towards rear, some progress when mistake 2 out, no extra
held up towards rear, 8th and progress 3 out, ridden next, 6th when slight mistake last, no extra
mid-division, 8th 5 out, 6th and progress next, 4th before 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 7th halfway, 9th 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure
prominent, 2nd halfway, led after 4 out, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
held up towards rear, 10th and headway after 4 out, 3rd after 2 out, 2nd before last, led run-in, stayed on well
tracked leaders in 6th, 3rd and headway after 4 out, led after 3 out, soon ridden clear, mistake last, headed and no extra run-in
led, headed after 4 out, weakened from next
reminders start, settled 3rd, ridden halfway, weakened from 4 out, tailed off from 2 out
held up in rear, trailing halfway, 13th and progress 2 out, ran on from last, never nearer
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, 7th and progress 4 out, 4th next, moderate 2nd 2 out, no extra approaching last
tracked leaders in 5th, 4th 4 out, 3rd and ridden next, soon weakened
prominent, 2nd briefly approaching halfway, ridden and weakened from 5 out, tailed off
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, 7th before 3 out, soon ridden and one pace
mid-division, 9th 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up after 3 out
rear of mid-division, kept on same pace from 3 out
Boots Madden is striking while the iron is red hot with CLANCY STRAND, a convincing winner at Ballinrobe on Sunday. The handicapper has raised him 8lb for that success but he carries a 6lb penalty here and is progressing fast. Malande will prove a tough opponent as his two latest starts over timber have been his best to date though connections are unlikely to be pleased with a 5lb rise for finishing runner-up to City Hustler at Sligo. Time Machine hasn't lived up to expectations so far but has plenty of time to mature but Lightening Sky seems a little high in the weights and his latest success came over fences.
Tibetan Dragon (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) won at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Apr '08 beating Arviz (11-7) by 3l, 21 ran.
Night Spark (IRE) 9-4fav (10-10) Tracked leaders racing keenly, blundered and almost unseated rider 3rd, close 7th halfway, weakened from 3 out and pulled up before next, in a race won by Castle Anshan (11-4) at Tipperary 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in Apr, 16 ran.
Time Machine (UAE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th of 6, 17l behind Star Wood (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl gd.
South Wing (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 9th and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 27l behind Kalellshan (12-3) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 gf in Jul.
Lightening Sky (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, hung right before last, weakened flat, 5th of 9, 13l behind Shopfrontspecialst (10-12) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gf in Jul.
Rockazar 20-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, headway in 9th entering straight, ridden into 6th 2 out, 4th last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 19, 2 3/4l behind Good Decision (10-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
Clancy Strand (NZ) 3-1fav (11-5) Chased leaders, closer 4th 4 out, 3rd before 2 out, led on inner approaching last, stayed on well run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd beating Bean Chroi Bhriste (11-12) by 4l, 15 ran.
Giant Slalom 10-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 8th after 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 7th of 11, 12l behind Shopfrontspecialst (11-7) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf.
Malande (IRE) 3-1fav (11-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, kept on run-in to press winner close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind City Hustler (11-6) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Sox's Girl (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear, progress 5 out, 5th when pecked badly and lost place 4 out, 7th next, no extra, 7th of 13, 21l behind Lady Hillingdon (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f beg chs gf.
Munnings (IRE) 3-1fav (11-2) Towards rear, headway approaching straight, soon not much room, no impression from after 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, 7th of 22, 6l behind Orange Touch (10-7) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens02 gd in Oct.
Charger 20-1 (11-2) Close up, 2nd halfway, 3rd 4 out, weakened next, 7th of 11, 46l behind Mosman Park (11-4) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Jun.
Fr Dominic (USA) 12-1 (11-7) Always behind, trailing when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Thepartysover (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f nov hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar, 15 ran.
Eyeffess (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, 11th before last, kept on same pace, 8th of 19, 9l behind Good Decision (10-7) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
Tantris (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway to 5th 2 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 23l behind Fearnwood Girl (10-8) at Sligo 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
View From The Top 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened after 4 out, 18th of 20, well behind Osirixamix (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl sft in Dec '08.
Wild Hawk (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 14th of 20, 41l behind Chebona Bula (10-12) at Down Royal 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Flaming James (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Alw twrds rr, pu 3out, in a race won by Top Twig (12-0) at Rockfield 3m ire ptp sft in Nov, 10 ran.
Eventide 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on, 7th of 15, 18l behind Clancy Strand (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
