mid-division, 10th halfway, progress straight and 2nd 2f out, soon ridden, no extra and dropped to 4th final 100 yards
prominent, tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 5th early straight, no extra over 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, progress straight and went 5th under 3f out, under pressure in 4th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, just failed
mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra under 3f out
prominent early, chased leaders, closer in 3rd halfway, lost place approaching straight, no extra
chased leaders, closer in 7th halfway, went 3rd early straight, ridden 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, progress approaching straight and 2nd 3f out, no impression in 4th 2f out, weakened
dwelt, always rear, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor, no extra in straight
rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, moderate 7th 2f out, kept on one pace to go 5th inside final furlong
chased leaders, 8th halfway, progress to lead approaching straight, asserted under 3f out and soon ridden, kept on under pressure inside final furlong, held on
towards rear, ridden and some progress straight, moderate 6th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
led after 1f, headed approaching straight, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off
chased leaders, closer in 6th halfway, lost place approaching straight and towards rear 3f out, went moderate 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, closer in 4th halfway, ridden early straight and no extra under 3f out, weakened
chased leaders, closer in 5th halfway, ridden in 6th early straight, no extra 2f out
IRISH MINT is one of the least exposed after winning on her handicap debut at Sligo in August. This longer trip should suit and she's just preferred to Face Value. The latter won this in 2012 and arrives on the back of a victory at Listowel when Modem was back in third. A winner over 1m2f at Leopardstown, Scooping is another stepping up in distance while Hazariban is upped 7lb for scoring over track and trip back in April. Strandfield Lady was placed in an amateurs' race at the Curragh recently while The Fox Tully could bounce back at any time off his current mark.
Strandfield Lady (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Slowly into stride, towards rear, headway on outer into 8th 4f out, 6th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, soon no impression, one pace,, 3rd of 14, 2 3/4l behind Hurricane Ridge (10-12) at Curragh 1m 4f gf in Sep.
Face Value 20-1 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress on outer entering straight and ridden to dispute 1f out, kept on under pressure, led close home, won at Listowel 1m 6f hcp gd in Sep beating Kabjoy (8-9) by nk, 8 ran.
The Fox Tully (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) Soon chased leaders, 8th early, towards rear approaching straight where raced towards outer, still travelling smoothly 2f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 4th of 14, 2l behind Rocky Bleier (9-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp.
All About Alfie (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Went right out of stalls, soon chased leaders, 9th approaching straight, closed to challenge from 3f out, no impression from under 2f out, moderate 4th 1f out, one pace, 5th of 17, 10l behind Bazaar (9-9) at Navan 1m 2f hcp.
One Cool Shabra (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Disputed lead early, 2nd before halfway, ridden 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 9th of 13, 19l behind Offer (10-0) at Naas 1m 4f hcp hvy in Oct '12.
Modem 7-2 (8-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out, no impression in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Face Value (8-4) at Listowel 1m 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Sheilas Wish (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Held up, soon towards rear, 9th approaching straight, no impression from under 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, last of 14, 17l behind Rocky Bleier (9-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp.
Safe Home (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Dwelt, in rear, no danger and kept on from 2f out, 15th of 24, 20l behind Shukhov (8-9) at Curragh 1m App hcp.
Shadow Catcher 4-1 (8-3) Waited with, struggling from 4f out, no impression from before straight, last of 8, 31l behind Solo Performer (9-6) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun '13.
Solar Focus (IRE) 9-1 (9-4) Prominent, 8th approaching straight, soon pushed along and no impression, no extra and eased over 1f out, 15th of 17, 25l behind Bazaar (9-9) at Navan 1m 2f hcp.
Hazariban (IRE) 13-8fav (9-2) Rear of mid-division, ridden and progress early straight, went 4th over 1f out, switched left inside final furlong and challenged between horses to lead close home, won at Navan 1m 5f hcp sft in Apr beating Chill (9-8) by hd, 17 ran.
Papaya (IRE) 11-2 (9-13) Led, joined 5f out, ridden and headed 4f out, soon weakened, 10th of 14, 17l behind Mahrajaan (9-1) at Down Royal 1m 5f app hcp 47-65 gf in Sep.
Scooping (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Made all, ridden and 3 lengths clear over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 50-70 gd in Jun beating Panama Hat (8-13) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Irish Mint (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Raced in 6th, ridden from over 3f out, improved into 4th 1f, lead 100 yards out and kept on well close home, won at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo app hcp in Aug beating Temasek Star (9-2) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Drummore Road (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Tracked leaders, pushed along on inside 3f out, weakened 2f out, beaten and hampered on rail soon after, 5th of 6, 11l behind Chesil Beach (8-13) at Chester 1m 5f 3yo hcp 0-85 (4) gs in Sep.
Gold Not Silver (IRE) 5-1 (7-11) Rear of mid-division, closer approaching straight and ridden in 2nd 2f out, 3rd 1f out and no extra under pressure inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Black Spot On (8-4) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 47-75 hvy in Apr.
Light Storm Cass (IRE) 14-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 5f out, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, eased over 1f out, 8th of 9, 37l behind Coolfighter (10-0) at Tramore 1m 4f clm stks in Aug.
Little Stampy (IRE) 25-1 (9-4) Held up in rear, ridden in last 2f out, moderate 12th 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 13, 2 1/2l behind Eloge (8-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f app hcap pol.
Silver Gauntlet (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Mid-division, dropped towards rear halfway, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened, 14th of 15, 41l behind Clondaw Warrior (10-0) at Galway 1m 4f App hcp gd in Sep.
Skimming Stone (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra from 2f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 14, 16l behind Master Melody (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-65 pol.
