towards rear on outer, ridden entering straight, went 6th 2f out, no impression final furlong
mid-division, ridden entering straight, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression
dwelt, in rear, ridden and no impression straight
rear of mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4f out
towards rear, ridden on outer 2f out, 10th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, never nearer
mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leaders on inner, 2nd travelling well entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, weakened
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, 7th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor
very slowly away and always behind, no impression straight
dwelt, rear of mid-division, no impression straight
led, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, short of room briefly 3f out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, headway entering straight, ridden in 5th 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders on outer, ridden and weakened 3f out
Romantic hasn't been running well over hurdles but gained a course and distance victory from just 2lb lower in August. Jealika will enjoy the conditions though rarely runs over a trip this far but SIR RASTON is consistent enough and looks well enough handicapped to make his presence felt so he's handed the vote in an open handicap. Reinas Queen was a 66/1 chance when headed right on the line at Leopardstown last month but has been raised 8lb while Queluz has yet to win, though he's been in fine form at Dundalk in recent weeks from this sort of mark. Lady Ranger, who won here in August, would have a chance if ready.
Jealika (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Soon mid-division, headway over 1f out, soon switched right, on terms inside final furlong, kept on well, headed near line, 2nd of 21, hd behind Bainne (10-2) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in May.
Sir Raston (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, short of room briefly in 7th 2f out, soon ridden, checked over 1f out, kept on well without threatening to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Coolfighter (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Romantic (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, no extra after next, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Mr Picotee (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Lady Ranger (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) In rear, 16th halfway,ridden over 2f out, no impression, never a factor, 15th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Snoozing Indian (9-7) at Naas 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Afzal (FR) 10-1 (9-7) Towards rear, 10th halfway, dropped to 12th over 3f out, 14th under 2f out, some late progress to 11th, never a factor, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Path Of Silver (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Sharp Operator 20-1 (9-5) Soon led, headed over 2f out, no extra 1f out, 8th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Landikusic (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
Crown Pleasure (IRE) 16-1 (8-7) Chased leaders, led entering straight, ridden and headed under 2f out, no impression over 1f out, 5th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Elusive In Paris (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in May.
Lomi's Law (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 7th halfway, stumbled under 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, 13th of 18, 25 3/4l behind Ask Katie (8-13) at Cork 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Reinas Queen (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Mid-division on outer, 7th on outer 3f out, ridden 2f out, headway into 2nd 1f out, disputed lead inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 20, hd behind Ace Of Diamonds (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp sft in Apr.
Mistiness (IRE) 33-1 (8-12) Led, joined over 3f out, led again into straight, pressed from 2f out, soon joined, headed under 1f out, kept on without matching principals, 5th of 15, 1/2l behind Dixie Highway (8-8) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Snap Click (IRE) 9-2jfav (9-4) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, driven approaching straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, switched right over 1f out, no extra 1f out, eased final 150 yards, 10th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Annie Irish (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Sep.
Jessamine (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 7 1/2l behind Cresendo (9-2) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Purple Party (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Raced 4th, 5th over 3f out, ridden 2f out, kept on final furlong, not trouble leaders, 5th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Path Of Silver (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in May.
Queluz (IRE) 7-2fav (8-13) Disputed lead, led halfway, ridden 2f out, joined 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace in 3rd close home, disputed 2nd on line, 2nd of 14, shd behind Our Max (8-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Elegant Approach 100-1 (10-7) Raced in 7th early, 6th at 8th, no impression from 3 out, fell last, at Wexford 2m 4f gd in May.
Ringo Kid 16-1 (8-4) Mid-division on outer, ridden over 2f out and soon no extra, kept on one pace final furlong, 12th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Light That (8-7) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Justice Ears (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Pulled hard in rear early, rapid headway to lead after 3f, soon clear, reduced advantage and ridden entering straight, headed 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 4th of 6, 7 3/4l behind Clinical Approach (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in May.
Rolanna (IRE) 7-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, disputed 4th over 3f out, pushed along again and not much room briefly over 1f out, no extra, one pace, 6th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Dixie Highway (8-8) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Poppets Prince (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, closer in 6th from 5th, slight mistake 2 out and no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 18 3/4l behind Kilbarry Cushty (10-11) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Apr.
Ti Amo (IRE) 4-1fav (9-12) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, not much room in 7th over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Path Of Silver (9-0) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in May.
