tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden in 2nd over 2f out, no extra from 1 1/2f out
always towards rear, no impression from 3f out
soon prominent, ridden and weakened from 3f out
mid-division, ridden over 2f out, 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, no impression from 3f out
tracked leaders, ridden over 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2f out, soon weakened
always behind
mid-division, progress from 3f out, soon ridden, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, no impression from 3f out
mid-division, weakened from 3f out
made all, ridden clear under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, reduced advantage close home
rear of mid-division, headway from 3f out, soon ridden, 6th and switched to outer 1 1/2f out, stayed on well to go 2nd final furlong, pressed winner to line
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3f out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out
This will take some winning on the testing ground and the victory of Florry Knox at Clonmel was gained on quicker going over a shorter trip. Lough Ferrib has a big weight to carry after his victory at Fairyhouse on Wednesday but he's in such good heart than a quick double is by no means out of the question. Sounds Of Thunder is consistent enough which is why the assessor can't drop him while Articilitis hasn't won since 2009 but has dropped to a low enough mark to make his presence felt. The lower the weight the better in this ground so SOLO WHISPER fits the bill having been noted staying on behind Florry Knox over 1m2f last time. He's still a maiden but won't get many better opportunities than this.
Lough Ferrib (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well, won at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 sft beating Asian Wing (8-4) by 1l, 17 ran.
Knockcroghery (IRE) 12-1 (7-13) Soon led, ridden entering straight and headed 1f out, no impresion in 3rd final furlong, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Louisville Lip (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 hvy.
Florry Knox (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) Pushed along early and in rear of mid-division, pushed along in poor 13th 4f out, headway on outer entering straight, improved into 3rd over 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in May beating The Fox Tully (9-3) by 3 1/2l, 15 ran.
Articilitis (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Soon led, headed under 2f out, 4th and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 2 3/4l behind Paddy The Celeb (9-5) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gd in May.
Sounds Of Thunder 7-2fav (8-10) Soon mid-division, good progress to get into challenging position approaching final furlong, got on terms briefly inside final furlong, soon headed and not match winner, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Beau Michael (9-11) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f Handicap (47-70) (4yo+) gf in May.
Clonsilla Fath (IRE) 5-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 6th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 18, 7l behind Xsquared (8-10) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf.
Dearest (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Led, headed and ridden 3f out, no impression from 2f out, 6th of 17, 10l behind Legendary Times (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f app hcp 47-65 gs in May.
Burma Rock (IRE) 20-1 (7-12) Held up towards rear, headway into 7th 2f out, ridden in 8th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 15, 8l behind Scots Gaelic (10-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf.
Skiing In Tune (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Mid-division, pushed along 5f out, soon slipped up, in a race won by Ionisphere (8-11) at Clonmel 2m hcp 47-65 sft in May, 12 ran.
Tinas Exhibition (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3f out,, 9th of 17, 17l behind Legendary Times (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 1f app hcp 47-65 gs in May.
Our Nana Rose (IRE) 14-1 (8-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 18, 12l behind Morethanafeeling (8-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf.
Doctor Deejay (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, weakened from 3f out, behind final furlong, 15th of 16, 20l behind On The Loose (9-5) at Gowran Park 1m hcp 47-65 sft in Apr.
First Friday (IRE) 10-3fav (8-10) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 7l behind Xsquared (8-10) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf.
Gothen Niece (IRE) 10-1 (8-12) In touch, ridden over 4f out, outpaced over 3f out, kept on final furlong, 6th of 15, 13l behind Fitz (9-3) at Ffos Las 1m hcp 0-60 (6) gs in Sep.
Maidin Aerach (IRE) 40-1 (9-7) Prominent, ridden in 3rd 4f out, soon weakened, 8th of 10, 20l behind Donatis Comet (9-4) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn stks gf in May.
Solo Whisper (IRE) 11-2 (8-12) In rear, ridden along in 14th 3f out, headway from 2f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd on line, never nearer, 3rd of 15, 6l behind Florry Knox (8-12) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Torina (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Towards rear, slightly hampered 5f out, soon no impression, kept on without threatening, 4th of 12, 21l behind Ionisphere (8-11) at Clonmel 2m hcp 47-65 sft in May.
