mid-division, 8th halfway, 7th 3 out, pushed along in 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th run-in
towards rear when fell 1st
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed 3 out, led after 3 out, ridden and joined 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace, no impression on winner
mid-division on inner, mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out
held up rear of mid-division, 6th 3 out, pushed along in 4th before 2 out, ridden and no extra before last
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress to 2nd entering straight, challenged and on terms 2 out, ridden and led before last, kept on well
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened after 3 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, pushed along before 3 out, ridden and no impression before next
held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd and 3rd, 13th at 5th, still going okay when not clear run after 3 out, pushed along in moderate 8th entering straight, 6th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace to 3rd run-in
rear of mid-division, 10th and in touch when bad mistake 5th, lost touch and pulled up after 3 out
disputed until headed 1st, 2nd halfway, disputed again 3 out, ridden and headed before next, no extra
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression after 3 out
towards rear when brought down 1st
held up in rear, pushed along before 3 out, ridden in moderate 12th 3 out, went 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace
disputed until led 1st, clear from 2nd, mistake 3rd, ran around before 4th, joined 3 out, headed after 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
A nice prize has attracted a very competitive field. Cerberus was one of last season's top juveniles winning a Fairyhouse Grade 3 and not beaten far by smart stable companion A Wave Of The Sea in a Leopardstown Grade 1. A recent eye-catching run on the Flat will have him spot-on. His stable also run Isotope, who had no problems landing a Wexford maiden despite coming back lame. Yafordadoe has gone up a massive 17lb for landing a Ballinrobe handicap by 12 lengths while Anna Bunina easily beat today's rival Guinevere at Cork and battled on very well to score at Sligo. The likes of Red Gerry and Bear Claws have to be respected and FUJIMOTO FLYER, a Listed winner at Auteuil, may well turn out to be a star. She hasn't run since February and would probably prefer some rain but her stable know how to get one ready so she gets the nod.
Cerberus 11-2 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, not clear run 2f out, switched right and 12th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go moderate 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, 4 3/4l behind Baron Samedi (9-2) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Fujimoto Flyer (JPN) 15-8 (10-10) Edgy at start, not fluent 1st, raced keenly, held up in touch on inside, not clear run and switched left off inside on long run before 2 out, 2nd before 2 out, plugged on, never any chance with impressive winner, 2nd of 9, 13l behind Solo (11-3) at Kempton 2m (1) gs in Feb.
Anna Bunina (FR) 5-2 (11-3) A little keen, tracked leaders, on terms approaching 2nd, soon gained narrow lead, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Sligo 2m 2f gd in Aug beating Jon Ess (11-3) by 3/4l, 8 ran.
Cafe Con Leche (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Towards rear, 11th over 4f out, headway 1 1/2f out, ridden and ran on under 1f out, never nearer, 4th of 14, 3 3/4l behind Blackpoint (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Yafordadoe (IRE) 15-8fav (10-8) Held up, 4th halfway, 3rd after 5th, closed on leaders before 2 out, challenged travelling well after 2 out, led before last, asserted after last, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug beating Swelltime (11-9) by 12l, 5 ran.
Isotope (IRE) 5-4fav (11-9) Led, headed 3rd, led again from 6th and made rest, ridden after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Wexford 2m 1f mdn gd in Sep beating Hammersmith (11-9) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Politicise (IRE) 40-1 (9-11) A little slow into stride and pushed along briefly, tracked leaders, effort straight, soon one pace, 10th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Son Of Hypnos (8-13) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Swelltime (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Held up behind leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th after 2 out, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 5, 12l behind Yafordadoe (10-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Laura Bullion (IRE) 5-2 (11-8) Prominent, led 1st, ridden and headed before last, no extra and kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 17 3/4l behind Yafordadoe (10-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Red Gerry (IRE) 7-4 (11-9) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, soon pushed along, improved to lead travelling well after 2 out, ridden and pressed entering straight, asserted before last, kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Sep beating Kendancer (11-9) by 6l, 18 ran.
Bear Claws (IRE) 11-4 (11-9) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, closed on leader before 2 out, pushed along and led 2 out, ridden when not fluent last, kept on well, won at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug beating Marmolata (10-11) by 2 3/4l, 12 ran.
Dinard Rose (IRE) 9-2fav (10-7) Slight mistake 1st, soon towards rear, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 15th of 16, dist behind Mrs Milner (11-1) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Guinevere (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 4th entering straight, 3rd last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Getaway Gorgeous (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 1f Yielding in Sep.
Marvel Fan (FR) 250-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 2f out, no extra, 9th of 13, 33l behind Prose (9-2) at Galway 1m 4f mdn fll hvy in Sep.
Futurum Regem (IRE) 22-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 4th and mistake 2 out, no extra in 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 21 3/4l behind Red Gerry (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Sep.
Marmolata (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Led and clear, reduced advantage after 3 out, ridden and joined before last, 3rd at last, kept on one pace in moderate 3rd run-in, 3rd of 10, 18 1/2l behind Western Run (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Aug.
Saint D'Oroux (FR) 7-2 (11-9) Close up and disputed, gained narrow lead before 5th, soon joined, headed 2 out, one pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Guinevere (10-9) at Galway 2m Yielding - Soft in Jul.
