mid-division early, 7th after 6th, pecked 8th, no impression before 4 out
prominent, 2nd after 6th, 4th and slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace from before last
prominent, 3rd after 6th, slight mistake next, closed up approaching straight, challenged and slight mistake 3 out, switched right before 2 out, slight mistake last and one pace
waited with, 9th after 6th, slight mistake 10th, no impression before 4 out
made all, pressed straight, pecked slightly last, kept on best to hold on run-in
chased leaders, 5th after 6th, under pressure before straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening run-in
waited with, 12th after 6th, never a factor, pullled up before 4 out
waited with, bumped with rival 1st, 10th after 6th, never a factor
waited with, not fluent 3rd, pushed along at stages after, 11th after 6th, never a factor
mid-division early, a little slow at 3rd, 6th after 6th, no impression approaching straight
waited with, took keen hold early, some slight mistakes, last after 6th, some headway in mid-division 9th, no impression before 4 out
held up, bumped with rival 1st, 8th after 6th, no impression before 4 out
soon tracked leaders, 4th after 6th, closed up approaching straight, challenged 3 out, jumped slightly right 2 out, every chance and kept on well without quite matching winner run-in
Burgas has only won once in 20 starts but is very consistent and made an encouraging reappearance in a similar race at Naas when Burren Life was just behind in third. The latter would prefer heavier ground but Gusty Rocky won't mind the conditions and was only headed at the last over an extra furlong at Roscommon. Derrinross, a winner between the flags, has always looked a chaser in the making so did well to be placed in bumpers and over hurdles but SPEAK EASY could be an exciting prospect for J P McManus and Joseph O'Brien. A winning point-to-pointer, he beat a big field of maidens on his hurdling debut before taking on much better class and his pedigree is all about chasing. The four-year-old A Plus Tard is another potentially useful youngster as he won a Listed race over hurdles at Auteuil though he'll prefer more testing ground this winter.
Another Barney (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division early, 10th approaching halfway, closed when slight mistakes 3 out and 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening from before last, 5th of 17, 9l behind Antey (11-12) at Punchestown 2m sft in Apr.
Burgas (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, progress into 2nd 3 out, dispute lead 2 out, soon ridden, headed and mistake at last, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, rallied close home to regain 2nd near line, 2nd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Discorama (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f Yielding in Nov.
Burren Life (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Disputed lead, mistake 1st, headed 4th, led 5 out, joined 2 out, ridden to regain lead at last, soon strongly pressed, headed close home and dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Discorama (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f Yielding in Nov.
Crazyheart (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, progress into 4th after 3 out, ridden entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 21 1/2l behind Peacocks Secret (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Dr Mikey (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Led, slight mistake 6th, pressed approaching straight, soon joined, headed before 2 out, weakened, last of 6, 18l behind Bedrock (11-7) at Tipperary 2m (1) gd in Oct.
Gun Digger (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, headway into close 2nd briefly 2 out, soon ridden and weakened, 11th of 25, 22 1/2l behind A Great View (11-1) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Gusty Rocky (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, improved travelling well to dispute lead 3 out, ridden next, headed and bumped slightly at last, carried slightly left inside final furlong, switched right and no extra close home, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Clara Sorrento (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 5f gd in Oct.
It Has To Be (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division and 7th from halfway, no impression from before 3 out and weakened, tailed off, 13th of 16, dist behind Voix Du Reve (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f Yielding in Oct.
Mon Lino (FR) 11-1 (11-12) Towards rear, 8th after 7th, 6th badly hampered by loose horse and unseated rider at 9th, at Galway 2m 7f sft in Oct.
Monotype (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Mid-division, no impression after 3 out, moderate 10th and mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 20 1/4l behind Discorama (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f Yielding in Nov.
Seedorf (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Chsd ldrs, 2nd 5out, mstk 3out, chall brfly aftr 2out,no ex aftr 2out,btn bef last, 3rd frm last & edged left run-in, 3rd of 5, 16l behind La Cavsa Nostra (12-2) at Dungarvan 3m mdn sft in Jan.
Minnies Secret (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Mid-division on inner, not fluent at 1st, pushed along briefly at 8th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 18, 28 3/4l behind Discorama (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f Yielding in Nov.
A Plus Tard (FR) (10-5) won at Auteuil 2m 2f hcp lst gd in Apr beating Cote De Grace (10-10) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Derrinross (IRE) 7-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slightly hampered 3 out, soon improved to challenge, ridden to dispute before 2 out, kept on run-in, just denied at line, 2nd of 12, shd behind Minellafordollars (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Speak Easy 4-1fav (11-6) Held up, 9th at 5th, progress from before 3 out, gained narrow lead 2 out, soon headed, one pace last, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Agent Boru (10-6) at Fairyhouse 3m hcp sft in Apr.
