held up towards rear, closer in 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression 3 out
chased leaders, 2nd 4th, pushed along before 4 out, ridden to lead briefly approaching 3 out, no extra in 2nd 3 out, 4th 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure, 3rd close home
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 4 out, led approaching 3 out, asserted after 2 out, not extended
chased leaders, 4th halfway, soon 3rd, ridden in 4th 3 out, no impression leaders in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, lost 3rd close home
always towards rear, tailed off
soon led, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th 4 out, no extra before next, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 4 out, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 2nd and no impression leader 2 out, kept on same pace
disputed early, soon chased leader, 3rd halfway, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
always towards rear, pulled up
BAY OF KOTOR is progressing at a rate of knots and carried a penalty for last week's success at Fairyhouse to an even easier victory at Navan on Monday. It appears unlikely that another extra 6lb will prevent a hat-trick though Takestan, who was beaten 14 lengths into third in the first of those victories, has an obvious chance of getting closer on much better terms. Badger Or Bust is generally consistent on the Flat but has yet to reach a place over timber while Rookery Rebel was beaten a long way on his return to hurdling at Downpatrick on Wednesday.
Carpenter (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Always behind, 8th of 16, 39l behind Schinkel (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft.
Gentle Paddy (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, 21st of 25, well behind Down Under (10-8) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Nov.
Bay Of Kotor (IRE) 9-4fav (10-9) Mid-division, headway 3 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead last, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy beating Lilywhitedancer (11-5) by 6l, 12 ran.
Takestan (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, closed into 3rd 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 14l behind Bay Of Kotor (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-109 hvy.
Badger Or Bust (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 7l behind Letter Of Credit (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, moderate 5th last, left 4th run-in, kept on one pace to dispute 3rd closing stages, 3rd close home, 3rd of 10, 30l behind Selection Box (11-10) at Downpatrick 2m 2f cond.
In The Haven (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 6th approaching 5 out, no extra from before 2 out, 12th of 24, 21l behind Madame Mado (11-11) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-116.
Storm Breaker (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Always towards rear, 7th of 9, 34l behind Battling Boru (10-0) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 hvy.
Take It Too 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no impression and losing place when checked before 2 out, weakened, 11th of 20, well behind Please Talk (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Pullupursocks (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, not fluent 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Turnonthegas (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 in Apr, 16 ran.
