tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and some headway on outer in 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
soon led, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on, no impression on winner closing stages
rear of mid-division, ridden over 2f out and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra
held up towards rear, pushed along under 3f out and some headway under 2f out, moderate 6th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong to go 3rd close home
always towards rear, pushed along and no impression 3f out, no extra from 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along and dropped to rear 3f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra, kept on one pace
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, 3rd and ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden over 2f out and led 1f out, kept on well and asserted final 100 yards
tracked leader, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression 3f out, 6th and ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased final 100 yards
ROYAL AIDE (NAP) was heavily punted at Killarney last week and supporters hardly had a moment's concern. The assessor was equally impressed and has handed out a 14lb rise so coming here with a 6lb penalty is the obvious option. Edification has been in good form all summer and a 5lb rise for a comfortable victory at Tramore looks fair while Drakensberg, a dual winner at Dundalk in the spring, carried a big weight to victory at Leopardstown and should get into the frame. Lusis Naturea was an easy winner at Down Royal last month and was by no means disgraced in a better race at the Galway Festival later.
Edification 3-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, ran freely early, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 4th under 3f out, short of room behind horses and switched left under 2f out, ridden and progress outer to lead over 100yds out, edged right and kept on well, won at Tramore 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Aug beating Greenpanda (9-1) by 2 1/2l, 7 ran.
Construct 3-1 (11-2) Made all, ran around approaching 2nd and 4th, went clear from 2 out, ridden at last, stayed on well run-in, reduced advantage close home, won at Sligo 2m 1f gd in Aug beating Jon Ess (10-11) by 3l, 7 ran.
Drakensberg (IRE) 11-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, headway travelling smoothly from over 3f out, pushed along 1 1/2f out, led inside final 100yds, stayed on well, won at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Aug beating Ilikehim (9-2) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Forest View 8-1 (10-4) Mid-division, pushed along early straight, ridden and some headway in 6th 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Moonmeister (9-11) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Lusis Naturea 3-1fav (10-2) Rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight and 9th 1f out, kept on well on outer inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind One Cool Poet (10-2) at Galway 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
See Of Rome 8-1 (9-10) Broke well to lead briefly, soon headed, 3rd halfway, under pressure entering straight, ridden under 2f out, lost place 1f out, weakened, 10th of 19, 6 1/2l behind Nam (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Bit Of Banter (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear early, soon mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, no impression 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 7th of 9, 22 3/4l behind Trossachs (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
With A Start (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened, 9th of 11, 24 3/4l behind Duchess Ravenwaves (10-8) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Royal Aide (IRE) 5-2fav (9-11) Held up in touch, 5th outer halfway, progress outer entering straight and pushed along to challenge over 2f out, led over 1f out, clear inside final furlong and eased final 75yds, readily, won at Killarney 1m 3f hcp sft in Aug beating Severus Alexander (9-3) by 3 3/4l, 11 ran.
Sweet Dime 4-1 (9-0) Chased leader, 4th halfway, progress to 3rd 2 1/2f out, ridden under 2f out, dropped to 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Thou Art Peter (9-5) at Naas 1m 2f mdn gd in Aug.
