niggled along from early in mid-division, no extra from 2f out
chased leaders, no impression under pressure in moderate 5th and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear, ridden and kept on without threatening from 2f out
hooded to load, pushed along to soon track leaders, ridden 3f out, soon lost place, went 4th over 1f out, led and stayed on well inside final furlong
led, narrowly headed 2f out, back in lead 1f out, headed and kept on same pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, close up when bumped 2f out, soon no impression
soon mid-division, no impression from 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from over 2f out
mid-division best, no extra from 2f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway into moderate 6th over 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, headway into 3rd over 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
prominent, jinked and bumped rival 2f out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, ridden to gain narrow lead 2f out, headed and kept on same pace from 1f out
never better than mid-division, no impression from 2f out
This isn't a maiden but none of the entries have ever won a race. Thakeham has returned to Ireland after a spell in the UK where he ran in sellers. He's not badly handicapped but Blue Cannon appeared to find his best form when sent over a mile at Naas and may find this too short. Going Gaga has shown ability but looks high enough in the weights while Jim Bolger has resorted to first-time blinkers for Ceist Nua, who weakened very quickly over a mile at Killarney last time. PORT ELIZABETH steps up to today's trip for the first time and that could prove decisive as she has been staying on over shorter. She's related to useful winners and could prove well handicapped. Big Bad Tyson is another who should be suited by this longer trip though he hasn't shown much to date.
Going Gaga (IRE) 12-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 3l behind Jamesie (8-11) at Bellewstown 1m 2yo mdn aut gd in Aug.
Ceist Nua (IRE) 16-1 (7-11) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, weakened from 2f out, last of 5, 6l behind Cambina (8-6) at Killarney 1m 2yo hcp gf in Aug.
Port Elizabeth (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 8th of 16, 13l behind Katla (8-12) at Cork 6f 2yo mdn gd in Aug.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 66-1 (9-3) Never a factor, 16th of 22, 14l behind Whipless (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Just On Fire (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along early straight, no impression from 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 9l behind Warning Flag (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol.
Flymont (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Held up in rear, some progress early straight, 4th under 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 6, 10l behind Praise Be (8-7) at Killarney 1m 2yo fll mdn gf in Aug.
Big Bad Tyson (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Chased leaders on outer, 6th 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 13l behind Declan's Warrior (9-3) at Cork 5f 2yo mdn gd in Aug.
Inexcused (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Chased leaders in mid-division, driven along before halfway, 9th into straight, soon no extra, 9th of 16, 12l behind Juliet Capulet (8-9) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn gf.
Thakeham (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, stayed on to challenge inside final furlong, no extra final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 3rd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Proper Madam (8-6) at Bellewstown 5f 2yo hcp 50-80 gd in Aug.
Bleuker (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Always behind, 11th of 15, 22l behind Mawaakef (9-0) at Killarney 1m 2yo mdn in Aug.
Equus Ferus (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Chased leaders on inner in 3rd, 4th under pressure 2f out, soon no extra, 7th of 14, 10l behind Warning Flag (9-0) at Dundalk 7f 2yo mdn stks pol.
Golden Starlet (IRE) 25-1 (8-6) Slowly into stride, soon raced in mid-division in 7th, no extra from before straight, 9th of 14, 20l behind Admiraloftheboyne (8-8) at Sligo 6f 2yo mdn aut in Aug.
Beau Bunny (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, no impression straight, 11th of 16, 14l behind Juliet Capulet (8-9) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo fll mdn gf.
First Friday (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Never a factor, 18th of 22, 15l behind Whipless (9-3) at Curragh 6f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Blue Cannon (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Led and disputed, led halfway, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 9, 12l behind Fred Archer (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f 2yo mdn gf in Aug.
Mariner's Dream (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened 2f out, 16th of 18, 12l behind Misty For Me (9-0) at Curragh 6f 2yo fll mdn gd in Jul.
