tracked leaders, 4th halfway and soon ridden, no impression early straight and no extra under 2f out
always towards rear, never a factor, reminders after 3f, no extra early straight
bumped by rival early, rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
soon led, ridden under 2f out and headed 150 yards out, no impression and kept on one pace
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight and soon no extra, weakened
mid-division, pushed along and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
slowly into stride, always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra
rear of mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and no extra over 1f out, never a factor
towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression early straight, kept on one pace outer inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra
tracked leader, 3rd halfway, 2nd early straight and ridden 2f out, headway over 1f out and led 150 yards out, kept on, headed close home
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and no impression in 6th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra under 2f out
dwelt, tracked leaders, 6th halfway, some headway on inner early straight and ridden in 3rd over 2f out, switched left over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead close home
rear of mid-division, pushed along early straight and some headway under 2f out, kept on one pace
Spiorad looked in need of experience at Gowran in June and didn't get going until much too late so it's a surprise to see him dropping down in trip. Minnie Haha showed potential in her first season and started a short-priced favourite when making a belated reappearance at Leopardstown in August but weakened quickly in the closing stages. She'll have come on for the run while it's about time Dawn Trouper was winning a race. Jim Bolger's charge has been running well without managing to find a finishing burst and is fitted with a tongue-tie for the first time. FRIDTJOF NANSEN is another who should have won by now but his overall form, especially when a close third to Astronomer at Galway, suggests he'll be good enough to see off some disappointing opponents who include Winter's full-sister Snowflakes, who was returning from a very long break when mid-division at Listowel last month but could do with a victory for the paddocks.
Earl Of Bunnacurry (IRE) 100-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden 4f out and detached approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace final furlong, 13th of 15, 25 1/4l behind Vitudurum (9-5) at Listowel 1m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
Tigernmas (IRE) 66-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, towards rear, no extra from under 2f out, last of 18, 22 3/4l behind Dramatise (9-0) at Fairyhouse 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
California Jumbo (USA) 7-2 (9-5) Broke well, tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 15, 9 1/4l behind North Face (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Dawn Trouper (IRE) 4-1 (9-5) Soon raced in 2nd, travelling smoothly and struck by rival rider's whip 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, no impression when bumped under 100 yards out, one pace, 4th of 10, 3l behind Somerset Maugham (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn gf in Jun.
Fridtjof Nansen 7-1 (9-5) Edged left leaving stalls and bumped rival, soon led, strongly pressed and joined over 1f out, quickly headed and no extra, one pace, 6th of 28, 2 3/4l behind Luceita (9-0) at Curragh 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Hit The Rocks (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 15th of 17, 21 1/4l behind Davids Charm (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep.
Spiorad (IRE) 9-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, 5th halfway, progress to 4th over 2f out, ridden under 2f out, improved to 3rd final 150 yards, kept on, never nearer, 3rd of 9, 5 1/4l behind Change Of Velocity (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gf in Jun.
Spittal Field (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Dwelt, towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 16, 15 1/2l behind Dabiyr (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gf in Aug.
Tahan (IRE) 66-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, last of 7, 19 1/4l behind A Smooth Criminal (9-5) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn hvy in May.
Bessie Cook (IRE) Holy Roman Emperor filly out of Sharisse.
Escallonia (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, headway into moderate 3rd 1f out, no extra final furlong, 4th close home, 4th of 17, 5 3/4l behind London Icon (9-5) at Naas 1m mdn Yielding in Oct.
Loosen Up Poet's Voice filly out of Limber Up.
Minnie Haha (FR) 5-4fav (9-0) Tracked leaders early, mid-division on outer halfway, pushed along and no impression early straight, no extra inside final furlong, eased close home, 9th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Moteo (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll gd in Aug.
Palmetto Bay 25-1 (9-0) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, disputed 3rd over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 8 3/4l behind Davids Charm (9-10) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn hvy in Sep.
Sally Browne (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Mid-division on inner, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 15, 21 1/2l behind North Face (9-5) at Navan 1m mdn gd in Sep.
Snowflakes (IRE) 5-2jfav (9-0) Soon raced in 10th, 8th before halfway, one pace straight, 9th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Quinns Red Rose (9-0) at Listowel 1m mdn fll hvy in Sep.
Warning Light 16-1 (9-0) Towards rear, headway on inner entering straight, pushed along in 5th 1f out and kept on one pace between horses inside final furlong, no impression closing stages, 5th of 10, 6l behind Moteo (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m mdn fll gd in Aug.
