mid-division, 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression final furlong
towards rear, progress on outer 3f out, ridden in 10th 2f out, 7th 1f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division on inner, 9th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression final furlong
in rear, headway on inner into 12th 3f out, ridden under 2f out, went 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, ridden in 3rd under 2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression from 3f out, never a factor
led early, headed after 2f, disputed lead briefly 4f out, soon ridden and headed, weakened from 2f out
rear of mid-division, 11th 3f out, headway on outer travelling well into 5th 2f out, soon ridden, led 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
mid-division, 7th on outer 3f out, headway travelling well to lead 2 2/1f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
always behind, slightly hampered after 2f, no impression straight, never a factor
prominent, led after 2f, joined briefly 4f out, regained lead 3f out, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, weakened
chased leaders on outer, 4th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, weakened from 4f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, 13th 3f out, headway into 8th 2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, went 2nd close home
mid-division, progress on outer when stumbled and unseated rider after 2f
prominent early, no impression from 4f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride, in rear, ridden over 2f out, soon no impression
mid-division on inner, 8th 3f out, ridden in 2nd under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, closer in 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
Many of these arrive in top form including the veteran Paddy The Celeb, who ran very well over this trip at Galway before scoring over two miles at Tramore. Dermot Weld runs the experienced Hidden Universe, who has returned from a long break in good shape but is 8lb higher than his recent victory at Listowel, and the progressive youngster Propriano, who makes his handicap debut on what looks a fair mark. Udogo followed his victory over 1m2f at Leopardstown with a debut run over hurdles a couple of weeks ago and should get into the mix while Jamie Codd's presence on Elm Grove catches the eye. Willie McCreery's charge couldn't match MELANNA at Galway and though the latter has since been beaten at Listowel it was a better race than this and the ground may have been too testing so she can return to winning ways. Patrick Mullins is on board Theos Well and his mount returned to form with a very good run at Listowel.
Paddy The Celeb (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Chased leader in 2nd, pushed along over 3f out, improved to dispute lead over 1 1/2f out, bumped inside final furlong, kept on best close home, won at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug beating Water Sprite (9-10) by nk, 9 ran.
Hidden Universe (IRE) 3-1jfav (9-3) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, progress to lead approaching straight, pushed along to assert and 4 lengths clear over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, won at Listowel 1m 6f hcp hvy in Sep beating Face Value (9-0) by 1 3/4l, 6 ran.
Theophilus (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders early, mid-division in 6th halfway, slight mistake 6th, ridden towards rear 3 out, soon no extra, weakened and behind when fell 2 out, at Naas 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Henry's Girl (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Towards rear for most, one pace from before straight, 10th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Native Lass (10-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Synopsis 22-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, lost place and raced towards outer 4f out, one pace approaching straight, 11th of 20, 13 1/2l behind Swamp Fox (10-7) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Udogo 6-4fav (11-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, close up 5th, soon on terms, not fluent 7th, headed before 2 out, dropped to 3rd and no extra from last, one pace, 3rd of 9, 5 1/2l behind Simiel (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Melanna (IRE) 11-4fav (9-1) Prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along into straight, no impression and one pace 1f out, 4th of 7, 5 1/4l behind Zafayan (9-12) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Theos Well 8-1 (9-12) Held up, soon raced in 6th, progress and ridden to chase winner 1f out, kept on well closing stages, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Dew Line (9-5) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Time For Mabel (FR) 7-2 (8-9) Pushed along early and soon raced 3rd, 4th halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on one paced final furlong, 4th of 8, 2 1/2l behind My Direction (8-5) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Shamash (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) Prominent, some slightly slow jumps, pushed along 3 out, soon 5th on inner and briefly tight for room, 4th before straight and no impression, one pace, 5th of 8, 11l behind Alterno (11-2) at Wexford 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Elm Grove (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-8) Ran 4th, 3rd over 4f out, improved to lead 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2l behind Melanna (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Hint Of Frost (IRE) 6-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, soon 5th, ridden and in pursuit of winner from under 2f out, kept on well without getting there inside final furlong, 2nd of 8, 3/4l behind Xebec (9-13) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Theturnofthesun (IRE) 11-1 (10-2) Tracked leader, progress to dispute 4 out and led next, ridden and strongly pressed in straight, headed last and no extra run-in, 3rd of 13, 4 1/4l behind Whatsforuwontgobyu (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
In Our Blood (IRE) 5-1jfav (9-12) Soon mid-division, 9th approaching halfway, raced on outer straight and pushed along, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 15, 5 1/2l behind Bulgadin Lady (9-0) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Pivot Bridge 7-1 (8-12) Ran 5th, progress approaching straight and went 2nd over 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner 1 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 9 1/4l behind Hidden Universe (9-3) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp hvy in Sep.
Propriano (USA) 5-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, challenged 2f out, on terms final furlong, kept on without matching winner close home, 2nd of 12, 1 3/4l behind Prince Charmin' (9-5) at Tramore 1m 4f mdn gd in Aug.
Shoofly (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Took keen hold in touch, headway over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 4 3/4l behind Mayasa (9-1) at Wolverhampton 1m 4f hcp (5) pol in Jul.
Why Me 25-1 (9-13) Chased leader, led after 2f, ridden under 3f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra, weakened final furlong, 14th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Trade Marked (8-12) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Bibliotheca (JPN) 20-1 (9-0) Held up in 4th, reminder and pushed along 2f out, no impression, 4th of 5, 11 3/4l behind Magnolia Rose (9-0) at Navan 1m 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Ondamoura (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, pushed along under 4f out, no impression from 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, 5th of 7, 13 3/4l behind Dew Line (9-5) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
