led, ridden 3f out, soon headed, no impression in 3rd from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, 3rd 3f out, ridden in 2nd on outer 2 1/2f out, rider dropped whip 1 1/2f out, kept on well under hands and heels final furlong, not reach winner
tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd halfway, ridden and dropped to 4th 3f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, soon no impression
always behind, no impression from 6f out, never a factor
in rear, ridden under 3f out, moderate 6th 2f out, kept on one paced in moderate 4th inside final furlong
tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along briefly 6f out, headway into 2nd 3f out, led 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, strongly pressed 1f out, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened from 4f out
Ask Susan makes a quick reappearance after finishing second in a big field of hurdlers at Navan on Saturday and she has some fair bumper form. DECISION TIME was well supported at Cork in May but it turned out to be a hot race and she couldn't get into contention. She was staying on at the finish and today's testing conditions will be more to her liking. Westland Row started off with a very good run at Punchestown then didn't get the run of the race at Navan so it will be a surprise if he's not involved in the finish. Mr Showtime ran poorly at Fairyhouse last time while La Bella Vida reverts to a bumper after defying her 66/1 SP with a battling run over hurdles at Thurles.
Sticky Situation (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Soon disputed lead, headed and pushed along approaching straight, no impression, 6th of 12, 18 1/2l behind Woods Well (12-0) at Thurles 2m Yielding in Nov.
Mr Showtime (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 11, dist behind Getabird (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m Good - Yielding in Dec.
Westland Row (IRE) 9-4 (11-11) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 6 3/4l behind Magic Of Light (11-7) at Navan 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Decision Time (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) In rear, progress 6f out, 4th 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 23, 7 1/2l behind Glendine River (11-9) at Cork 2m fll gd in May.
Praynodecline (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) In rear, headway 3f out, pushed along when short of room briefly over 1f out, 9th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 9th of 20, 8 3/4l behind Fayonagh (11-9) at Naas 2m Yielding - Soft in Nov.
Roisin A Chroi (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 8th at 3rd, slight mistake 9th, 7th 3 out, soon no impression and one pace, 10th of 16, 26 1/4l behind Augusta Kate (11-7) at Thurles 2m 7f mdn Yielding in Nov.
Ask Susan (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, 4th 4 out, ridden in 4th after next, 3rd 2 out, 2nd at last, kept on but not trouble winner, 2nd of 19, 5 1/2l behind Pravalaguna (11-3) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Dec.
La Bella Vida (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 6th 2 out, moderate 4th before last, left 3rd, kept on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, just held 2nd close home, 2nd of 18, 12l behind Riven Light (11-7) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding in Dec.
On His Toes (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no threat under 4f out, 12th of 18, dist behind Moulin A Vent (11-7) at Galway 2m gd in Oct.
