rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, under pressure and progress on outer over 1f out, challenged 150 yards out, kept on well to lead closing stages
towards rear, 11th on outer halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 9th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 8th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress in 3rd 2f out and led briefly over 1f out, ridden and headed 150 yards out, no extra
towards rear, 14th halfway, ridden 2f out and wide in 12th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden over 2f out and no impression in 11th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression when briefly short of room 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 10th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden approaching straight and soon no extra, weakened, eased inside final furlong
held up towards rear, 12th halfway, progress between horses in straight to challenge 1f out, led 150 yards out, no extra and headed closing stages
mid-division, 9th halfway, progress in straight and ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
always towards rear, never a factor, 13th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no extra over 1f out, eased inside final furlong
The combination of John Feane and Pat Smullen looks formidable and YING YANG (NAP) can put a forgettable run at Gowran last week behind him. A winner at Musselburgh last month, he was having only his fifth start when staying on too late after early bunching and hardly knew he's been in a race. Sister Slew is just 4lb higher than her victory here in January and looks a big danger and though Political Policy hasn't won since his victory here in March of last year that was a much tougher handicap than this. Easy Boy has only run here once but arrives in good form while Tithonus came close to losing his maiden tag at Laytown. The veteran Six of Hearts hasn't won for over four years but has dropped to such a lowly mark that he could take advantage before too long.
Political Policy (IRE) 7-1fav (9-7) Tracked leaders, progress to dispute briefly entering straight, headed 2f out and ridden in 4th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Helen's Armada (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Sister Slew (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Towards rear, 14th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, 11th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 9 3/4l behind Johann Bach (9-12) at Galway 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Ying Yang (IRE) 7-2fav (9-9) Rear of mid-division, no impression 2f out, ridden to go 7th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 6l behind Annie Irish (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Artistic Integrity 14-1 (9-12) Raced in 9th early, progress on inner into straight, not much room over 1f out, soon switched right, one pace,, 9th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Jealika (9-3) at Listowel 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Norville (IRE) 8-1 (9-10) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear entering entering straight, no impression on outer 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 14, 13 1/2l behind Kodiac's Back (9-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Liffey View (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Rear of md-division, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 13, 22 1/2l behind Flannery (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Angel's Gift (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 10th of 12, 7l behind Granny May (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Easy Boy (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, ridden to lead 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, headed last 50 yards, lost 2nd close home, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Knights Templar (9-12) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Sep.
Ripped (IRE) 18-1 (9-6) Soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, 9th of 12, 11l behind Maknificent (9-4) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Tithonus (IRE) 4-1fav (10-3) Chased leaders, improved to dispute lead over 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, kept on under pressure in close 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Bussa (10-3) at Laytown 7f pol in Sep.
Brave Man (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Dwelt and got slight bump start, pushed along briefly early, soon towards rear in 11th, pushed along halfway, 8th 2f out, no impression and one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 13, 8 1/4l behind Chiclet (9-0) at Navan 5f mdn Yielding in Oct.
Six of Hearts 12-1 (10-0) Mid-division, wide into straight, ridden over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 13th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Helen's Armada (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Athloman Cottage (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th closing stages, 4th of 14, 1 3/4l behind Coach Bombay (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Sep.
Royal County Boy (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra in straight, 14th of 15, 22 3/4l behind Annie Irish (9-1) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Miss Temple (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) A little uneasy in stalls, soon raced in 6th, eased 2f out and no extra, last of 8, 13 3/4l behind Oneoveryou (9-6) at Naas 5f mdn gf in Jun.
Regal Power 14-1 (9-3) Towards rear, 13th approaching halfway, no extra from 2f out, 14th of 18, 21 1/4l behind Mr Moondance (8-11) at Navan 1m hcp Yielding in Sep.
