soon chased leaders, 9th halfway, dropped to rear 1f out, no extra
soon chased leaders, 10th halfway, 9th 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
soon led, joined from halfway, soon pushed along, headed from 2f out, dropped to 18th 1f out and no impression
soon chased leaders, 8th halfway, closed into 2nd 1f out, no impression and one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along to challenge over 2f out, still 5th 1f out, no impression and kept on inside final furlong
soon mid-division, 12th halfway, soon pushed along, 15th 1f out, no impression and kept on inside final furlong
soon mid-division, 11th halfway, travelling smoothly over 2f out, soon switched left, still 11th 1f out, switched right under 1f out and stumbled, soon challenged and stayed on well, just failed
soon towards rear, last halfway, soon pushed along, 10th 1f out, no impression and kept on inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, on terms 2f out, 3rd 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
held up, 15th halfway, not much room and switched right approaching final furlong where 7th, no impression and kept on inside final furlong
held up, 17th halfway, switched left 2f out, still 17th 1f out, soon switched right, one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, dropped to 12th 1f out, one pace
held up, 18th halfway, closer in 6th 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, soon pushed along, lost place 1f out, no impression and kept on inside final furlong
soon mid-division, 13th halfway, pushed along 2f out, went 4th 1f out, no impression and one pace inside final furlong
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along to challenge 2f out, 8th 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
soon towards rear, 16th halfway, 13th 1f out, one pace
soon mid-division, 14th halfway, dropped to 19th 1f out and switched right, no impression
soon towards rear, pushed along before halfway where 19th, 16th 1f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong
Last year's winner was drawn high but the majority of recent winners have been berthed low. My Good Brother, successful a year ago, is 16lb higher though Gary Halpin's claim will aid his cause. Champion elect Pat Smullen has been on board Majestic Queen for her last three starts, all in Group Three company, and his mount looks to have a very good chance on her victory at that level at Leopardstown. David O'Meara has two entries though Out Do was due to run in yesterday's Portland at Doncaster so it's WATCHABLE who should represent the yard and he's taken to land the spoils despite a high draw. He's only had six runs yet has produced superb efforts in top handicaps over 7f at Ascot on his two latest starts and will be suited by the drop in trip. Fellow Yorkshire raider Richard Fahey also has a pair of entries and both Tatlisu and Arctic Feeling have excellent chances with the former possibly just best of them. Another UK raider, Mike Murphy's Discussiontofollow, is progressing well and wasn't far behind in the Stewards' Cup while Tipperary winner Lady Mega is amongst a host of entries with chances in a wide-open contest.
Farmleigh House (IRE) 22-1 (9-0) 13th of 14, 8l behind Russian Soul (9-2) at Meydan(UAE) 6f Group 3 stks (3yo+) (1) in Feb.
Majestic Queen (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Soon raced in 5th, 7th 2f out, tight for room 1 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 2l behind Jamesie (9-6) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 (1) gd in Aug.
My Good Brother (IRE) 13-2 (9-11) Broke well, tracked leader in close 2nd, ridden under 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 5, 1 1/2l behind Caspian Prince (9-11) at Dundalk 5f 3yo stks pol.
Discussiontofollow (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Held up towards rear, headway over 1f out, chasing leaders when slightly hampered inside final furlong, ran on, not reach leaders, 6th of 24, 2 3/4l behind Intrinsic (8-11) at Goodwood 6f hcp (2) gf in Aug.
Watchable 10-1 (8-10) Never far away tracking leaders, headway over 2f out, ridden and stayed on inside final furlong, kept on towards finish, but not reach winner, 3rd of 29, 1 1/4l behind Heavy Metal (8-9) at Ascot 7f hcp (2) gd in Jul.
Forest Edge (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Slowly into stride, outpaced in rear, headay over 1f out, not clear run entering final furlong, never dangerous, 5th of 12, 10l behind B Fifty Two (9-8) at Chester 5f hcp 0-100 (2) gs in Aug.
Bubbly Bellini (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Held up, 12th halfway, soon pushed along, 13th 1f out, soon no impression, one pace, 12th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Tylery Wonder (8-11) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Zalty (FR) 7-2fav (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Maremmadiavola (9-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Kernoff (IRE) 7-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, 9th of 14, 5l behind Maremmadiavola (9-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Aug.
Tatlisu (IRE) 8-1 (8-13) Raced stand side, slowly into stride, midfield, ridden to challenge when bumped over 1f out, ran on closing stages, nearest finish, 3rd of 19, 3/4l behind Out Do (9-1) at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug.
Arctic Feeling (IRE) 5-2 (8-11) In rear, headway 3f out, led over 2f out, clear inside final furlong, ran on well, comfortably, won at Epsom Downs 6f hcp 0-90 (3) sft in Aug beating Huntsmans Close (9-7) by 4l, 6 ran.
Masai (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Towards rear, 15th halfway, soon pushed along, ridden to go 6th 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 17, 2 1/4l behind Tylery Wonder (8-11) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Tylery Wonder (IRE) 6-1fav (8-11) Soon led on outer, headed and close 5th halfway, on terms again 2f out, led and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Aug beating Local Flier (8-1) by 3/4l, 17 ran.
Lady Mega (IRE) 15-8fav (8-5) Tracked leaders, progress to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tipperary 5f hcp gf in Aug beating In Salutem (8-8) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Liberty Jack (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Raced near side, held up, headway over 1f out, ran on inside final furlong, never nearer, 4th of 18, 2 1/4l behind Compton Park (9-12) at Thirsk 6f hcp 0-90 (3) gd in Aug.
Shipyard (USA) 10-3fav (9-4) Played up before start, chased leaders, ridden in 2nd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Kanes Pass (8-10) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Strait Of Zanzibar (USA) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division and 6th halfway, ridden from 2f out, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 14th of 21, 4 1/2l behind Sretaw (8-8) at Curragh 1m hcp in Aug.
Oor Jock (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Mid-division, took closer order from 2f out and lead inside final furlong, soon strongly pressed and headed 150 yards out, dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 19, 2 1/2l behind Captain Cullen (10-0) at Curragh 6f hcp in Aug.
Local Flier 10-1 (8-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged and on terms 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 3/4l behind Tylery Wonder (8-11) at Curragh 6f hcp gf in Aug.
Sunraider (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Towards rear and outpaced, kept on well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Red Pike (9-7) at Hamilton 6f hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Aug.
Out Do 7-1fav (9-1) Raced far side, mid-division, smooth headway over 2f out, soon not clear run, ran on strongly to be overall leader well inside final furlong, driven out, won at Ripon 6f hcp (2) gd in Aug beating Spinatrix (9-6) by 1/2l, 19 ran.
