chased leader, closer and left 5th after 6f, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd over 1f out, no extra
chased leader, closer and left 2nd after 6f, pushed along and led briefly entering straight, no impression in 4th over 1f out, no extra
chased leader, left in front after 6f, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon no extra and dropped to rear 1 1/2f out, weakened
chased leader, closer and left 4th after 6f, travelled well and progress between horses to lead 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out and headed 100 yards out, no impression on winner
chased leader, closer and left 3rd after 6f, pushed along in 2nd 2f out and ridden to challenge 1f out, led 100 yards out, kept on well
led and soon 5 lengths clear, reduced advantage when swerved badly right and unseated rider after 6f
held up in rear, no impression in 6th entering straight, some progress over 1f out and went 4th 150 yards out, kept on one pace
Five winners contest this competitive bumper with Miss Eyecatcher having won twice at Tipperary - she won't be inconvenienced by the going. Oscars Boss is another dual winner and his first success came on testing ground at Cork while Be My Dan gained many admirers with a comfortable victory on good going at Tramore. DOS PICAS showed the benefit of his opening run when easily opening his account at Roscommon and Nina Carberry can steer him home again. Stolen Diamond was also an easy winner at Bellewstown last month so he's another to consider in what should be an informative contest.
Oscars Boss 10-1 (12-0) Towards rear, headway on outer 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, went 3rd 1f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Tipperary 2m gd in Jul beating Black Ace (12-0) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
Stolen Diamond (IRE) 15-8fav (12-0) Chased leaders, improved travelling smoothly to get on terms 3f out, soon led, asserted over 1 1/2f out, stayed on well, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Aug beating Whitber's Choice (11-7) by 6l, 12 ran.
Be My Dan (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Held up, 7th on outer halfway, progress 3f out and led under 2f out, pushed along to assert over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Tramore 2m gd in Aug beating Ask Susan (11-2) by 6 1/2l, 9 ran.
Dos Picas (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway into 4th entering straight, travelling well in 3rd 2 out, headway to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, led 1f out, pushed clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Roscommon 2m gd in Aug beating Let's Twist Again (11-7) by 5l, 9 ran.
Miss Eyecatcher (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Mid-division on inner, 10th halfway, ridden in 8th 2f out and progress to go 2nd 150 yards, kept on under pressure to lead close home, won at Tipperary 2m gd in May beating Glendine River (11-9) by 3/4l, 19 ran.
Hold Your Nerve (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Towards rear for most, ridden and weakened over 4f out, completely tailed off, 11th of 12, dist behind Winsome Bucks (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Ocean Explorer (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Mid-division, moderate 8th after 4 out, no extra from before straight, 14th of 18, dist behind Tikkanen Express (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Aug.
