disputed lead early, soon led, headed 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
towards rear, headway on outer from 5f out, disputed 9th 3f out, soon effort, no impression when switched left 1f out, kept on same pace, finished 6th, disqualified, rider failed to weigh in
rear of mid-division, pushed along briefly after halfway, pushed along again towards outer under 4f out, dropped to last over 3f out and no extra
chased leaders, disputed 6th 3f out, soon effort, one pace over 1f out
mid-division, disputed 11th 3f out, soon headway, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out
mid-division, disputed 11th 3f out, kept on same pace from 2f out
chased leaders, disputed 6th 3f out, effort straight, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders, disputed 9th 3f out, one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 8th 3f out, effort straight, no extra over 1f out
disputed lead early, prominent, 3rd 3f out, chased winner over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, a little keen, closer in 2nd over 4f out, led 2f out, went on over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, eased near finish
chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out where 14th, soon no impression
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, effort straight, weakened over 1f out
mid-division, 16th 3f out, soon headway, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
rear of mid-division, 18th 3f out, soon headway, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
prominent, pushed along under 4f out, lost place and disputed 11th 3f out, soon weakened, eased 2f out
waited with, keen, towards rear, headway towards outer from 4f out and slightly bumped, 19th 3f out, soon one pace
rear of mid-division, 17th 3f out, soon headway, chased leaders over 1f out and no impression, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th 3f out, soon lost place and weakened
in rear, headway on outer 4f out, 20th 3f out, no impression and not much room and switched right 2f out, soon no extra
waited with, towards rear, keen, 15th 3f out and headway, kept on without threatening from over 1f out
Willie Mullins has won three of the last five including a year ago with Royal Illusion, who scored by 8 lengths. He's back for another attempt from 11lb higher and made a promising comeback last month. The stable also run Kaatskill Nap, a winner over hurdles in July. Emmet Mullins also has two entries headed by Sneaky Getaway, a smart stayer who made a successful debut over timber in June. Cape Gentleman also represents the yard and the former French winner will be better for his run at Listowel last month. Joseph O'Brien has three entries with course winner Tonkinese possibly the pick while Aidan O'Brien's Shoshone Warrior ran a cracking race for a three-year-old in a Leopardstown premier handicap and he'll attract support. Tudor City can never be left out of these races but the vote goes to dual bumper and hurdles winner RUN FOR MARY (NAP), whose close second to Princess Zoe at Galway has been given a massive boost by the winner, who completed a four-timer in the Group 1 Prix du Cadran at Longchamp. Golden Spear wasn't far behind at Galway and should again be prominent.
Sneaky Getaway (IRE) 5-4fav (12-0) A little keen, prominent, led after 5th, slight mistakes 6th and 7th, still travelling smoothly straight, not fluent 2 out, soon went on, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Roscommon 2m 5f mdn gd in Jun beating Premium Package (11-6) by 6 1/2l, 13 ran.
Royal Illusion (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in straight and closer 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Halimi (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Shoshone Warrior (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Mid-division, pushed along in 8th entering straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Halimi (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
King's Vow (FR) 14-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, towards rear, pushed along under 4f out, ridden on outer 2f out and 9th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 4th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Zenon (9-5) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Brazos (USA) 11-1 (10-0) Pushed along briefly early, prominent, challenged straight, soon on terms, headed over 1f out, no extra, 7th of 14, 12l behind Shanroe (9-8) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Grandmaster Flash (IRE) 17-2 (9-1) Mid-division, pushed along early straight and no impression over 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 11th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Halimi (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Never Do Nothing (IRE) 40-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, headway to lead after 5f, headed 4f out, 2nd entering straight, ridden and lost place over 1f out, weakened, 13th of 18, 7l behind Halimi (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Questionare 66-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, last of 18, 12 1/2l behind Halimi (9-10) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Sep.
Tonkinese 7-1 (10-4) Led at sedate early pace, strongly pressed 3f out, headed 2 1/2f out, ridden and weakened in 3rd 1 1/2f out, 5th of 7, 12 1/2l behind Mandarin Monarch (8-11) at Tramore 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Aircraft Carrier (IRE) 100-1 (9-7) Prominent, dropped towards rear after 5f, pushed along and no impression 4f out, no extra over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 24 1/4l behind Master Of Reality (9-7) at Down Royal 1m 6f lst (1) Yielding in Sep.
Cape Gentleman (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 5th on outer halfway, headway travelling well to go 2nd entering straight, soon pushed along, ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 12, 5l behind Mt Leinster (11-6) at Listowel 1m 6f sft in Sep.
Danger Money 40-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4f out, pushed along entering straight and 6th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 10 1/2l behind Galileo Chrome (9-5) at Navan 1m 5f lst stks (1) sft in Aug.
Centroid 10-1 (9-7) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 15, 14 1/2l behind Springbank (8-8) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Golden Spear 12-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 11th of 14, 36 1/2l behind Drop The Anchor (9-13) at Listowel 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Isotope (IRE) 8-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 9th of 16, 35 1/4l behind Politicise (10-9) at Listowel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Kaatskill Nap (FR) 7-2 (11-6) Prominent in 2nd, on terms 6th, soon led, not fluent 8th, pushed along briefly on bend soon after, joined approaching 4 out, soon headed, dropped to 3rd approaching straight and no impression, weakened and not fluent last, last of 5, dist behind Jon Snow (11-9) at Killarney 2m 7f sft in Aug.
Run For Mary (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 10th halfway, headway under 2f out, ridden approaching straight, ran on well between horses under 1f out to 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 20, 1 1/4l behind Princess Zoe (10-13) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and pushed along after 2 out, no impression on principals before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in, 3rd of 5, 16 3/4l behind The Storyteller (11-10) at Galway 2m 5f Yielding in Sep.
Great Bear 12-1 (8-7) Led, ridden 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, weakened, 6th of 12, 10l behind Baron Samedi (9-4) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp hvy in Sep.
Father Ailbe (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Soon tracked leaders, effort straight, soon one pace, 6th of 14, 10 1/4l behind Shanroe (9-8) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Grand D'espagne (FR) 250-1 (9-7) Led, headed after 4f and 3rd halfway, dropped towards rear over 4f out, soon no extra and eased from 2f out, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Master Of Reality (9-7) at Down Royal 1m 6f lst (1) Yielding in Sep.
Tudor City (IRE) 80-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, no impression in rear after 3 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 10th of 14, 33 3/4l behind Drop The Anchor (9-13) at Listowel 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Walking On Glass (IRE) 5-2fav (9-9) Towards rear early, mid-division halfway, headway on outer in 3rd over 2f out, pushed along to go 2nd over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Jerandme (10-1) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Red Gerry (IRE) 9-2 (10-5) Held up towards rear, not fluent 2nd and 3rd, 13th at 5th, still going okay when not clear run after 3 out, pushed along in moderate 8th entering straight, 6th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace to 3rd run-in, 3rd of 16, 13l behind Politicise (10-9) at Listowel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Takarengo (IRE) 12-1 (10-2) A little slow into stride, soon chased leaders, bumped approaching straight, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Simply True (9-12) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
