mid-division, 9th 3f out, went 6th 2f out, soon ridden, led 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, went 4th 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
dwelt, rear of mid-division on inner, 11th 3f out, progress entering straight, ridden 2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong
led, ridden entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, soon weakened and dropped behind
mid-division, progress to chase leaders on outer halfway, ridden in 8th over 2f out, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, no extra in 4th inside final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, towards rear, headway into 6th on outer 3f out, soon ridden, 2nd briefly 2f out, weakened over 1f out
prominent, 2nd 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, weakened over 1f out
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden on wide outer over 2f out, kept on one paced final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
in rear and off pace early, pushed along entering straight, soon ridden, went moderate 8th 1f out, no impression
Billyford is the only course and distance winner in the line-up, though his last victory was in 2012. Polly Douglas was well beaten on her only start over the track and trip in July and ran over 6f at the Curragh last time while Tipperary winner Hard Times has yet to reach a place in seven all-weather starts. Carrigeen Prince did a bit better over 7f at Gowran last time but had been well beaten here earlier so this can go to the veteran STAR LINKS (NAP). A winner here and in the UK 13 times, he has 10 all-weather victories to his credit and reappeared after a long break with an eye-catching run over 7f a fortnight ago. Matriarch is running well enough to be considered if getting a run from her reserve spot.
Voyageofdiscovery (USA) 28-1 (9-1) Held up, headway straight, one pace from over 1f out, 12th of 19, 13 3/4l behind Sister Blandina (9-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Carrigeen Prince (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden in 6th over 2f out, kept on without threatening in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 16, 3l behind Enough Is Enough (9-13) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Modern Tutor 8-1 (9-4) Chased leaders in near side group, no extra from over 1f out, 19th of 23, 12l behind Doonard Prince (8-11) at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Spirit Be With You (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Dwelt, always towards rear, no impression straight never a factor, 12th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Appointment Only (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Star Links (USA) 25-1 (8-5) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, 10th 3f out, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on without threatening on outer inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Appointment Only (9-4) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Polly Douglas (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Raced in near side group, soon mid-division, ridden to chase leaders and kept on well without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 23, 3l behind Doonard Prince (8-11) at Curragh 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Our Max 16-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, held up, pushed along before halfway, switched right from over 2f out and headway, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 10th of 12, 15 1/2l behind Specific Gravity (9-8) at Dundalk 1m pol in Jul.
Billyford (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 5th of 14, 6 1/2l behind Black Agnes (9-4) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Hard Times (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Missed break, raced in detached rear, closed up on field halfway, driven over 2f out, no impression, kept on one pace final furlong, eased over 100 yards out, 12th of 14, 18 1/2l behind Annie Irish (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Imprimatur (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression from 2f out, 9th of 16, 12l behind Enough Is Enough (9-13) at Gowran Park 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Jasgo Star (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Towards rear for most, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 12th of 16, 31 3/4l behind Grande Waltz (8-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Magia Del Corso (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and closer on inner 2f out, 7th 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 4l behind Reddot Express (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Noble Aussie (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, soon weakened, 8th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Lunada (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Pemberton Snow (IRE) 50-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out and no extra in rear over 1f out, last of 13, 10 3/4l behind Against The Breeze (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Matriarch (IRE) 11-4fav (8-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, narrow lead over 1f out, narrowly headed final 200 yards, no extra in 3rd closing stages and 4th close home, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Veil Of Stars (8-9) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Coilogshakeysirgin (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, progress to 2nd halfway, headway to lead over 3f out, ridden and headed over 2f out, no impression on leader over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 18, 11 3/4l behind Ask Katie (8-13) at Cork 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Reinas Queen (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders on inner, ridden entering straight, weakened, 13th of 16, 24 1/2l behind Dont Quit (8-8) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
