towards rear, pushed along in last before straight, no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
tracked leaders, soon 4th, pushed along before straight, no impression 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
pushed along to soon lead, pushed along again before straight, headed 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th over 1f out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, soon 3rd, a little keen, 2nd before straight travelling smoothly, soon challenged, pushed along to lead 1 1/2f out, pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong
tracked leader, 3rd and pushed along before straight, soon challenged, every chance final furlong, kept on without matching winner close home
slowly into stride, towards rear, still travelling smoothly on inner into straight, pushed along in 4th 2f out, 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, one pace
soon disputed 5th, pushed along before straight, no impression 2f out, kept on same pace without threatening final furlong
soon disputed 5th, pushed along over 3f out, soon under pressure, no impression 2f out, dropped to last from over 1f out and no extra
Papa's Way won over hurdles last month and has run well enough in two subsequent starts on the Flat to suggest he'll get involved here especially as he'll enjoy the conditions. ALVEENA scored over this trip on ground with some give at Galway in September and found 1m2f on fast going just too much for her at the Curragh the following month so this should prove ideal. Chapter Seven finds 1m2f too short these days so his last two runs are best ignored while Benkei stays further than this and a strong pace would play to his strengths though he's 9lb higher than his last success. Here For The Craic is quite well handicapped though all three career victories have come on good ground.
Chapter Seven 14-1 (10-1) Towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace from 2f out, 6th of 8, 6 1/4l behind Buenos Y Bobos (9-4) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Benkei (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd approaching straight, under pressure and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 23, 3/4l behind Silver Concorde (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Papa's Way (IRE) 9-4fav (9-1) Led, ridden 3f out, strongly pressed from 2f out, disputed over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, just held for 2nd close home, 3rd of 8, 3/4l behind Buenos Y Bobos (9-4) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp hvy in Apr.
Alveena (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, headway into 4th 3f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, close 2nd and strongly pressed winner over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, continued to strongly press winner to line, 2nd of 13, nk behind Van Schaick (9-6) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Here For The Craic (IRE) 7-1 (8-13) Dwelt, chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Tooreen Legend (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Repeater 9-2fav (10-9) Soon mid-division, closer in 7th before straight on outer, chased leaders from before last, no impression and kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 21, 2 1/4l behind Fighting Days (10-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Dec.
He's Our Man (IRE) 7-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, 3rd approaching 3 out when clipped heels and slipped up, at Down Royal 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Spacious Sky (USA) 16-1 (9-12) Mid-division, dropped to rear 4f out, soon pushed along and weakened, eased final furlong, 14th of 15, dist behind Santo Prince (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp gd in Oct.
