This is a charity event with varying degrees of competence amongst horses and riders. FAVORITE MOON, who has won major handicaps at Haydock and in Australia, is rated 100 though unlikely to run up to that mark any time soon judging on his run in a Listed race here and over hurdles a couple of weeks ago. Connections will be very disappointed if he can't win a race of this nature. Tipperary winner Whatcouldhavebeen along with useful hurdler Duffle Coat may prove best of the remainder.
Choice Of Mine (AUS) 66-1 (11-0) Soon tracked leader in close 2nd, lost place approaching halfway, ridden in rear from 3f out and no impression, kept on again to go moderate 4th over 1f out, 4th of 7, 27l behind Benaud (11-0) at Bellewstown 1m 4f Yielding in Jun.
Duffle Coat (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, dropped to last at 6th, trailing and not fluent next, pulled up after 8th, at Navan 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jan.
Takarengo (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Dwelt slightly, soon in touch, took closer order in 3rd before halfway, no impression on clear leader in moderate 3rd 3f out, moderate 4th under 2f out, no extra in moderate 5th final furlong, 5th of 7, 13 1/2l behind Shoshone Warrior (11-5) at Leopardstown 1m 7f gd in Jul.
Benkei (IRE) 125-1 (11-5) Dwelt and awkward leaving stalls, raced towards rear, 6th halfway, no impression in moderate 6th 2f out, weakened final furlong, 6th of 7, 19l behind Shoshone Warrior (11-5) at Leopardstown 1m 7f gd in Jul.
Cluan Dara (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 11th of 14, 28 1/2l behind Pythion (11-1) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Drakensberg (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway early straight, 10th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 20, 7 3/4l behind Moracana (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Made For Minds (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Soon prominent, disputed after 1 1/2f, led after 2f, ridden and headed under 3f out, soon no extra and weakened, last of 17, 23l behind Secret Sea (10-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in May.
The Mouse Doctor (IRE) 22-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 7th 2f out, no extra, 6th of 9, 19 3/4l behind Nibiru (9-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 6f gd in Jul.
The Truant (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Always behind, mistake and pushed along 5th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp sft in Jan.
The West's Awake (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, no extra in 4th entering straight, weakened, 7th of 11, 34l behind Bold Emperor (10-8) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Vermilion Cliffs (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) In rear, never in contention, 7th of 8, dist behind Jelski (11-13) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (4) gs in Jun.
Bambeano (IRE) 125-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden in 8th over 2f out, no impression, 6th of 15, 9 1/4l behind Perotan (9-3) at Bellewstown 1m 4f mdn fll sft in Jul.
Whatcouldhavebeen (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Dwelt, soon mid-division, pushed along early and at stages after, 4th halfway, 3rd 5f out, ridden over 2f out, 2nd 1f out and led final 150 yards, kept on well, won at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun beating Litteratus (8-7) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Tim Rocco (GER) 14-1 (10-13) Led narrowly, headed and dropped to 3rd before 2 out, lost place and weakened quickly approaching straight, 11th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Darkened (11-13) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Favorite Moon (GER) 5-1 (11-12) Prominent, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 5th at last, no impression, 5th of 16, 12 1/2l behind The Friday Man (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Kalamkan (USA) 28-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, reminders and pushed along, no impression, tailed off, 8th of 13, dist behind Journey West (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
