mid-division, pushed along towards rear under 3f out, no impression on outer 2f out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress 3f out, ridden to close 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, stayed on to lead final 150 yards, kept on well
dwelt, soon prominent, disputed after 2f, soon led, ridden over 2f out, joined over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace
held up, towards rear halfway, ridden to close 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
dwelt and towards rear, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, disputed briefly after 2f, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1f out, kept on one pace
soon settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along to close 2f out, ridden and cocked jaw over 1f out, close 4th 1f out, kept on final furlong, held in 2nd close home
held up towards rear early, mid-division and ran freely after 2 1/2f, swift progress to track leaders after 4f, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
led, joined after 2f, soon headed and tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden to press leaders 2f out, disputed over 1f out, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace
prominent, soon settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened in rear over 1f out
tracked leaders and free early, soon settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
tracked leaders, disputed briefly after 2f, 3rd halfway, ridden to press leaders 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, progress into 5th 4f out, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, stayed on inside final furlong
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Maralinga landed a Tipperary handicap last month but has only been placed once in 10 starts here. CELTIC REVIVAL has been raised 5lb for last month's course and distance victory but this doesn't look any tougher and a double looks on the cards. Velvet And Vine was having only her fifth start when placed in a Gowran claimer but was engaged in the 3.37 at the Curragh yesterday. Picpoul's two course and distance victories came two years ago.
Maralinga (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) In rear, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden, went 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening in 4th near line, never nearer, 4th of 14, 7l behind Jaafel (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Celtic Revival (IRE) 10-3 (10-2) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, closer in 7th travelling well 3f out, ridden 2f out, improved to lead over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong, reduced advantage close home, won at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep beating Golden Sandbanks (9-11) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Believe In Science (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along on inner entering straight, ridden in 8th over 2f out, soon no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Teddy O'neill (9-3) at Naas 1m 2f hcp sft in Oct.
Ghumama (IRE) 50-1 (9-13) Tracked leaders, led 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, 6th of 14, 8l behind Jaafel (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Oct.
Storm Steps (IRE) 18-1 (10-1) A bit slow into stride and towards rear, ridden from 3f out and no impression from 2f out, 16th of 17, 33 3/4l behind Elsa's Pride (8-10) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Oranmore (IRE) 17-2 (10-2) In rear early, headway into mid-division at halfway, ridden and closer in 4th 3f out, 6th 2f out, no impression, 9th of 17, 11 1/2l behind Enquire Within (8-12) at Navan 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Sky Legend 18-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Sioux Princess (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
Humanitarian (USA) 14-1 (12-0) 4th of 10, 21 1/2l behind Slate Lane (12-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hvy in Oct.
Curious Bride (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Mid-division, 5th halfway, 3rd 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final 150 yards, 7th of 14, 11 1/4l behind Crassus (9-10) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Picpoul (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) 6th of 10, 24 1/2l behind Slate Lane (12-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hvy in Oct.
Navajo River (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Rear, 7th halfway, 6th under 3f out, no impression under 2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, 6th of 7, 25l behind Deakin (9-12) at Thurles 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Grey Fable (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, ridden and some progress on rail under 3f out, no impression in 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 16l behind Firm Belief (9-6) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Velvet And Vine (IRE) 10-3 (9-0) Pushed along early to be prominent, led after 2f, joined halfway, led 2 1/2f out, ridden 2f out, soon narrowly headed, disputed again over 1f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Hello Power (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m fll gd in Sep.
Humtaza (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Soon tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden towards outer 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 17 1/4l behind Rough And Tough (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp hvy in Oct.
Desert Wind (IRE) 40-1 (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along approaching straight, soon ridden and 9th 2f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Mon Coeur (10-2) at Galway 1m 4f hcp hvy in Aug.
Meritorious 28-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 4f out, no extra 3f out, 13th of 21, 18 1/2l behind Viceregent (10-0) at Navan 1m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Elzaamsan (IRE) 17-2 (8-13) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace, no extra final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Longclaw (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Sep.
