m hcp gf in Aug.
Excelli (IRE) 40-1 (9-13) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 11th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Beau Satchel (9-9) at Galway 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
