held up towards rear, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, challenged last, headed and no extra run-in, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd 4 out, led and disputed 3 out, ridden in 2nd 2 out, 3rd last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 6th 4 out, ridden and no extra before next, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 4 out where mistake, soon ridden and weakened
always towards rear
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace run-in to go 2nd close home
mid-division early, 6th halfway, pushed along in 8th 6 out, stayed on into 4th 4 out, weakened before 3 out
led, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra and weakened before next
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, led and disputed from 3 out, ridden in close 3rd 2 out, challenged last, led run-in, kept on well
Galway Legend won this a year ago, his only success in 46 starts over fences. He's now on a 5lb lower mark so shouldn't be dismissed though he finished a long way behind ONE FINE MORNING at Killarney last month and Ronnie O'Leary's charge, who has been handed a 9lb rise for that smooth success, looks capable of following up. Shernaz is a real staying type on a fair mark but needs a thorough test and the ground may just be too quick unless there is further rain. The veteran Ballito hasn't been in the best of form but has dropped to a very tempting mark as a consequence.
Mcswynes Bay (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, headway into 5th before 2 out, ridden 2 out, kept on same pace run-in to 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Banellie (10-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Aug.
One Fine Morning 9-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, 2nd from next, ridden to lead before last, kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 gd in Aug beating Adrianeo (10-13) by 4 1/2l, 14 ran.
Ballito (IRE) 9-1 (10-10) Soon tracked leaders at slow pace, no extra 3 out, 7th of 11, 18l behind Pistol Jack (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109 in Aug.
Shakas Rock (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th approaching 7 out, no impression and kept on from after 3 out, 5th of 12, 19l behind Traffic Article (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chs gf in Aug.
Quai Du Roi (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor, 12th of 20, 41l behind Larkin (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Aug.
Shernaz (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear off slow pace, progress travelling well from 2 out, 3rd before last, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Pistol Jack (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-109 in Aug.
Galway Legend (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Mid-division, 9th when brought down 4 out, in a race won by Golden Alou (10-9) at Listowel 3m hcp chs 0-102 sft, 18 ran.
Spice Hill (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, moderate 8th after 2 out (usual 3 out), soon no impression, 9th of 13, 19l behind D's Trix (11-6) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gf in Aug.
Robertstown Rover (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 6th approaching 4 out (usual 5 out), soon weakened, 11th of 13, 33l behind D's Trix (11-6) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gf in Aug.
Autumn Day (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always behind, mistake 2nd, trailing from 8th, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Eagle's Pass (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f nov chs gd in Aug.
