tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway on outer approaching straight, 2nd and pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and headway to lead early straight, soon ridden and headed over 1f out, 3rd and no impression final 100 yards
led or disputed lead, pushed along and headed approaching straight, soon ridden and lost place 2f out, no extra over 1f out, eased
dwelt, towards rear, pushed along and no impression on outer early straight, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor
prominent and disputed lead early, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place early straight, dropped towards rear under 2f out, soon no extra
dwelt and bumped from stalls, towards rear, headway between horses early straight, went 4th and ridden 1f out, no impression inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 5th on inner halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression over 1f out, soon no extra
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression under 2f out, soon ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, never a factor
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along early straight, ridden and headway on outer in 7th 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along and closer under 2f out, headway on outer and ridden to go 2nd early final furlong, under pressure and kept on well, no impression close home
held up towards rear, closer early straight, ridden under 2f out and mid-division 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace inside final furlong
tracked leaders, headway on outer to lead briefly after 4f, 2nd halfway, led again briefly approaching straight, pushed along and lost place under 2f out, soon weakened, eased final furlong
rear of mid-division, headway on inner early straight, ridden under 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, soon no extra
mid-division, headway 2f out, soon pushed along and 5th 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace
Rock Chant was an odds-on chance when landing a Cork maiden with a bit to spare though the form hasn't worked out. Only Sky made most and stayed on strongly to land a Ballinrobe handicap and a 2lb rise looks manageable. SHAHAADA was placed over 7f here before stepping up to score over an extended 1m1f at Clonmel. She then ran well in a better handicap than this at Punchestown so a chance is taken on her staying the trip. Gamigin has run moderately over hurdles since landing a Sligo claimer but Tudor City, who has only run here twice in a long career, ran a cracking race when a close fifth in the Galway Hurdle which he won in 2019 so goes on the shortlist. Swift Verdict won easily here in January and is only 2lb higher.
Pin Your Hopes (IRE) 13-2 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, 7th over 3f out, headway 2f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 11, 2 3/4l behind Moon Daisy (9-2) at Fairyhouse 1m 5f hcp gf in Sep.
Sea Trout Reach (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Rear of mid-division, 9th over 4f out, came wide entering straight, ridden 1 1/2f out, ran on final furlong, never nearer, 6th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Irwin (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Sep.
Snag It (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Always towards rear, 16th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, never a factor, last of 16, 11 1/2l behind Dedillon (9-6) at Galway 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Jake Peter (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division best, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, 10th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Dalton Highway (9-7) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Only Sky (IRE) 9-2 (8-13) Led after 2f and made rest, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well, all out, won at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul beating Phoenix Cowboy (9-11) by nk, 7 ran.
Ratib 9-1 (9-13) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, last of 8, 18 1/2l behind Aurora Princess (9-9) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Magnetic North (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra, 6th of 17, 10 1/4l behind Khezaana (9-7) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Sep.
Swift Verdict 25-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden on outer early straight and some headway over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 11l behind Morph Speed (9-1) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Time And Money (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Soon held up in rear, 10th halfway, progress under 3f out, ridden and effort 1f out, one paced under 1f out, 6th of 11, 5 3/4l behind Moon Daisy (9-2) at Fairyhouse 1m 5f hcp gf in Sep.
Tudor City (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inner, mistake 3rd, ridden and weakened before 2 out, 16th of 18, dist behind Dysart Diamond (10-11) at Listowel 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Shahaada (IRE) 10-3jfav (8-11) Towards rear, headway entering straight, ridden 2f out, went 5th 1f out, kept on without threatening winner, 3rd near line, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind My Holy Fox (9-3) at Punchestown 1m 1f hcp fll gd in Sep.
Rock Chant (USA) 10-11fav (9-7) Pushed along briefly early, soon led, headed soon after 1f, on terms inside 1st 4f, led again from halfway, pushed along and went on over 2f out, reduced lead over 1f out, strongly pressed and kept on well close home, won at Cork 1m 2f mdn gf in Jul beating Premium Ticket (9-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Delta Romeo (IRE) 6-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened, 10th of 13, 15l behind Safari Quest (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn gd in Sep.
Gamigin (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, 5th halfway, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, dropped to 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 14 3/4l behind Too Bright (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Female Approach (IRE) 11-1 (8-7) Towards rear, progress to 8th halfway, improved to 6th over 3f out, ridden and no impression 1 1/2f out, one paced under 1f out, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Moon Daisy (9-2) at Fairyhouse 1m 5f hcp gf in Sep.
Belgoprince (FR) 16-1 (11-10) Towards rear, progress 2 out where not fluent, kept on same pace run-in, 10th of 19, 11 1/4l behind Profound (11-6) at Navan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Sam Missile (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, under pressure in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Harvest Bow (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp sft in Aug.
