chased leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place before last, ridden in 9th entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 4th at last, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 7th after last, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, no chance with winner, kept on same pace
always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, weakened before 2 out, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to press leader last, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra 1f out
held up, veered right and unseated rider 2nd
chased leaders, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
chased leader, 2nd halfway, led before last, eased clear on bridle final furlong, impressive
towards rear, jumped left 1st, ridden and weakened after 2 out, tailed off
mid-division, progress into 6th at last, ridden and no extra entering straight
held up, progress before last where mistake, ridden and no extra entering straight
mid-division, progress into 3rd last, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, ridden and no extra before last
led, headed before last, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off
mid-division, mistake 1st, ridden in 10th after last, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, hampered 1st, ridden and no impression last, soon no extra
towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 1st
always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened and tailed off
Dark Voyager looked a certain future winner when a close second to the very smart Zanahiyr at Ballinrobe and started a short-priced favourite at Punchestown next time but ran poorly. Ilmig, who finished second in the former event, then ran very disappointingly when odds-on at Fairyhouse so both have questions to answer. Dermot Weld doesn't have many jumpers so the presence of COLTOR is interesting. A Killarney maiden winner on just his third start on the Flat, he's taken to make a successful transition to hurdling though both Loved Out and Flying Scotsman have the experience to make their presence felt.
Ahaziah (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Close up, 4th after 4th, pushed along before 2 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, weakened before last, 4th of 9, 18 3/4l behind Autumn Evening (11-2) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Charlie Bassett (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Mid-division, closer in 5th entering straight, ridden in 4th bypassing 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Peckham Springs (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Coltor (IRE) 11-4 (9-7) Dwelt, pushed along briefly on opening bend and reminder, in touch towards rear, pushed along again approaching straight where raced towards outer and headway, challenged and on terms over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on best, won at Killarney 1m 3f mdn sft in Oct beating Actuary (9-7) by 2 1/4l, 8 ran.
Complete Fiction (IRE) 100-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace final furlong, 11th of 13, 10l behind Sunset Nova (9-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Dec.
Dark Voyager (IRE) 11-10fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close up 3 out, 3rd and no impression after 2 out, no extra approaching last, weakened, 4th of 8, 21 3/4l behind Druid's Altar (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Firstman (FR) 33-1 (9-9) Edged slightly right and slightly bumped rival start, towards rear, 13th over 4f out, headway behind horses straight, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 14, 9 1/2l behind Irish Poseidon (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Flying Scotsman (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, 6th after 4th, 5th after 4 out, improved to 3rd 2 out where slight mistake, no impression on leaders before last, one paced run-in, 3rd of 9, 11 3/4l behind Autumn Evening (11-2) at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
French Aseel (FR) (9-2) 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Botch (9-2) at Saint-Cloud 6f stks gs in Jul.
French Asset (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Waited with, slight mistake 3rd and in rear, well off pace from next, ridden 3 out and no danger, last of 11, dist behind Crassus (11-2) at Limerick 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Hisnameis Mrdevitt (IRE) 22-1 (9-3) Went slightly right leaving stalls, a little keen, waited with, 8th approaching halfway, pushed along over 2f out, soon switched left and one pace, 9th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Takeachancejimmy (9-12) at Curragh 1m hcp sft in Oct.
Iberia (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Dwelt and pushed along early, always towards rear, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, last of 10, 7 3/4l behind Bolleville (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m 2f lst stks (1) gd in Jul.
Ilmig (IRE) 8-13fav (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 5th bypassing 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 13 1/4l behind Peckham Springs (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Loved Out (IRE) 5-4fav (11-2) Disputed lead, not fluent 2nd, headed approaching 5th, not fluent 2 out, 3rd approaching straight, soon chased winner, kept on under pressure without getting there run-in, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Alexei Vronsky (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 1f Grp 3 mdn sft in Nov.
Royal Marksman (IRE) 25-1 (8-9) Soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching halfway, effort straight, one pace final furlong, 9th of 14, 8 1/2l behind St George's Head (8-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Nov.
Trebizond Golden Horn gelding out of Night Frolic.
Next In Line (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) In touch, 3rd over 4f out, closed under 2f out, soon ridden, 2nd 1f out, no impression on easy winner, kept on, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Winner Takes Itall (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Poetica (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Rear, not fluent at 1st, saddle slipped and rider lost iron in mid-division before 3rd where slight mistake, rider regained iron after 3rd, 5th after 4th, unseated rider 4 out, at Cork 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Pushover 100-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 2f out, last of 14, 17 3/4l behind Romann (8-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
Dashing Diamond (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Dwelt slightly, soon mid-division, 7th over 4f out, progress and ridden 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, strongly challenged leader final 100 yards, kept on, just held, 2nd of 14, nk behind Irish Poseidon (10-2) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Laralei 200-1 (10-9) Rear, trailing before 2nd, slow 3rd, pulled up before 4 out, at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Duck And Vanish 5-1 (9-2) Led narrowly, ridden and narrowly headed over 2f out, weakened from over 1f out, 4th of 5, 9 1/4l behind Tyson Fury (9-8) at Ascot 1m 4f stks (3) sft in Oct.
