mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along early straight, went 4th at last, kept on same pace but no impression on winner
prominent, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 4th when blundered badly 2 out, not recover
rear of mid-division, some headway into 8th early straight, no impression in 6th approaching last, kept on one pace
never a factor, no threat from 3 out
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened
chased leaders on outer, 5th halfway, 6th entering straight, soon no extra
mid-division, 10th halfway, 9th early straight, headway under pressure to go 3rd at last, no impression on winner run-in
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 7th early straight, kept on one pace under pressure run-in
chased leaders, 7th halfway, 5th entering straight, ridden to go 2nd before last, no impression on winner run-in
led, joined 4 out, headed approaching straight, no extra after 2 out
held up in rear of mid-division, smooth headway on outer approaching straight, led after 2 out, mistake last, driven out and kept on well run-in
prominent early, mistake 2nd and soon lost place, 11th halfway, behind when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, some headway early straight, kept on one pace without reaching leaders
held up towards rear, rapid headway on outer to join issue 4 out, led approaching straight, strongly pressed and headed after 2 out, no extra before last and eased when beaten run-in
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along when fell 3 out
always behind
This is very competitive but a chance is taken with CLONSILLA FAITH, who landed a maiden at Ballinrobe last August and ran a cracking race behind Rainforest Magic at the Galway Festival. Lucky Spring went up 8lb for his Sligo victory and this is tougher while First Beauty has struggled at the weights after her success at Naas. Nodelay has gone up 12lb for her two victories last month but hasn't finished improving and a hat-trick is no forlorn hope and she just about holds Miss Nomer on their run at Downpatrick, though the latter is improving fast. Adropaupep was in superb form before her recent run at Listowel where she started favourite but she hung badly throughout the race and was pulled up. That wasn't her form and she can bounce back but Black Rock Lake was raised a massive 17lb for his victory at Downpatrick which seems excessive.
Lucky Spring (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, progress into 6th 4 out, 5th next, 3rd approaching 2 out, led before straight, went clear under pressure late run-in, comfortably, won at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gf in May beating Ferris Bueller (11-12) by 7l, 15 ran.
Moncherie (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Led and clear, slight mistake and reduced lead 5 out, headed and no extra from 2 out, 7th of 8, well behind Tavern Times (11-6) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl gd in Jul.
Gracchus (USA) 8-1 (11-3) Raced in moderate 5th throughout, struggling and no impression from 3 out, 5th of 7, 50l behind Down In Neworleans (11-9) at Galway 2m 1f nov chs gd in Aug.
Spa Wells (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Towards rear for most, never a factor, last of 18, 17l behind First Beauty (11-0) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Aug.
First Beauty (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, disputed 3rd run-in, 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Black Rock Lake (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in Aug.
Ionisphere 12-1 (11-5) Prominent, in front 4 out, soon headed and weakened from 3 out, 12th of 18, well behind Hot Friend (11-3) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102 gf in May.
King's Parade 25-1 (11-7) Never a factor, trailing 3 out, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Street Entertainer (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo hdl gd in May.
Nodelay (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Made all, asserted 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m hdl gd in Aug beating Boynagh Joy (11-0) by 4l, 6 ran.
Miss Nomer (IRE) 5-1 (10-11) Mid-division early, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 3 out, challenged approaching 2 out, ridden in 2nd and 2 lengths down when left in lead last, pressed run-in, kept on, won at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Elanisa (10-8) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Adropaupep (IRE) 7-2fav (11-5) Led and disputed, hung badly right, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Knockieran (9-12) at Listowel 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft, 16 ran.
Clonsilla Fath (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, 4th 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, moderate 2nd and kept on same pace from before straight, 2nd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Rainforest Magic (11-10) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 gd in Jul.
Black Rock Lake (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Led, headed before 2nd, regained lead after 3 out, ridden and challenged 2 out, kept on well from last, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mare hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in Aug beating Benefique (11-9) by 3 1/2l, 9 ran.
Rockazar 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression in 9th 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, 17l behind Nivek's Dream (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Jul.
Talk About Miltown (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2 out, no extra in 6th before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 36l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-7) at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl 80-109 in Feb.
Star Of Aragon (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Soon tracked leaders, on terms 2 out, soon headed, mistake last, stayed on well run-in to lead near line, won at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Aug beating Like The Da (10-0) by nk, 7 ran.
The Seanachie (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 11th before 4 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 17, 19l behind Total Reality (10-11) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Tian Shan (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, 8th 3 out, kept on without threatening under pressure approaching last, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Uncle Taffy (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in May.
Tin Town Boy (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) In rear, closer in 8th approaching 2 out, went 2nd and challenged last, led and stayed on best under pressure run-in, won at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 sft in May beating Kaprun (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Serious Fun (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 4 out and soon no extra, no threat in straight, 11th of 12, 36l behind Wither Hills (11-0) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 sft in Aug.
