led, ridden 2f out, soon strongly pressed, headed over 1f out, no impression on leaders final furlong
rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, pushed along in 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, briefly ran around under pressure, stayed on well inside final furlong
mid-division on outer, travelling well and went 4th on outer 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd 1f out, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on under pressure
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, ridden 2f out, went 7th 1f out, no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong
slowly into stride, always behind, never a factor
slowly away, always behind, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened
mid-division on inner, ridden 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, no impression
withdrawn at 10/1 - became upset in stalls
A poor maiden to end the evening but CROSS BORDER has been running well enough on Turf to make a successful track debut. Rattletheonionbag didn't stay 7f at Fairyhouse after a much better run over this trip at the Curragh. Bold Optimist led for a long way over the former track and trip so should be suited by dropping back while Apple A Dey has shown good pace in his two recent starts and has experience of the track.
Ballysax Lil' Mick (IRE) 28-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden 2f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Saturn Seven (9-10) at Curragh 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Maponus (IRE) 50-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened, 13th of 14, 26 1/2l behind David Garrick (9-10) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Bold Optimist (IRE) 28-1 (9-8) Prominent and soon disputed, headed entering straight, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra in 5th inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 7l behind Desert Haven (9-8) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Cross Border 3-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge over 1f out, no extra in 3rd inside final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 3 1/2l behind Keke (9-8) at Bellewstown 5f mdn hvy in Sep.
Gerrit's Gem (IRE) Belardo gelding out of Oonagh.
Haalim 100-1 (9-8) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, 13th of 15, 20 3/4l behind Greek Flower (9-3) at Navan 5f mdn sft in Oct.
If But Maybe (IRE) Iffraaj filly out of Buroog.
Needsomeluck (IRE) 150-1 (9-3) Slightly slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, soon settled in mid-division on inner and 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out, soon no extra and dropped to rear, last of 7, 25 3/4l behind Hazalaya (9-3) at Roscommon 7f mdn fll Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Perfect Mirage 80-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, 10th entering straight, ridden over 2f out, no extra, 13th of 14, 15 1/2l behind Katola (9-3) at Naas 1m mdn fll sft in Aug.
Rattletheonionbag (IRE) 4-1 (9-3) Broke well to lead, soon headed, 4th after 1 1/2f, improved to 3rd over 3f out, closed in 2nd over 2f out, lost place and ridden 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 12l behind Spanish Rose (9-3) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn fll Yielding in Sep.
Vikki Wall (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Dwelt, always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Tai Sing Yeh (10-2) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Sep.
Wayside Lady (IRE) 28-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, pushed along towards rear entering straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra, 11th of 12, 9 1/2l behind Charming Lady (9-6) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Apple A Dey (IRE) 7-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along 2f out, 6th and ridden over 1f out, no extra final 150 yards, 9th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Dagoda (9-6) at Curragh 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
