held up, headway approaching 3 out, challenged 2 out, led approaching last, kept on well under pressure
held up in touch, weakened from 7th
held up mid-division, challenged 4 out, ridden and every chance next, weakening and in 7th when sprawled and fell on landing 2 out
with leader, ridden to lead after 4 out, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened
close up, weakened after 4 out
prominent, ridden 2 out, weakened last
held up in touch, chased leaders 3 out, one pace from next
held up mid-division, headway after 4 out, led approaching 3 out, headed approaching last, rallied and every chance flat, no extra towards finish
in rear and keen, good headway from 6th, led next, headed after 4 out, weakened from 3 out
chased leaders, weakened 8th, behind when hampered 2 out
led, headed 7th, weakened approaching 3 out
held up in rear, steady headway from 3 out, blundered 2 out, soon weakened
held up, weakened 4 out, behind when hampered 2 out
close up until mistake 1st, soon behind, reminders 2nd, soon struggling, some late headway from 3 out
mid-division, pushed along approaching 8th, weakened after next
WARCRAFT may be the answer in a competitive start to proceedings but fellow Irish raiders Older And Wiser and Carsonstown Boy also merit respect whilst Victory Parade could show up well for the home team. The last named ran on well on his hurdling bow to take the spoils over this trip at Worcester; that form puts him in the thick of things although it's possible that the long odds-on favourite in second didn't run up to his best. Older And Wiser hasn't really built on an impressive win over this trip in July but he ran well here in June over two and a half miles on good ground and will be better served by today's stiffer test. Carsonstown Boy has no easy task conceding weight all round on his first attempt over this trip under Rules but he does have the assistance of Ruby Walsh and shapes as though he'll stay this far. Warcraft should also be well served by the step back up in trip and he has been running some decent races in handicap company which include a commendable second to Royal County Star at Cork in May. He's just about the pick of those with official ratings, has gone well for this jockey and Warcraft may well prevail.
Carsonstown Boy (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before 2 out, no impression entering straight, stayed on to moderate 3rd run-in, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Dual Gales (11-9) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl sft in Jul.
Corporate Account 11-2 (11-4) Held up, not fluent jumping, 11th before 3 out, 8th and ridden after 2 out, 6th last, ran on strongly closing stages to lead last strides, won at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gf beating Presenting Thyne (11-1) by hd, 14 ran.
Older And Wiser (FR) 4-6fav (11-10) Led, headed 5th, disputed lead 4 out, headed after next and soon no extra, 5th of 20, 31l behind Baily Rock (11-10) at Tipperary 3m hdl hvy in Jul.
So Billiant (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Themoonandsixpence (11-6) at Kilbeggan 3m hdl gd.
Victory Parade (IRE) 18-1 (10-12) Chased leader, mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd, led 6th to 9th, soon ridden, rallied approaching 2 out, led last, edged right, stayed on well, won at Worcester 3m nh nov hdl (4) gf beating Always Bold (11-9) by 5l, 9 ran.
Walamo (GER) 11-10fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, strongly challenged approaching next, kept on well under pressure, won at Bangor 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd beating Come Back To Me (11-0) by hd, 11 ran.
Warcraft 3-1 (11-2) Soon raced in moderate 5th, closer in 4th before straight, 3rd before 2 out where slight mistake, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure, 4th of 9, 8l behind Show Blessed (11-2) at Naas 2m 3f hdl sft.
House Of Bourbon (IRE) 7-2fav (10-12) Ran in snatches, no chance when blundered badly 3 out, soon pulled up, in a race won by Alfie's Sun (10-10) at Stratford 2m 7f hcp chs 0-125 (3) gd in Jul, 9 ran.
Michigan Assassin (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Prom; led 11 til fell 13, in a race won by Chandlers Cross (12-0) at Lydstep 3m ptp gd in Apr, 14 ran.
O Crotaigh (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Sn rr, 10th 1/2 way, 8th from 8th till bhd 3out, pu next, in a race won by Brokenheartedclown (12-0) at Horse And Jockey 3m ire ptp in Mar, 13 ran.
Plane Painter (IRE) 5-1fav (10-3) Led, ridden 2 out, pressed when blundered badly and headed last, ran on towards finish, possibly unlucky, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Giovanna (11-5) at Stratford 3m 3f hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May.
Ralahine (IRE) 80-1 (10-11) Held up in rear, mistake 8th, no chance next, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Starlight Air (10-7) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Ripalong Lad (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Tracked leader to 4th, remained in touch, ridden and lost place 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 10, 31l behind War Party (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gs.
Wricksons Bridge (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Not fluent 3rd, always in rear, tailed off, 9th of 14, well behind Starlight Air (10-7) at Worcester 3m mdn hdl (5) gs in Jul.
Ballyvesey (IRE) 7-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders and keen, ridden approaching 3 out, led soon after, headed 2 out, one pace, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Plunkett (10-9) at Ffos Las 2m 4f nov hdl (3) gd in Jun.
