Bigger And Better went up 11lb for an easy victory over a mile here but ran very well under the extra behind the in-form Franklyn at Listowel last week when Passing Trade wasn't far behind. ULTRA PRIDE went up 9lb for a comfortable victory over this trip at the Curragh before a decent effort over 1m4f in the Amateur Riders' Derby on a return visit. He hasn't had much racing and is open to further improvement so gets the vote. Lyrical Attraction is another lightly-raced type on the upgrade as she showed with an impressive victory at Fairyhouse though she was behind Olympic Honour when the latter scored here in June. Never Rains came with a late run to land a claimer over a mile here earlier this month and should have no problems with the longer trip.
Bigger And Better 14-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden into 8th 1 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, ran on well inside final furlong, no impression on winner, 2nd of 15, 2 1/4l behind Franklyn (9-7) at Listowel 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Sky Moon (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Dwelt, took keen hold and waited with towards rear, pushed along and headway from under 3f out, kept on same pace without theatening straight, 7th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Make A Challenge (10-4) at Galway 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Ustinov 100-1 (10-2) Dwelt slightly, always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, soon no extra, 13th of 15, 26 1/2l behind Franklyn (9-7) at Listowel 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Cloak Of Darkness (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Held up towards rear, pushed along over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 10, 11 1/4l behind Loose Chippings (10-3) at Laytown 7f mdn pol in Sep.
Passing Trade (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Mid-division, progress in 5th 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Franklyn (9-7) at Listowel 1m hcp sft in Sep.
No Say Ever 20-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, slightly hampered and switched right 2f out, some headway 1f out and 6th over 100 yards out, kept on well, nearest at finish, 4th of 14, 3/4l behind Finding Nero (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Merited (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Mid-division, some headway in 5th entering straight, pushed along over 2f out and lost place 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 13th of 14, 15l behind Finding Nero (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Queen Amidala (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, ridden and no extra over 1f out, weakened, 12th of 14, 10 3/4l behind Finding Nero (9-6) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Lyrical Attraction (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Pushed along briefly early, soon raced in 6th, pushed along again and headway 4f out, led under 2f out, stayed on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul beating Laura Bullion (9-6) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Never Rains (IRE) 7-2 (9-2) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and headway on outer 2f out, ridden and soon led, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m fll Yielding in Sep beating Lappet (8-13) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Toffee Galore 25-1 (9-0) Raced in 3rd early, a little keen, no impression when switched right over 1f out, one pace, 4th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Franklyn (8-12) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp sft in Sep.
Dancing Doll (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Prominent on outer, 4th halfway, lost place and ridden over 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, eased closing stages, last of 8, 21 1/2l behind Scorched Earth (8-13) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp sft in Aug.
Fulvio (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 6th 3f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, one paced final furlong, 6th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Angel's Amy (9-0) at Roscommon 7f mdn sft in Aug.
Olympic Honour (FR) 4-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, pushed along and progress to track leaders and slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 5 3/4l behind Laura Bullion (10-5) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Bajan Excell (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear, ridden and trailing halfway, no extra, 14th of 15, 32 1/2l behind Franklyn (9-7) at Listowel 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Pasley (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, rear of mid-division, some headway on outer under 2f out and moderate 7th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 4th close home, 4th of 16, 6l behind Geneticist (9-5) at Limerick 7f mdn sft in Apr.
Bodak (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Soon tracked leader, under pressure 2 1/2f out, lost place and weakened over 1f out, 10th of 17, 8 1/2l behind Romantic Proposal (9-0) at Cork 7f mdn fll gd in Sep.
Ultra Pride (IRE) 7-2 (10-11) Tracked leader, 4th halfway, pushed along 2f out and headway to challenge 1f out, ridden and no impression final 100 yards, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 2l behind Shamad (11-2) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Castle Guest (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Slowly into stride, in rear, headway straight, chased leaders and kept on without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 16, 6 1/2l behind Magi Gal (8-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gf in Sep.
Tartlette 3-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, soon in touch, closer halfway, chased leaders 2f out, soon ridden, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Couldn't Could She (9-11) at Brighton 1m 2f hcp (6) gs in Jun.
