prominent, disputed lead early, headed over 9f out, 4th halfway, progress to 2nd over 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and led under 1f out, kept on well, edged right close home
chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress to 3rd 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, kept on one pace from 1f out
dwelt slightly and pushed along early, pushed along in 5th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division on inner, dropped to rear and pushed along over 3f out, no impression when injured and pulled up under 1f out
prominent, disputed early, ran freely, headed over 9f out, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened quickly over 4f out, no extra
dwelt , held up towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along in 5th over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression over 3f out, no extra from 2f out
tracked leaders on inner, took keen hold, progress to 2nd halfway, ridden and lost place from 2f out, weakened and no extra from over 1f out
chased leaders early, improved to lead over 9f out, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed under 1f out, kept on, slightly hampered final strides
held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
held up mid-division on inner, pushed along in 11th 2f out, ridden and kept on one pace to go 7th inside final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, progress to 5th under 3f out, pushed along in 3rd entering straight, kept on under pressure inside final furlong
slowly into stride, held up in rear, progress on outer to 6th entering straight , kept on one pace from over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression from over 2f out, no extra
A FEW BOB SHORT went clear from 2f out over this trip at Thurles before just holding on. A 6lb rise makes this more difficult but he's in such good form that a double looks on the cards. Morph was a 50/1 chance when beaten a neck at Cork though that was over an extended mile while Ozone was staying on over 1m6f at Navan and may find this on the short side, a remark that also applies to Big Bad Loans. War Anthem was last seen scoring over hurdles in August 2016 but given his stable's record with similar types he's likely to be well supported.
A Few Bob Short (IRE) 4-1 (9-4) Soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, raced on outer into straight, led from 2f out, soon went on, kept on inside inside final furlong, reduced lead and just held on at the finish, won at Thurles 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct beating Full Moon Magic (9-3) by nk, 14 ran.
Bodak (IRE) 9-1 (8-13) Held up towards rear, progress on outer 2 1/2f out, ridden and drifted left 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 16, 10 1/4l behind Mother Vincent (9-7) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
You'llfindandsee (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Chased clear leaders, 7th halfway, closer and pushed along approaching straight, 8th and no impression under 2f out, no extra, 10th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Bajan Excell (9-8) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp hvy in Oct.
War Anthem (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th after 5th, 4th approaching straight, challenged and on terms 3 out, soon led, stayed on best from before last, won at Roscommon 2m mdn Yielding in Aug beating William B (11-12) by 3 1/4l, 16 ran.
Vivalicious (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden and no impression approaching straight, some headway on inner under 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor, 9th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Bajan Excell (9-8) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp hvy in Oct.
Katie Beag (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) A little awkward leaving stalls and lost some ground, took keen hold, waited with, 11th approaching halfway, soon some headway, one pace 2f out, 9th of 14, 14 1/4l behind A Few Bob Short (9-4) at Thurles 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Morph (IRE) 50-1 (8-7) Soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3f out, under pressure in 5th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, pressed winner close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind We'll Go Again (9-3) at Cork 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Our Anniversary (FR) 16-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, 13th of 16, 14 1/2l behind Sayesse (9-9) at Gowran Park 7f hcp hvy in Oct.
Big Bad Loans (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride, in rear, ridden and some progress 2f out, moderate 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening, never nearer, 6th of 23, 6 1/2l behind Sea Ducor (9-5) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Ozone (IRE) 6-1 (8-4) Waited with, soon raced in 20th, impeded 3f out and headway after, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong into 4th at the finish, 4th of 21, 1 3/4l behind Aasleagh Fawn (9-0) at Navan 1m 6f hcp gf in Sep.
Paddytheirishman (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) A little slow into stride, mid-division early, 14th 3f out, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 8th of 21, 11 1/4l behind Yafordadoe (9-8) at Curragh 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Randalls Ur Poet (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Mid-division on outer, ridden 3f out, closer in 6th 2f out, no impression, 9th of 23, 8 3/4l behind Sea Ducor (9-5) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Royal Alto (IRE) 66-1 (8-8) Dwelt, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra 3 1/2f out, 13th of 16, 34 3/4l behind Invincible Queen (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Still Alive 7-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along after 3 out and no impression from next, no extra, 10th of 18, 17 1/2l behind Arizengo (10-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
Castlegrove (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, no impression 4 out, weakened, 10th of 16, dist behind Leahman (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m gd in Oct.
Countess Matilda (IRE) 12-1 (8-6) Close up, pushed along before halfway, dropped to 7th 3f out, soon no extra, 18th of 21, 27 3/4l behind Yafordadoe (9-8) at Curragh 7f hcp sft in Oct.
Pretty Fantasy (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Always rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, 15th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Leagan Gaeilge (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Oct.
