chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, soon no impression
soon led and made virtually all, pushed along 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, comfortably
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner final furlong
chased leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, 4th 1f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th 2f out, 9th on outer 1f out, kept on without threatening leaders final furlong, 3rd near line
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no impression
towards rear, pushed along in moderate 11th 2f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace final furlong
prominent, ridden in 2nd 2f out, soon no impression on winner, 3rd 1f out, no extra
dwelt, towards rear, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, headway into 4th and ridden 2f out, soon no impression
dwelt, rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out, no impression
dwelt, rear of mid-division early when checked and dropped to rear after 1f, ridden entering straight, no impression
towards rear, progress entering straight, ridden 2f out, went 5th 1f out, no extra
slowly into stride, always behind, under pressure early, never a factor
War Hero, four-times a winner around here, will have to come round the outside and has never won over the trip so stable companion Raphael looks to have more of a chance after his best run on the track to date earlier this month. Just in front that day was IMPOSING SUPREME, who was only beaten a head. He's had three runs around here and has been second in them all so gets a chance to go one better. Khafaaq makes a quick reappearance after a fine run on heavy going at Galway on Monday and he has a track victory to his credit.
Khafaaq 33-1 (9-9) Disputed briefly, soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, led over 3f out, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, joined inside final furlong, narrowly headed final 100 yards, no extra close home, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Teed Up (9-13) at Galway 1m hcp hvy in Oct.
Raphael (GER) 16-1 (9-5) Soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching halfway, not much room briefly on inner before straight, soon challenged, on terms over 1f out, kept on well, headed and dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 13, 3/4l behind Alhaazm (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
War Hero (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Close up, soon 2nd, challenged and on terms 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2l behind Mudlahhim (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Parkers Hill (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Tracked leader, 2nd and pushed along 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no impression and hampered over 100 yards out, eased, 12th of 13, 10 1/4l behind Mogwli (9-1) at Navan 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Bobby K (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress on inner 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 4th of 9, 5 1/4l behind Royal Canford (10-0) at Roscommon 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Katiymann (IRE) 22-1 (8-11) Waited with, soon towards rear, 11th approaching straight, soon some headway, kept on same pace final furlong, 10th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Mudlahhim (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Eden Gardens (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 8th of 13, 12l behind Takeachancejimmy (9-5) at Navan 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Imposing Supreme (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, headway and effort straight, on terms 1 1/2f out, kept on well final furlong, headed near line, 2nd of 13, hd behind Alhaazm (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Elite Craft (USA) 5-2fav (9-2) Mid-division, 6th under 4f out, no impression and lost place over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Insinuendo (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll gd in Sep.
David Garrick (IRE) 17-2 (9-10) Chased leaders and 3rd from halfway, pushed along from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression inside final furlong and dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 13, 1 1/2l behind Angel Palanas (9-13) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Nashy (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Soon mid-division, ridden towards rear 3f out, no extra and weakened 2f out, 8th of 11, dist behind Avarice (9-7) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f mdn sft in Oct.
Twenty Minutes 66-1 (8-9) Waited with, soon towards rear, some headway straight, chased leaders and kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Alhaazm (8-12) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Characteristic (IRE) 11-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, under pressure over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, soon weakened, eased closing stages, 12th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Leabaland (9-13) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Oct.
Reminiscent (IRE) 40-1 (9-2) Mid-division early, soon towards rear, ridden and no extra 3f out, 11th of 13, 24 1/4l behind Salsa (9-2) at Thurles 1m mdn sft in Oct.
First Flight (IRE) 100-1 (9-6) Uneasy in stalls, dwelt, a little keen, towards rear, not much room approaching straight in last, soon weakened, last of 14, dist behind Simply True (9-12) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Irish Poseidon (GER) 5-2 (8-11) won at Cologne 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Salve Annetta (9-9) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
