tracked leaders on inner, close 4th and hung slightly to outer from 3 out, ridden to dispute lead on stands side next, headed early run-in, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out
mid-division, 7th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace
mid-division, 6th 5 out, no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, 8th 3 out, soon no impression
towards rear, no impression from 4 out
tracked leaders, no impression from 4 out
mid-division, progress into 3rd 5 out, ridden to dispute lead 2 out, led early run-in, kept on well
tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out
prominent, 2nd 3 out, ridden and no impression before next
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, headway to lead after 3 out, ridden and headed next, kept on one paced before last
never better than mid-division, weakened from 4 out
rear of mid-division, 14th halfway, late headway from 3 out, never nearer
tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out
always towards rear
mid-division, no impression from 4 out
towards rear, some late headway from 3 out
This looks a little more competitive than the first division and Sylvan Approach would get involved on his superb run at this meeting a year ago, though he ran poorly on his return from a long break at Cork last month. GORMANSTOWN CUCKOO has been taking on better class and racing on much softer ground than is forecast here but if the rains arrive he would be the one to beat. Winning point-to-pointer and bumper Auspicious Outlook has shown plenty of ability over hurdles and there's probably more to come while Bingo Lady ran very well behind Ordinary Man at Clonmel and is another to watch out for. Tell Me Rose is interesting after her two recent victories between the flags.
Dark Solace (IRE) Alderbrook gelding out of Plataea.
Gormanstown Cuckoo 10-3 (11-10) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, closer after halfway, led briefly 3 out, soon driven along and no extra in 4th after next, kept on one pace, 4th of 28, 11l behind Sydney Des Pictons (11-3) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Ironsinthefire (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 19th of 21, well behind Summit Meeting (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f 4yo mdn hdl hvy in Nov '09.
Mighty Snazy 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th after 4 out, no impression in 5th 3 out, stayed on to moderate 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 14l behind Daffern Seal (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Minella King (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 8th of 9, 28l behind Dashing Ruby (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase.
My Brother Pat (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Cl up when b hmprd on bend aftr 7th, cl en 8th but btn 6out, wknd 3out & bhnd when fell last, in a race won by Another Breeze (12-0) at Lisronagh 3m ire ptp gf in Apr, 11 ran.
No Five In A Row (IRE) Anshan gelding out of Lakeside Rose.
Oscar Green (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, headway into 9th before 4 out, ridden and no impression next, kept on one pace, 8th of 22, well behind Whats On The Menu (11-12) at Punchestown 3m mdn hdl gf in May.
Sylvan Approach (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 10th of 23, 43l behind Jakros (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gd in May.
The Talking Turtle (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, lost place and pushed along from 5 out, bad mistake next, soon no extra, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Son Of My Heart (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl sft in May.
Auspicious Outlook (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Prominent, 5th after 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace next, 3rd of 25, well behind Dazzling Susie (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Bingo Lady (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Attempted to make all, mistakes early, travelling well after 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed after 2 out, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Ordinary Man (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Ennisnag (IRE) 14-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th after 4 out, no extra and kept on one pace, 7th of 13, 28l behind Daffern Seal (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Flaithiuleacht (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Prominent, dropped to moderate 6th under 3f out, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 9th of 16, 5l behind Revelling (10-8) at Wexford 2m mrs N H flat sft in May '09.
Gilheany (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 17th of 21, well behind Model County Lass (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Oct.
Roszas Girl (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 12th before halfway, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out, 5th of 25, well behind Dazzling Susie (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Sean Og Katy (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Held up in rear, hampered 1st, headway after 4th, stumbled after next, disputing 3rd but beaten when not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace, never able to challenge, 4th of 7, 5l behind Laudatory (11-0) at Towcester 2m mdn hdl (5) gf in May.
Shes Chosen (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Mid div best 5th 6out, mod 8th & wkng up bef 3out, poor 6th when b negotiated last, 7th of 12, well behind Blackwater Bride (12-0) at Kinsale 3m ire ptp gf.
Supreme Empress (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs, 4th from 5th until wknd qckly 3out, last from 2out, 8th of 11, 43l behind Beabus House (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in Nov.
The Recovery (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, completely tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Crash (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Tell Me Rose (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Cl up, 5th 6out & 4th gng well 4out, prog in 3rd aftr 3out, ld 2out, 4l adv last, sow, won at Ballindenisk 3m ire ptp gs in May beating Sorcha Rua (11-9) by 3l, 10 ran.
