towards rear, some headway from early straight, kept on well without threatening
held up in rear, kept on well in straight without reaching leaders
held up towards rear, good headway on inner early straight, went 2nd 1f out but soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace
soon led and made virtually all, asserted over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, no threat under 2f out, eased when beaten
prominent, 4th halfway, 2nd entering straight, no extra from 1f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
towards rear, some headway between horses over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, nearest at finish
mid-division, 9th entering straight, no extra from over 1f out
prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden along entering straight, no extra over 1f out, eased when beaten inside final furlong
chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, no extra from over 1f out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along entering straight, 4th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, 9th halfway, 5th over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, 8th halfway, 5th entering straight, no extra over 1f out, weakened
mid-division, headway on outer early straight, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace but no impression on winner
prominent, chased leaders halfway, ridden and no extra approaching straight, weakened
rear of mid-division, some headway early straight, no extra from 1f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 8th entering straight, soon no extra, eased when beaten final furlong
rear of mid-division, never a factor, some headway from early straight, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, soon headway racing keenly to track leaders, 2nd halfway, no extra early straight and weakened, eased
Joseph O'Brien and the rapidly improving Fred Fenster look a formidable combination but, though Edward Lynam's charge has won his last two races by a combined 12 lengths, he has been raised a massive 15lb and will find this much tougher. Take It To The Max has been in cracking form all year and is just 6lb higher after his success at Ayr. He'll get a good ride from Leigh Roche and is on the short-list as is Star Links, though he's better handicapped on the all-weather. Boom To Bust didn't enjoy Polytrack last time and is better judged on his earlier maiden success. The claim of pony-riding champion Megan Carberry will aid his cause but Shirley Blake continues to climb the weights without winning. ADAM'S RETURN has run just four times this season and loves soft ground. He scored over 7f here from 5lb lower in July and showed there was another race in him on his return at the Curragh. Samantha Bell has been riding well and the combination get the nod in a wide-open event.
Castle Bar Sling (USA) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division best, 7th early, no impression approaching straight, 8th of 10, 20l behind Park Ranger (8-11) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp hvy in Sep.
Extraterrestrial 14-1 (8-9) Held up rear of mid-division on outside, good headway over 2f out, chased leaders over 1f out, stayed on to lead final 125 yards, headed and not pace of winner close home, 2nd of 18, nk behind Vainglory (8-4) at York 1m hcp 0-100 (2) gd.
Fred Fenster (IRE) 9-10fav (9-12) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 2nd 3f out, closed on leader 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, won at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 sft beating Shiramiyna (9-12) by 4 1/2l, 18 ran.
Take It To The Max 11-4fav (9-7) Held up in touch, went 3rd over 3f out, went 2nd over 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well, driven out, won at Ayr 1m hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep beating Come Here Yew (8-11) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Maundy Money 10-1 (8-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 10th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Flic Flac (9-1) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol.
Tobar Na Gaoise (IRE) 7-2 (9-9) Disputed lead early, niggled along from 5f out, soon under pressure in 3rd, no extra and kept on same pace straight, 3rd of 5, 4 1/2l behind Dodging Bullets (9-9) at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo hcp in Aug.
New Magic (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Soon mid-division, 6th early, no impression from 3f out, 10th of 11, 29l behind Sikara (9-1) at Cork 1m fll hcp 60-90 sft.
Elusive Award (USA) 11-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden early straight, 6th 1f out, no extra final furlong, 8th of 14, 6l behind Denny Crane (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 60-90 pol.
Star Links (USA) 7-1 (8-10) Slow to load, soon tracked leaders, led travelling well into straight, pressed from over 1f out, headed and kept on same pace from over 50yds out, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Park Ranger (8-11) at Listowel 1m 1f hcp hvy in Sep.
Toufan Express 4-1fav (9-5) Reshod before start, soon tracked leaders, 3rd before straight, challenged 2f out, no impression under pressure in 4th and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 2 1/4l behind Maundy Money (8-9) at Tipperary 7f hcp 60-100 hvy.
Boom To Bust (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Never a factor, 10th of 14, 6l behind Obviously (9-5) at Dundalk 7f 3yo hcp 60-95 pol.
Shirley Blake (IRE) 13-2 (9-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, went moderate 3rd approaching straight, 2nd well over 1f out, no impression on winner and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 11, 3l behind Mamma Rosa (8-5) at Listowel 1m fll hcp sft in Sep.
Money Trader (IRE) 50-1 (8-6) Always towards rear, 25th of 28, 19l behind Six of Hearts (9-7) at Curragh 6f hcp gd in Jun.
Winning Impact (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, headway into 4th 1f out, kept on under pressure to lead well inside final furlong, won at Roscommon 7f hcp 50-85 sft in Sep beating Balladiene (8-9) by nk, 15 ran.
Ted Dolly (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Prominent, slightly impeded 1 1/2f out, soon no impression no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 4 1/2l behind Maundy Money (8-9) at Tipperary 7f hcp 60-100 hvy.
Balladiene (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway into 4th over 2f out, moderate 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace but no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 18, 5l behind Jills Ballet (9-2) at Curragh 1m app hcp 50-85 sft.
Maal (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 12th of 22, 12l behind Tupelo Honey (9-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80 sft.
Royal Intruder 7-1 (10-0) Soon mid-division, no impression from 2f out, 13th of 16, 12l behind Smoky Cloud (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f app hcp 50-75 gd in Sep.
Adam's Return (IRE) 10-3fav (8-10) Held up towards rear, late headway in 8th 1f out, kept on final furlong, 5th of 15, 2l behind Good Time Sue (9-5) at Curragh 1m hcp 60-100 in Sep.
Independent Girl (IRE) 8-1 (9-4) Led, ridden clear 3f out, reduced advantage 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 9l behind Fred Fenster (9-12) at Navan 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 sft.
Badger Or Bust (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Towards rear, some late headway from over 1f out, 10th of 22, 6l behind Tupelo Honey (9-4) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 55-80 sft.
Mctaggart (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, driven along approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 13th of 14, 23l behind Acushladear (9-10) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol.
Gra Geal Mo Chroi (IRE) 33-1 (7-13) Mid-division, 10th 3f out, ridden into 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 18, 1 1/4l behind Midnight Soprano (9-0) at Navan 1m 2f fll hcp 60-90 sft.
