chased leaders, 8th and progress from before straight, challenged 2f out and on terms, led inside final furlong, stayed on well
soon towards rear, 17th before straight, not much room over 2f out, 12th over 1f out and no impression, kept on
held up towards rear, a little keen, pushed along in 19th before straight, not much room 2f out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 2nd and pushed along approaching straight, dropped to 8th over 1f out, soon no impression
held up, 15th before straight, one pace under pressure from over 1f out
towards rear, 13th before straight, went 6th under pressure over 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
chased leaders, took keen hold, 11th before straight, soon no impression, no extra and eased over 1f out
mid-division, 9th before straight, improved to challenge 2f out, soon disputed lead, headed and 3rd from 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 14th before straight, no impression from 2f out, dropped to 16th and no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders, pushed along over 4f out, 3rd before straight, lost place and no extra from over 1f out
chased leaders, 5th before straight, improved to challenge 2f out, soon disputed lead, headed inside final furlong, kept on without matching winner
chased leaders, pushed along over 4f out, 10th before straight, no impression in 13th and one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 7th and progress from before straight, one pace under pressure from over 1f out
led, pushed along early straight, headed from 2f out, dropped to 4th over 1f out, one pace
towards rear, 16th before straight, went 11th under pressure over 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
mid-division, 12th before straight, chased leaders in 10th over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 6th and pushed along before straight, soon no impression and no extra from over 1f out
ran loose before start, towards rear, 20th before straight, improved into 9th but no impression under pressure from over 1f out, kept on same pace
prominent, 4th and pushed along approaching straight, 5th over 1f out, soon no impression, one pace
soon rear of mid-division, took keen hold, last before straight, kept on without threatening final furlong
mid-division, under pressure after halfway, 18th before straight, stayed on well without threatening inside final furlong
Marchese Marconi finished runner-up a year ago and is just 1lb higher. He's continued to run well and it would be no shock to see him go one better. Clondaw Warrior won a Tramore handicap by eight lengths in August but couldn't quite complete a quick double under a penalty two days later. However, he bounced back to score from a massive 22lb higher mark at Galway for which he's shot up another 13lb. Winter Lion completed a double in August then ran very well from a 10lb higher mark in a better race at Leopardstown where he may have had too much use made of him. Chris Hayes may hold him up this time and a big run is expected. Brian Ellison won this a year ago and sends Zeus Magic this time. He completed a double in minor handicaps before struggling in a much better race at Carlisle and he's never run beyond 1m4f. Dermot Weld holds a strong hand with Hidden Universe and GRECIAN TIGER. The former is an excellent stayer on a very handy mark considering his overall form but it's the latter who gets the nod as he needs a very stiff test of stamina which he's certain to get here. Leigh Roche gets the ride as Pat Smullen can't make the weight. Amanda Perrett's Blue Surf has a touch of quality and just failed to concede 20lb to Kashgar on his only start over this trip at Goodwood last month.
El Salvador (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Raced 3rd, 5th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, ridden in rear entering straight, no impression, last of 5, 12l behind Eye of The Storm (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 4f Grp 3 (1) in Aug.
Blue Surf 9-2 (10-0) Raced wide close up, ridden 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong, 3rd of 7, 1 1/4l behind Noble Gift (9-2) at Goodwood 1m 4f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Majenta (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Ran 7th, pushed along approaching straight, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 9l behind Snowmane (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol.
Morga (IRE) 33-1 (9-4) Towards rear, 6th 3f out and ridden, no threat from 2f out, last of 7, 12l behind Pale Mimosa (9-4) at Leopardstown 1m 6f Listed stks (1) gf in Jul.
Hassle (IRE) 7-1 (9-4) Held up, headway 3f out to press leaders, ridden and every chance over 1f out, stayed on, 6th of 16, 3l behind Nautilus (9-7) at Haydock 1m 6f hcp 105 (2) gd in Sep.
Ted Veale (IRE) 4-1 (10-7) Held up, soon in mid-division in 6th, 7th approaching straight, chased leaders when not much room from over 1f out, kept on same pace into 3rd when got racing room closing stages, 3rd of 12, 9l behind Rebel Fitz (11-0) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gd in Sep.
Zaidiyn (FR) 40-1 (9-8) Steadied start, behind, headway over 1f out, never nearer, 11th of 16, 6l behind Glenard (9-4) at York 1m 4f hcp 0-100 (2) gd in Aug.
Marchese Marconi (IRE) 9-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, soon raced in 7th, pushed along to go 2nd approaching straight and soon led, headed 1 1/2f out and soon no impression, bumped inside final furlong, one pace, 5th of 12, 10l behind Rebel Fitz (11-0) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gd in Sep.
Clondaw Warrior (IRE) 6-4fav (10-0) Held up towards rear, closer approaching straight and 8th over 1f out, progress between horses 150 yards out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Galway 1m 4f App hcp gd in Sep beating Benkei (9-6) by 1 1/4l, 15 ran.
Rawnaq (IRE) 9-4fav (9-5) Raced in 3rd, ridden over 3f out, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 2 1/2l behind Giant's Quest (8-13) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Jul.
Hidden Universe (IRE) 9-4fav (9-13) Chased leaders, ridden and improved to lead entering straight, stayed on well final furlong, reduced advantage close home, won at Galway 2m hcp 55-80 gd in Jul beating Foot Soldier (8-10) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Zeus Magic 4-1 (9-7) Soon tracking leaders, pushed along 4f out, ridden and lost place over 2f out, 5th of 9, 14l behind Poetic Verse (8-8) at Catterick 1m 4f hcp (2) gd in Sep.
Cliff House (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, 11th of 14, 7l behind Seanie (9-9) at Tipperary 7f hcp 60-100 gf.
Winter Lion (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Soon led, pushed along to assert and 3 lengths advantage 3f out, challenged 1f out and soon headed, no extra, 5th of 15, 4l behind Toe The Line (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gf in Sep.
Eye Of The Tiger (GER) 7-2fav (10-0) Soon tracked leaders in 4th, improved before straight, 3rd 1f out, no impression and one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1 1/2l behind Waver (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 4f app hcp pol in Sep.
Grecian Tiger (IRE) 4-1fav (9-5) Held up, soon rear of mid-division, pushed along before straight, 11th on outer 2f out, soon no impression, kept on, 5th of 15, 5l behind Kalann (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp gf in Aug.
Alhellal (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, 6th 4f out, no extra from before straight, 19th of 20, well behind Quick Jack (10-11) at Galway 2m am hcp 70-100 gd in Jul.
Saint Gervais (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, dropped to 8th and no impression 3f out, moderate 9th approaching straight, soon eased, 9th of 12, 25l behind Rebel Fitz (11-0) at Listowel 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) gd in Sep.
Asbury Boss (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 3f out, soon led and strongly pressed, kept on well final furlong, won at Listowel 1m 4f mdn stks in Sep beating Break My Mind (9-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Massini's Trap (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Towards rear, headway 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, went 3rd on outer 1f out, soon 2nd, kept on inside final furlong, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Notable Graduate (9-12) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp gf in Sep.
He'llberemembered (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Chased leader, 6th halfway, 4th 5f out, soon pushed along and no impression approaching straight, moderate 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 12l behind Storm Away (10-9) at Wexford 2m amat mdn stks in May.
