rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th and slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, went 2nd at last, stayed on to lead last strides
mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression
mid-division early when bad mistake at 1st, soon rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out
always towards rear, jumped left and mistake 4th, never a factor
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
led, joined 4 out, ridden and headed next, dropped to moderate 4th 2 out, no impression
in rear, some modest progress into 10th 3 out, kept on without threatening, never nearer
tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead 4 out, led next, ridden and joined approaching 2 out, headed 2 out, 3rd at last, briefly checked inside final furlong, kept on close home
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, took keen hold, ridden in 4th 3 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, mistake 2nd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, headway to dispute lead and pushed along on outer when edged left approaching 2 out, ridden and led 2 out, ran around before last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed last strides
The expensive Boola Boola failed to live up to his pedigree on the Flat but has a winning bumper in his family. Clifftop has been doing better on the Flat recently, scoring at Leopardstown in June, and last month's run over timber at Downpatrick was also a major improvement on anything previously shown so he could be good enough for a place at least. Wojood was placed twice over hurdles last autumn but this can go to COTTIE (NAP). Henry De Bromhead's mare has had four starts over hurdles with two second places at Kilbeggan to her credit though her best run was probably her latest when not beaten far in a handicap at the Galway Festival.
Clifftop 15-2 (8-11) Held up towards rear, ridden on outer over 2f out, 12th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Dawn Tapper (8-6) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp sft in Aug.
Stronghold (FR) 100-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division best, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 17th of 18, dist behind Gloire D'athon (12-0) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Wojood 9-2 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and some headway in 6th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Miss Louise (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Believe That (IRE) 200-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 20 1/2l behind Impervious (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Boola Boola (IRE) 18-1 (10-3) Awkward from stalls, soon chased leaders, ridden and pressed leaders 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 5 3/4l behind Safecracker (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jul.
Chief Black Robe (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, mistake 3rd, bad mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, fell next, at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Khairy (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Mid-division best, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 12th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Ivy Avenue (10-1) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Tom McGreevy (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Not fluent 1st, soon prominent, on terms approaching 2nd, bumped with rival before 4th, not fluent 5th and headed, lost position and no impression 3 out, 6th of 14, 36 1/4l behind Go Gill Go (11-7) at Sligo 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Young Fitzy (IRE) 7-2 (12-2) Mid-division and 8th halfway, took closer order from 4f out and soon ridden in 4th, no impression and weakened over 1f out, 6th of 11, 30l behind Gris Majeur (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f gd in Jul.
Cottie (IRE) 15-2 (9-12) Held up in mid-division, ridden into 7th after 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace, 7th of 20, 6 3/4l behind Nodoubtaboutthat (10-1) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Dominant Beet (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Led, headed 4f out, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened and tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Malina Girl (11-8) at Wexford 2m gd in Aug.
Floating Around (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Towards rear when mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
High Path (FR) 80-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, not fluent 5th, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, moderate 8th next, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor, 6th of 13, dist behind Faith Du Val (11-9) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn Yielding in Aug.
She's Got Rhythm (IRE) 200-1 (10-13) Waited with, soon in rear, off pace from before 8th, soon no danger, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Conquredalofeurope (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Nov.
Mighty Meggsie (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Led, headed and ridden 3 out, weakened, 8th of 14, dist behind La Chanteuse (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hvy in Jan.
Makfils (FR) 13-2 (11-9) Mid-division on outer, slight mistake 1st, mistake 6th, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 13, 34 1/4l behind Flying Scotsman (11-9) at Navan 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Fields Of Dreams 33-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd early, soon raced in 4th, pushed along before straight, dropped to rear and no impression from 2f out, soon weakened and eased, last of 5, 19l behind Ottoman Emperor (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
