mid-division, some headway on outer over 2f out and ridden in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along in rear early straight, kept on one pace from under 2f out
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden 2f out, under pressure over 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
slowly into stride and pushed along early, mid-division on inner before halfway, ridden early straight and 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, pushed along in straight and dropped to rear 2f out, no extra
held up towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no impression on outer under 2f out, no extra, eased final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and no impression 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong
towards rear, some headway on inner early straight, ridden in 6th over 1f out, progress between horses inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
made all, 3 lengths clear halfway, travelling well over 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, pushed along early straight, ridden and no impression in mid-division 2f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along and towards rear halfway, ridden and some headway on inner over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, eased inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
Ger Lyons saddles three in this lucrative auction race final and Colin Keane's presence on board ARMY RECRUIT (NAP) looks significant as his mount has produced three good runs in maiden company. He was on board Kestrel Prince for his two victories at Roscommon so must believe his mount is well in here. Dadoozdart was four lengths behind the latter at Roscommon in August before running well in another lucrative event at the Curragh while Gustavus Weston hails from a yard in form and followed a promising debut at Gowran with an impressive victory at Fairyhouse so he's on the short-list. Hammersmith and Cedars Of Lebanon are experienced performers who are closely matched on their 1-2 over the course and distance three weeks ago in which the latter just prevailed. Dark Pursuit and Army Recruit, 1-2 at Down Royal last month, are others with chances.
Gustavus Weston (IRE) 4-1fav (9-7) Raced in 5th early, 6th into straight, progress 2f out, led 1f out, stayed on well, won at Fairyhouse 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep beating That's Not Me (8-6) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Kestrel Prince (IRE) 6-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leader, progress to lead after 2f, ridden and pressed under 2f out, headed under 1f out, kept on, rallied to lead close home, won at Roscommon 7f sft in Aug beating Dark Conqueror (9-3) by hd, 14 ran.
Rinty Maginty (IRE) 4-1 (9-2) Chased leaders in 3rd, took closer order from 3f out and soon ridden to challenge in 2nd, no impression and weakened from over 1f out, last of 5, 11 3/4l behind Urban Light (9-2) at Killarney 1m Yielding in Aug.
Hammersmith (IRE) 5-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and headway to challenge 1f out, under pressure and soon edged right, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 6, 1l behind Cedars Of Lebanon (8-11) at Naas 6f gd in Sep.
Dadoozdart 12-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on final furlong, 4th of 18, 3l behind Barbill (9-3) at Curragh 6f stks Good - Yielding in Sep.
Dark Pursuit 12-1 (9-3) A little uneasy in stalls, pushed along to be prominent, on terms over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, reduced lead at the finish, won at Down Royal 7f mdn gd in Sep beating Army Recruit (9-3) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Pulsing Dragon (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division early, improved to chase leaders after 2 1/2f, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression in 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Major Reward (8-13) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Sep.
Will Be King (IRE) 9-2 (9-5) Led, joined after 1 1/2f, headed after 2f, disputed again 3f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Playa Del Puente (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Oct.
Army Recruit (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Disputed, led after 1 1/2f, disputed again after 3f, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, kept on inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Circus Maximus (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m mdn hvy in Sep.
Thief Of Joy (IRE) 6-1 (8-13) Dwelt, towards rear and detached, some headway but no impression when impeded over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 5 1/2l behind Gustavus Weston (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Sunblessed (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to press leaders 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Leagan Gaeilge (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m mdn fll Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Cedars Of Lebanon (IRE) 6-1 (8-11) Made all, pushed along 2f out and strongly pressed 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, asserted close home, won at Naas 6f gd in Sep beating Hammersmith (9-6) by 1l, 6 ran.
Dragon Roll (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace, no extra final 100 yards, last of 8, 30 1/2l behind Just Wonderful (9-0) at Curragh 1m Grp 3 fll stks (1) Good - Yielding in Sep.
Lady Marengo (IRE) 11-2 (8-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along approaching straight, soon ridden and no extra over 2f out, last of 8, 16 1/4l behind Credenza (8-11) at Cork 1m hcp gd in Oct.
Tosen Shauna (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Soon raced in 8th, headway and effort straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 6 1/4l behind Sparkle'n'joy (9-0) at Leopardstown 7f lst fll stks (1) gf in Sep.
She's My Dream (IRE) 18-1 (8-8) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, some headway on outer in 4th over 1f out, ridden and kept on one pace into moderate 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Mary Salome (8-10) at Cork 6f mdn fll gd in Oct.
Hidden Spark (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Prominent, soon led, headed after 1f, 2nd halfway, under pressure and ridden over 2f out, lost place over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 7th of 12, 4l behind Eagle Song (9-3) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
Munees Gemini (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Social Graces (8-6) at Listowel 7f mdn fll hvy in Sep.
Njord (IRE) 16-1 (8-13) Dwelt, raced in 11th from early, no impression when edged left over 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Gustavus Weston (9-7) at Fairyhouse 6f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
