chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on into 2nd over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, led final 100 yards, kept on well under pressure
led and disputed, ridden in 2nd 2 1/2f out, under pressure in 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace into 3rd inside final furlong
soon towards rear, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 9th over 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in moderate 6th and no impression over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out
held up towards rear, progress into moderate 6th 3f out, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, niggled along early, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out
mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, weakened
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, weakened
towards rear, progress into moderate 7th 3f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened
Intense Stylist was placed several times last season but hadn't shown much this term until landing a shock victory in a maiden here on Monday. He's penalised 6lb but is likely to go up by more when reassessed so this looks the right option. THE LAST INDIAN went up 8lb for his victory at Tipperary but it made no difference at Navan last week when he beat a huge field very easily. He's been hit with another 13lb rise but should still make a bold bid and gets the nod. Cosmic Symbol has gained all of his three victories on testing ground including at Killarney last time so today's conditions are ideal. Hard Times has won around here though has poor strike-rate and the ground could pose a problem as it could for Indian Tomahawk, whose best form is on much quicker going. Keep Believing was engaged in the 2.05 here yesterday while Hurricane Twister and Why Me were in the 3.35.
Ecoeye 14-1 (9-9) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and weakened over 2f out, last of 15, 20 1/4l behind Bubbly Bellini (9-6) at Galway 7f hcp sft in Aug.
The Last Indian (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Towards rear, pushed along in moderate 12th on outer 2f out, good headway into 2nd 1f out, ridden to lead under 1f out, stayed on strongly close home, easily, won at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep beating Sixtyfiveroses (8-9) by 3 3/4l, 23 ran.
Intense Stylist (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Made all, ridden 2f out, kept on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Listowel 1m mdn fll hvy in Sep beating Alahida (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 13 ran.
Cosmic Symbol (IRE) 7-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, led final 150 yards, kept on well under pressure, won at Killarney 1m hcp sft in Aug beating Hatton Cross (9-6) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Stamp Of Authority (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, briefly impeded 2f out, effort towards outer over 1f out, soon flicked tail and one pace, 9th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Youceeyouceecee (9-4) at Roscommon 7f hcp hvy in Aug.
Best Not Argue (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Came out front of stalls and re-loaded, soon mid-division, not much room straight, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 7th of 14, 26 3/4l behind Lord Erskine (9-1) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp hvy in Aug.
Silent Dreamer 50-1 (9-7) Disputed lead, headed halfway, soon ridden and weakened, behind and eased 3f out, tailed off, last of 23, dist behind The Last Indian (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Camile (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Dwelt, held up, soon towards rear, closed up on outer halfway to track leaders, no extra from over 1f out, 7th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Empress Lyla (8-13) at Gowran Park 1m fll hvy in Sep.
Michael James (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Raced in 10th early, pushed along straight, soon no impression, one pace, 10th of 18, 14 1/4l behind Truffles (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Punches Pious (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Slightly awkward leaving stalls and pushed along, chased leaders, 7th early, bumped over 2f out, one pace from 1f out, 5th of 16, 6 3/4l behind True Companion (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp hvy in Sep.
Hurricane Twister (IRE) 66-1 (8-4) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, weakened, last of 13, 20 3/4l behind Rosin Box (8-12) at Killarney 1m hcp sft in Aug.
Hard Times (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and progress on outer 2f out, close 4th 1f out, stayed on to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, held in 2nd close home, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Bert Leaf (8-9) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Indian Tomahawk 16-1 (8-11) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and progress on outer under 2f out, stayed on into 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong into 2nd, pressed winner close home, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Mohayyen (8-13) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Aug.
Lydia's Joy (IRE) 66-1 (10-0) Dwelt, towards rear, not much room briefly on inner approaching straight, soon 11th, no extra over 1f out, 11th of 14, 13 3/4l behind Rise Again (9-0) at Naas 7f mdn gf in Jun.
Keep Believing (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, bumped under 3f out, kept on same pace from 1f out, 7th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Ojinjintka (9-3) at Killarney 1m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Why Me 8-1 (8-13) Pushed along to 2nd early, tracked leader in clear 2nd halfway, under pressure over 4f out, weakened 3 1/2f out, eased 2f out, tailed off, 11th of 12, dist behind Light That (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Mr Soprano 25-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, behind halfway, ridden and no extra 2 1/2f out, weakened and tailed off, last of 14, dist behind Count Of Carabass (9-8) at Listowel 6f hcp hvy in Sep.
