rear of mid-division, headway from 3f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression
slowly away and always behind
prominent, 3rd 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leaders, 6th 4f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division early, headway to chased leaders before halfway, 2nd 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
rear of mid-division, some progress 4f out, ridden and kept on same pace from 2f out
chased leaders, weakened from 4f out
slowly into stride and in rear, ridden along in poor 13th entering straight, headway on outer from 2f out, went 2nd final furlong, kept on
chased leaders, weakened from 4f out
led, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong
held up towards rear, headway from 4f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
mid-division, no impression before straight
always behind
DUSTY TRAIL, six times a winner on the Flat, is well in on the ratings if anywhere near his best and the fact that Johnny Murtagh is on board suggests he's ready for another success. Via Del Corso last ran on the Flat in June and scored over 1m1f at Ballinrobe. He's been racing over hurdles subsequently and this trip should bring out the best in him. Asian Wing ran a fine race behind Lough Ferrib at Fairyhouse in June and though disappointing since it would be no surprise to see him bounce back while Khan Tengri has won twice over hurdles this summer and is now much better than a 47-rated handicapper. Gabh Mo Leithsceal has more scope than most of these but looked as though he needed further when staying on over 1m3f at Killarney so this may prove too short.
Dusty Trail (IRE) 7-4fav (9-9) Raced in 3rd, 2nd over 6f out, dropped to 3rd again approaching 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 2nd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Quench The Flame (9-12) at Tramore 1m 4f hcp 50-75 hvy in Aug.
Gabh Mo Leithsceal (IRE) 7-2fav (9-8) Prominent, 4th halfway, ridden entering straight, 3rd 1 1/2f out, challenged under pressure entering final furlong, every chance 100 yards from finish, kept on, 3rd of 15, 3/4l behind Diamond Pro (8-10) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 47-65.
Quai Du Roi (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) 8th of 11, 31l behind Oscar Gale (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m stks gs in Apr.
Allyonice (IRE) 66-1 (9-13) Soon mid-division, 6th halfway, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 2f out, 9th of 10, 12l behind Vedani (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn stks sft in Jun.
Via Del Corso 8-1 (8-10) Always prominent, in front from 4f out, ridden clear from 2f out, reduced lead and just held on near finish, won at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 47-65 sft in Jun beating Painted Fingers (8-7) by nk, 16 ran.
Asian Wing (IRE) 8-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 9th before halfway, one pace straight, 12th of 15, 12l behind Diamond Pro (8-10) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp 47-65.
Caracal 33-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 5th of 10, 5l behind Dream Applause (11-4) at Laytown 7f amt stk.
Posh Frock (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 13, 8l behind Accompanist (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Aug.
Reasons Unknown (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 7l behind Saint By Day (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Hollymount King (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Towards rear for most, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 11th of 15, 24l behind Morethanafeeling (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m 1f app hcp 47-65 gs in Aug.
Khan Tengri (IRE) 50-1 (7-11) Always towards rear, last of 21, well behind What A Charm (9-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Oct '10.
Ridayef (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 16, 22l behind Star Of Aragon (9-7) at Wexford 1m 6f hcp 47-65 in May.
Armed Guard (IRE) 8-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 4f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 5th of 14, 18l behind Coach Bombay (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
Valley Of Stars (IRE) 12-1 (8-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 10th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Accompanist (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in Aug.
Flash Empress (IRE) 50-1 (9-10) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 16l behind Imaginationrunwild (9-0) at Down Royal 7f fll mdn stks gf in Jun.
Acts Out Loud (USA) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, ridden along at halfway, weakened, 16th of 17, 35l behind Legendary Times (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f app hcp 47-65 gs in May.
Word For Word (IRE) 11-4fav (9-10) Settled in rear of mid-division, some headway early straight, no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Cash Or Casualty (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in May.
