chased leaders until pulled up quickly before 2 out
mid-division, 9th after 4 out, no extra from after next
never better than mid-division, 13th after 4 out, no impression from before 2 out
towards rear, progress into 8th after 2 out, ridden to go moderate 5th approaching last, soon no impression and kept on same pace
always prominent, on terms 2 out, soon led, strongly pressed from before last where not fluent, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace
soon led, joined 2 out, soon headed and no extra
tracked leaders, 3rd from 2 out, ridden to challenge in 2nd before last, soon led and stayed on well
tracked leaders, 7th after 4 out, in touch when bad mistake 2 out, pulled up soon after
soon mid-division, progress to track leaders after 2 out, challenged and every chance from before last, kept on without matching winner run-in
soon tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, 2nd after next, soon no extra
mid-division, not fluent 1st, progress after 4 out, tracked leaders 2 out, soon 4th and no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th 3 out, 5th after 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, 10th after 4 out, no extra after next
prominent, 4th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
soon behind, pulled up after 4 out
always towards rear
VINO VINO CAVO wasn't suited by fast ground at Galway having landed a Limerick handicap on good going earlier. This is his first attempt over this trip over hurdles but should be suited and gets the vote. Yachvili is in good form and likes the track and trip though he's now on his highest ever mark and this is a tough contest. Down The Dale gained an impressive victory at Downpatrick before being taken off his feet on fast ground at Galway. He can do better and the trip should be ideal while Aughwilliam Lady had a lot to do in a much better race at Galway and is better judged on her victory over this trip at Clonmel in May. Diyla is 16lbs higher than when scoring at Sligo in May but has run a couple of decent races on the flat recently. Oxalido completed a hat-trick here at around this time in 2008 and scored at Wexford last August so this is obviously his time of year.
Diego Garcia (IRE) 10-3 (10-1) Held up in touch, 3rd travelling best after 2 out, not clear run approaching last, challenged after last, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Galway 2m 5f hcp hdl gf in Aug '06 beating Tasman (11-1) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Conclave (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Led and soon clear, mistake 5 out, reduced advantage next, headed 3 out, soon weakened and tailed off, 16th of 17, well behind Silverhand (11-3) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl gf in Jul.
Oxalido (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Beroni (10-6) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Oct, 20 ran.
Yachvili (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, 9th halfway, headway in 5th after 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, stayed on to lead approaching last, kept on well, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 in Jul beating Scenic Bay (11-3) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Dashing Ruby (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, improved into 4th after 2 out, ridden into moderate 3rd before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 19, 8l behind Novel Investment (11-1) at Galway 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Jul.
Melon Delta (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear for most, no impression approaching 2 out, 15th of 19, 45l behind Novel Investment (11-1) at Galway 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Jul.
Vino Vino Cavo (IRE) 3-1fav (10-8) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression straight, 6th of 12, 12l behind Tryptronic (10-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl gf in Jun.
Thepartysover 11-2fav (11-7) Chased leaders early, 10th halfway, weakened before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Good Decision (10-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd, 19 ran.
Down The Dale (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Towards rear for most, some late headway straight, never a factor, 9th of 18, 32l behind Kalellshan (12-3) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 gf in Jul.
Aughwilliam Lady (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no extra and weakened, 8th of 15, 33l behind Persian Gayle (11-6) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl gf in Jul.
Fiery Lord (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) 2nd of 18, 5l behind Earth And Sky (11-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hdl 0-109 gd in Apr '08.
Diyla (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, ridden in 7th approaching last, soon no impression and kept on without threatening, 4th of 15, 16l behind Cuchulains Son (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hdl gd in May.
Noble Commander (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Held up in touch and keen, weakened after 3 out, 8th of 10, 41l behind King Roonah (11-12) at Perth 2m 4f 5yo nov hcp (4) gf in Jun.
Doctor Scott 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, towards rear from 7 out, no danger and kept on same pace from 3 out, 9th of 18, 34l behind Alfa Beat (11-13) at Limerick 2m 6f am hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Jul.
Zarkozy (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Towards rear, closer in moderate 9th after 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 17, 25l behind Impersonator (10-4) at Tipperary 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Jul.
Aerlite Rooler (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, no extra from before 2 out, 12th of 16, 22l behind Cothrom Na Feinne (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May.
On The Button (IRE) 9-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd before straight, led approaching 2 out, ridden and slight mistake last, kept on well under pressure run-in, drifted slightly right closing stages, won at Roscommon 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 gf beating Winners Toast (10-9) by 3/4l, 18 ran.
Face Facts (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 4th entering straight, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind First Trim (10-13) at Cork 2m 4yo Ext hcp hdl in Aug '09.
Hesaposer (IRE) 7-4fav (10-7) Chased leaders, not fluent 4 out and 3 out, 4th approaching 2 out, soon 3rd and no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Miss Mary Mac (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
