prominent, ran freely and led narrowly after 1f, travelled well 2f out, ridden over 1f out, strongly pressed and headed final 100 yards, no chance with winner
held up in rear, 11th halfway, headway 1 1/2f out, switched right 1f out, ran on well to 3rd close home, never nearer
rear, 10th halfway, ridden over 1f out, switched right 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms
broke well to lead, soon held up in mid-division, 6th halfway, no impression and lost place 2f out, weakened over 1f out
rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, travelled well and closed 1f out, led final 100 yards, kept on well, easily
in touch on outer, 3rd halfway, ridden and lost place under 2f out, weakened quickly 1 1/2f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, under pressure over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and raced in rear, pushed along in 14th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression, never a factor
towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, weakened under 1f out, never a factor
chased leaders on inner, 5th halfway, ridden over 1f out, no extra final 100 yards
prominent, soon led, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, under pressure and ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and edged left under 2f out, ridden and progress 1f out, kept on same pace under 1f out
National Guard was beaten in a five-runner maiden at Leopardstown when a 2/11 chance and weakened quickly over 6f on a return visit. He looks to have enough weight but Colfer Me won a nursery over this trip before finding a mile too far at Naas and should go well. The latter's stable also run Eagle Song, who has found 6f on the short side after being headed on the line over this trip at Cork. Fox Hill gained a surprise victory in a Naas claimer but should have more to offer but it's LAURA BULLION who looks the one to be on. Noel Meade's filly was staying on well over 6f at Naas and makes her handicap debut on what looks a fair mark. Rita Levi has some smart form to her credit but has now been a beaten favourite in her last four starts and will be tackling this trip for the first time.
National Guard (USA) 7-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division early, soon close up on outer, progress and led after 2f, under pressure and headed 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and weakened, 8th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Inverleigh (9-5) at Leopardstown 6f mdn gf in Aug.
Vidiyni (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-7) Disputed lead early, soon 2nd, pushed along straight, soon lost position and no extra from under 2f out, 8th of 9, 16l behind Recon Mission (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Colfer Me (IRE) 11-4fav (10-0) Raced in 4th early, 5th approaching straight and and headway towards outer, challenged and almost on terms over 1f out and edged left, soon no extra and one pace, 9th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Nikeandnemesis (8-4) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Sep.
Rita Levi (IRE) 8-11fav (9-0) Soon led, narrowly headed 1f out, rallied and kept on well inside final furlong, bumped near line and dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 10, hd behind Rockview Spirit (9-0) at Down Royal 5f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Eagle Song (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Prominent, travelling smoothly straight, on terms briefly over 2f out, not go with winner and wandered slightly from over 1f out, dropped to 4th inside final furlong and one pace, 4th of 9, 5 3/4l behind Recon Mission (9-9) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Joza (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, pushed along over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, last of 8, 31l behind Chapman Billy (9-2) at Ayr 7f stks (4) hvy in Sep.
Laura Bullion (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Raced far side group, soon tracked leaders, chased winner and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 20, 2 1/4l behind Chestnut Express (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Miacomet (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Raced near side group, mid-division early, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 20, 3 1/2l behind Chestnut Express (9-0) at Naas 6f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Fox Hill 25-1 (9-5) Raced near side, soon tracked leaders, stayed on well final furlong, led on line, won at Naas 6f gd in Sep beating Chernish (9-2) by shd, 16 ran.
Rathmoylan Cove (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Prominent, lost position when tight for room on inner 1 1/2f out, soon switched right and kept on, 7th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Nikeandnemesis (8-4) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Sep.
Hidden Spark (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Dwelt, raced in 6th early, 7th approaching straight, no extra from under 2f out, 16th of 17, 23 1/4l behind Nikeandnemesis (8-4) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Sep.
Isle Of Shadows (IRE) 33-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, wide on bend after 3f, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 9l behind Social Graces (8-6) at Listowel 7f mdn fll hvy in Sep.
