led, 2 lengths lead halfway, pushed along and headed under 2f out, soon ridden and no extra from 1f out, eased
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along 4f out, ridden and no impression early straight, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along under 4f out, no impression and short of room 1f out, kept on well inside final 100 yards, nearest at finish
mid-division, pushed along over 2f out and some headway early straight, 6th and ridden 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong
always prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along and led entering straight, soon ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
held up towards rear, pushed along under 4f out, ridden and no impression early straight, kept on one pace on outer inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and 2nd briefly 1f out, no impression final 100 yards
mid-division, pushed along 4f out and some headway 2f out, 5th and ridden entering straight, soon no impression and no extra final furlong
dwelt, soon mid-division and headway on outer before halfway, 3rd 5f out, pushed along and lost place entering straight, soon no extra
rear of mid-division on inner, pushed along and closer 2f out, not clear run early straight and 7th 1f out, kept on well between horses to go 2nd close home
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway on outer over 2f out, 5th and ridden 1f out, kept on one pace
Little Brother isn't the most consistent but is well capable of winning this at his best having won over the track and trip a year ago and beating a big field at Leopardstown in May. Brehon Star's lone success at Ballinrobe came over an extended 1m1f though he was staying on over 1m3f at Killarney and has surprisingly been dropped 1lb. CLIFFTOP doesn't win often but followed a short-head victory over a subsequent winner when tackling 1m1f at Leopardstown with a narrow defeat over slightly further at Navan and a decent run over hurdles so he looks the one to beat. The lightly-raced Clan Jock should be winning soon but Final Endeavour's two victories have been on very testing ground.
Final Endeavour (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Soon led, 2 lengths clear halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and headed early final furlong, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Franno (9-5) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Ally Cay (IRE) 10-1 (9-10) Towards rear, pushed along 4f out, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 9 1/4l behind Loingseoir (10-2) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Happy Company (IRE) 9-2 (9-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, ran wide off bend entering straight, ridden and no impression on leader 1f out, weakened final 150 yards, 5th of 8, 5 1/4l behind Peregrine Run (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Grey Serge 25-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, towards rear and not clear run under 2f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 12th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Park Row (9-11) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in May.
Clan Jock (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 3rd at halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Leviosa (9-8) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Greenpanda (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Prominent, on terms approaching straight, headed run-in, one pace, 3rd of 22, 1 3/4l behind Aarons Day (11-12) at Naas 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Strip Light (IRE) 17-2 (9-1) Waited with in mid-division, raced keenly, 7th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, soon progress on inner,, 2nd of 10, hd behind New Society (10-0) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Pikaia (IRE) 22-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along and some headway early straight, ridden under 2f out and 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 7 1/4l behind Wild Shot (9-11) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Brehon Star (IRE) 7-2fav (9-13) Rear of mid-division, reminders before halfway, under pressure in 10th 3 1/2f out, ridden under 3f out, effort 1 1/2f out, kept on to 2nd final strides, not trouble easy winner, 2nd of 14, 3 3/4l behind Sea Appeal (10-0) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Go Large (IRE) 10-3 (9-13) Mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on under pressure to go 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 2 3/4l behind Bader Ginsburg (9-1) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Enquire Within (IRE) 4-1 (8-7) Chased leaders towards outer, raced keenly, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra, 7th of 10, 9 3/4l behind New Society (10-0) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Kalanoura (IRE) 15-2 (9-10) Led early, tracked leaders and 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight, 5th and ridden 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 12, 14 1/2l behind Miss Louise (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Wojood 9-2 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and some headway in 6th 2f out, soon ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Miss Louise (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Little Brother (IRE) 11-4 (8-13) In touch on inner, 3rd halfway, ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression on leader under 1f out, dropped to 4th final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 4th of 8, 4 3/4l behind Peregrine Run (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Clifftop 28-1 (11-8) Raced in 4th, closed on leaders from 2 out and pushed along from last, no impression on principals and kept on into 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 5, 9 1/2l behind Buddy Rich (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Noble Expression 100-1 (12-0) Waited with, soon mid-division, pushed along 5 out, one pace from before 3 out, 7th of 17, 36 3/4l behind One For Joe (11-6) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Take A Turn (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Slowly away and behind, closed up halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 13, 5 1/2l behind Time And Money (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jul.
