raced in 7th early, disputed 6th over 2f out, improved to challenge on inner from over 1f out, on terms inside final furlong, led final 100yds, kept on well
raced in 8th early, pushed along 3f out, closed into 5th into straight, no impression over 1f out, soon no extra
slowly into stride, towards rear, 10th over 2f out, some headway but no impression over 1f out, one pace
soon close up and disputed lead, pushed along 3f out, lost place from over 2f out, weakened
towards rear, progress to dispute 6th over 2f out, soon effort on outer, challenged over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
pushed along at stages from early, soon tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd into straight, challenged over 1f out, soon on terms and bumped slightly, headed final 100yds, one pace and dropped to 3rd near finish
raced in 5th early, pushed along under 3f out, soon not much room briefly, 4th into straight, challenged over 1f out, every chance inside last, kept on into 2nd near finish without reaching winner
slowly into stride, in rear and pushed along, still last over 2f out, kept on same pace
soon led and disputed, headed and squeezed for room between horses inside final furlong, no extra
raced in 6th early, dropped to 9th over 2f out, soon no impression
Sacchoandvanzetti was engaged to run in the 2.05 here yesterday where he looked to have a chance. Refulgence Star never really got going over this trip at Cork but stayed on late and today's conditions should suit. Arcturus was always being chased along over 7f at Roscommon but his yard remains in outstanding form and further progress looks guaranteed. DREAMBOAT DAVE attracted support at Bellewstown and, though he never looked likely to play a part in the finish, stayed on strongly and will be suited by the testing ground. Soloheadbeg has a strong middle-distance pedigree and may prove best of the remainder.
Arcturus (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, 5th before halfway, pushed along before straight, no extra and one pace final furlong, 5th of 8, 10 1/2l behind Cosmic Horizon (9-3) at Roscommon 7f gd in Sep.
Dreamboat Dave (IRE) 6-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and progress over 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 16, 4 3/4l behind Power Down (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Grove Gold (IRE) Mustameet gelding out of Katies Crown.
Han Solo 33-1 (9-3) Slowly into stride, towards rear, never a factor, pushed along early straight and no impression in 9th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 7th of 11, 9 1/4l behind Gold Jasmine (8-12) at Tipperary 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
How Am I Looking (IRE) Canford Cliffs colt out of Janet Livermore.
Improving (IRE) 80-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, 9th of 11, 14 1/4l behind Duckett's Grove (9-5) at Cork 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Refulgence Star (IRE) 50-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along halfway, ridden 3f out, moderate 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Duckett's Grove (9-5) at Cork 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Sacchoandvanzetti (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Soon disputed lead, headed and slightly impeded over 1f out, no impression after, 7th of 23, 7 1/4l behind Breaking Story (9-5) at Curragh 7f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Soloheadbeg (IRE) Excelebration colt out of Quiritis.
Zeb Spirit (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 17 3/4l behind Power Down (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m mdn gd in Aug.
Vineyard Sound (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, lost place after 2f and 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Gold Jasmine (8-12) at Tipperary 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
