soon tracked leaders, on terms from before 4 out, headed next, no extra and eased from before 2 out
tracked leaders, dropped to 6th approaching straight, soon no danger
prominent, jumped a bit slow early, weakened quickly from before 6 out, pulled up after 4 out
led and clear, reduced lead before 6 out, headed from next, weakened from 4 out
always prominent, on terms from 5 out, in front 3 out, pressed and stayed on well closing stages
soon chased leaders, closer order 4 out and soon 3rd, 2nd before last, stayed on well but not getting to winner closing stages
soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out
waited with, went moderate 8th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
never better than mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, 10th before 6 out, moderate 9th and no impression approaching straight, kept on
soon mid-division, improved into moderate 5th approaching straight, ridden in pursuit of winner when slight mistake 2 out, 3rd before last, soon no impression and kept on same pace
waited with, went moderate 10th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
never better than mid-division, no extra from 4 out
towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out
chased leaders, lost place and no extra from 4 out
waited with, closer in moderate 7th approaching straight, no impression and kept on from 3 out
Andreas Pride looked the winner when hitting the front at Killarney but found the 2m4f just beyond her so this trip looks ideal. Hilltop Tommy won a bumper here last May and has the potential to do well over timber though he hasn't run since February. Connaught Manor has a similar profile and has an even longer absence to overcome though that's rarely a problem for one of Willie Mullins' charges and he has to be respected. B L SWAGGER looked a very bright prospect for hurdling when storming to victory in a Clonmel bumper in June and it will be a surprise if he doesn't do well over timber so is taken to make a winning debut.
B L Swagger (IRE) 11-4fav (11-11) Made all, ordinary pace early, went clear into straight, stayed on well final 2 furlongs, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m N H flat in Jun beating Truth Be Told (11-7) by 6l, 13 ran.
Connaught Manor (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Held up in rear, some modest progress from 3 out, ridden in 5th next, no extra, 4th of 8, 17l behind Jupitor (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 6f mdn hdl sft in Oct.
Davie's Delight (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mostly 3rd, ev ch in 3rd 2out, no ex bef last until so flat & went 2nd cl home, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Shock N Freaney (12-0) at Kinsale 3m ire ptp gd in Jun.
Finan's Well (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Ld, hdd 3out, dropped to 3rd and no extra run-in, 3rd of 9, 14l behind Exit Legs It (11-4) at Stradbally 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Flatfoot Boogie (FR) 16-1 (11-0) Held up, headway 4th, ridden before 3 out, no extra approaching next, 4th of 8, 23l behind Waterford Star (11-0) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jun.
Hilltop Tommy (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to join issue approaching straight, ridden in 2nd approaching 2 out where not fluent, dropped to 5th before last and no extra, 6th of 18, 7l behind Carhue (11-4) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Hipwells Mill (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Led and disputed early, headed 2nd, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th before 3 out, no impression from 3 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 26l behind Westhaven (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Kennedys Mor (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Mid div best, 6th 1/2way & b mstk 3out, fair 6th well bef 2out & no ex 2out, ko onepcd, 4th of 10, 14l behind Trafficker (12-0) at Ballindenisk 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Pals Leg (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Soon chased leaders, 4th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace approaching next, 4th of 16, 14l behind Fromthecloudsabove (10-9) at Wexford 3m mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Provincial Pride (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Towards rear, ridden and no impression after 3 out, 12th of 17, 34l behind Elegant Statesman (11-12) at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in May.
Railway Storm (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th before straight, no extra from 3 out and weakened, 8th of 13, well behind Mossey Joe (11-10) at Killarney 2m 6f hts chs sft in May.
Run For Firth (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra in 6th when hampered and unseated rider 2 out, in a race won by Railway Icon (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul, 22 ran.
The Shaughraun (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, pushed along in 13th after 4 out, no impression entering straight, left moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 22, 18l behind Railway Icon (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Whitesfort Boy (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Rr mid div, prog in 6th 3out, further prog from 2out & closed bef last with ev ch brfly in 3rd, no ex flat, 3rd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Galeso (12-0) at Kinsale 3m ire ptp gd in Jun.
Dromdeals Princess (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Waited with, not fluent 2nd, 11th approaching 7 out, no impression from before 3 out, fell last, in a race won by The Lady Granuaile (11-7) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs gf in Jul, 16 ran.
Killeena Star (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Towards rear, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 11th of 22, 49l behind Railway Icon (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Kiltipford Lady (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 8th halfway and ridden along approaching 4 out, soon no extra and weakened, completely tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Thundering Steel (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl gd in May.
Love Milan (IRE) 9-4 (11-7) Tr ldrs on inner, lost pl 5out, rr & pu3out, in a race won by Ballyadam Dancer (10-11) at Rathmorrissey 3m ire ptp sft in Mar, 16 ran.
Andreas Pride (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, lost place briefly halfway, 4th 4 out, improved to 2nd entering straight, led before 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out where slight mistake, ran around approaching last, headed run-in, no extra closing stages, 2nd of 18, 1l behind Golden Palm (10-13) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Divine Steps (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, niggled along and lost place 6f out, soon no impression, 12th of 18, 31l behind Supreme Bailerina (11-2) at Limerick 2m 4f mrs N H flat gf in Jul.
