chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden after 3 out and soon weakened
towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, not fluent next and soon no impression, kept on same pace
took keen hold behind leaders, not fluent 2nd, 4th halfway, ridden after 2 out and soon no impression
towards rear, 9th halfway, ridden after 3 out and soon no impression
mid-division, 11th halfway, not fluent 7th, pushed along after 4 out and soon no impression, tailed off
took keen hold in mid-division, improved into 2nd after 3rd, lost place and slightly impeded 3 out, soon short of room and ridden, no impression before last and kept on same pace
towards rear, 12th halfway, improved to take closer order after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, not fluent last, kept on same pace close home
took keen hold in mid-division, big jump 1st, 8th halfway, pushed along after 4 out and soon no impression, tailed off
took keen hold, 13th halfway, pushed along after 4 out and soon no impression
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden after 3 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in
took keen hold and disputed lead early, lead after 3rd, jumped left 7th, headed and mistake 3 out, no impression after next and kept on same pace
disputed lead early, headed after 3rd and settled in 3rd, improved to lead 3 out and kept on well under pressure from before last
mid-division, 6th halfway, improved into 2nd after 3 out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace close home
URADEL, a winner at Chantilly in June, made his debut for Willie Mullins in the Melrose Handicap at York and ran very well. He looks a potentially smart addition to the champion trainer's team and should make a successful start over timber. Pershing was consistent on the Flat though he didn't win but should put that right over hurdles soon after a promising debut at Thurles. Kabjoy won just one on the level but finished runner-up four times and this stiffer test of stamina should suit Jessica Harrington's filly. Gold Class wasn't suited by front-running and fast ground at Punchestown after a promising debut behind Bay Hill at Gowran.
Canova (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, no extra approaching 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Scooping (10-2) at Down Royal 2m 3yo hdl.
Cardhu (IRE) Ad Valorem gelding out of Habibti Sara.
Freedom Square (IRE) 16-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, soon weakened, never a factor, last of 12, 10l behind Hi Emperor (9-6) at Curragh 7f hcp gf in Jul (flat).
Gold Class 6-1 (10-12) Led, headed briefly 4th, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 9, 35l behind Dai Bando (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Oct.
Mustadrik (USA) 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, impeded 1st, mistake 4th, dropped to moderate 6th before 5 out, pushed along from next, soon no extra, tailed off, 6th of 8, well behind Lone Star (10-12) at Thurles 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Pershing 6-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, jumped left 1st, 4th before 5 out, 5th next, 4th again 3 out, 3rd approaching straight, no impression from 2 out, one pace from before last, 3rd of 8, 12l behind Lone Star (10-12) at Thurles 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Prussian Eagle (IRE) 7-2 (10-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no extra, 8th of 11, 21l behind Atan (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Royal Avatar (IRE) 33-1 (8-6) Towards rear, 14th halfway, no impression 3f out, awkward crossing road 150yds out, 12th of 15, 27l behind Mctaggart (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Aug (flat).
Russian Roulette (IRE) 33-1 (8-9) Slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 2f out, never a factor, 13th of 14, 20l behind Almadaa (9-8) at Naas 6f hcp gf in Jul (flat).
Uradel (GER) 11-2 (8-6) Close up, led over 8f out, chased leader, faded inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 8l behind Vent De Force (8-7) at York 1m 6f 3yo hcp 0-105 (2) gd in Aug (flat).
Vallar (USA) 66-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 16th approaching halfway, pushed along from 4f out, 17th 2f out, one pace, 15th of 20, 18l behind Diylawa (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 1f mdn stks in Oct (flat).
Kabjoy (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) In rear, pushed along and went 5th approaching straight, progress to dispute 1f out, kept on under pressure, no extra and headed close home, 2nd of 8, nk behind Face Value (8-4) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp gd in Sep (flat).
Lady Clitico (IRE) 7-4fav (10-5) Disputed lead, ridden and headed before 3 out, 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, 4th of 9, 11l behind Love The Feeling (10-5) at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Thessalienne (FR) Saint Des Saints filly out of Zamsara.
