raced 2nd, led after 3rd, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders in 3rd, improved to challenge when bumped 3 out, ridden to lead before next, kept on well from last
led until headed after jumping badly left at 3rd, hung left and jumped left most of way, ridden from 3 out, kept on from next
held up in last, 4th from 4th, ridden in 4th from 3 out, 3rd next, kept on same pace
raced 4th, last from 4th, ridden from 4 out, no impression
John Cullen was on board when Tom Hogan's pair MOUNT HELICON and Moon Over Moscow won their respective races last time and has chosen the former here. Runner-up in a tough Galway handicap in July, he easily landed a maiden at Sligo subsequently and should continue on the upgrade. Moon Over Moscow has Ruby Walsh in the plate and though a shock winner at Fairyhouse there was no fluke about the victory and she is certain to improve. Tango Knight stays the trip well and more rain would aid his cause but Original Option has never raced beyond the minimum and his inexperience may count against him.
King Maker (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Mid-division best, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 20, 41l behind Anshan Dreams (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl.
Mount Helicon Evensfav (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 2nd 4 out, challenged 3 out, soon led, clear 2 out, easily, won at Sligo 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Stayclosetome (11-4) by 9l, 15 ran.
Original Option (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to dispute after 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, no extra in 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 20, 14l behind Hidden Cyclone (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl.
Tango Knight (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, 9th halfway, closer in 7th 5 out, ridden into 6th before 2 out, 5th and under pressure when fell 2 out, in a race won by Macville (11-4) at Limerick 2m 5f lst nov hdl (4yo+) (1) gd, 10 ran.
Moon Over Moscow (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Always prominent, keen hold early, left 2nd under pressure from 2 out, stayed on best run-in to lead near finish, won at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gf beating Burton Girl (10-13) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
