soon tracked leaders in 4th, improved before straight, 3rd 1f out, no impression and one pace inside final furlong
dwelt, soon pushed along, towards rear, under pressure 5f out, switched left over 2f out, no impression from 1f out
slightly awkward leaving stalls, held up, soon raced in 10th, progress from before straight, led over 1f out, kept on closing stages, just held on
slowly into stride, soon pushed along and raced in 6th, ridden to go 4th 1f out, one pace
soon raced in 7th, raced on outer straight, no impression from 1f out
took keen hold early, soon held up in 12th, went 8th 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
dwelt and went slightly right out of stalls, soon pushed along and prominent in 2nd, led before straight, headed over 1f out, no extra and one pace final furlong
dwelt and swished tail start, soon switched left towards inner and raced in rear, not much over 2f out and switched left, went 5th 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, just failed
soon mid-division in 9th, ridden to go 6th 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
tracked leaders in 5th, soon took keen hold and closer order in 3rd, pushed along from 4f out, no extra from under 2f out
soon raced in 8th, pushed along approaching straight, no extra from over 1f out
went slightly right out of stalls, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, dropped to 7th 1f out, one pace
awkward leaving stalls, soon led, headed before straight, lost place and no extra over 1f out
held up, soon raced in 11th, raced on outer straight, one pace from over 1f out
Papa's Way has won twice, both times on this track, and has ben racing credibly over longer trips subsequently. Wither Hills won over 2m here in March and followed up three months later over this trip at the Curragh. He's only 4lb higher and could run into a place at a fair price. Lonan ran his best race for a long time at Galway a couple of weeks ago and has a victory on this track to his credit. Teochrios continues to run well though she's been climbing the ratings without winning and Eye Of The Tiger is the interesting one in the race. He landed a huge gamble at Lingfield in January and was having his first subsequent start at Ffos Las last month when performing with credit from an incredible 20lb higher mark. WAVER won a 1m2f handicap here last October and though he's only had four subsequent starts on the Flat he arrives here on a 4lb lower mark. He's been in winning form over hurdles and looks well in here.
Eye Of The Tiger (GER) 3-1 (9-7) Held up, good headway 3f out, every chance when bumped and carried right over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Yaakooum (8-12) at Ffos Las 1m 4f hcp 0-80 (4) gs in Aug.
Papa's Way (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Led, ridden 3f out, strongly pressed 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Notable Graduate (9-12) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp gf.
Waver (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Held up in rear, progress on outer into 5th halfway, ridden under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 3 1/2l behind Tooreen Legend (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gd.
Wither Hills (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, improved to 5th 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 12, 9l behind Winter Lion (9-5) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Shukhov (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, lost place over 3f out, ridden towards rear entering straight, progress on rail into 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Water Sprite (8-1) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp 50-80 gd.
Johann Bach (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, 10th before straight, soon no extra and eased inside final furlong, 9th of 13, 34l behind Juara (8-11) at Tipperary 1m 6f hcp 50-75 in Jun.
Lonan (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Disputed early, tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden to go 2nd entering straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Clondaw Warrior (10-0) at Galway 1m 4f App hcp gd.
Catchy Lass (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 3f out, no extra from 2f out, 13th of 14, 11l behind Money Spider (8-11) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Sharjah (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, 10th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 18, 6l behind Massini's Trap (9-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Banker Burke (IRE) 40-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 4f out, no extra over 3f out, 8th of 10, 19l behind Coolfighter (9-9) at Wexford 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Keep It Cool (IRE) 33-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 3f out, soon weakened, never a factor, 9th of 13, 17l behind Mahrajaan (8-0) at Listowel 1m 4f hcp gd.
Teochrios (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Prominent and led after 2f, ridden under 2f out and headed 150 yards out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Annagh Haven (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gd.
Timjoe (IRE) 33-1 (8-7) Soon led, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no extra, weakened, last of 11, 17l behind Tooreen Legend (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp gd.
Lions Charge (USA) 33-1 (8-13) Held up 5th, headway to 3rd under 5f out, driven to lead entering straight, under pressure and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 9l behind Carraroe Flyer (8-11) at Dundalk 2m hcp 50-75 pol.
