held up in rear and off pace, moderate 13th 3 out, some progress and pushed along 2 out, ridden in 8th at last, kept on without threatening run-in, never nearer
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead entering straight, ridden 2 out, led after last, headed and no extra close home
mid-division, 10th 3 out, soon ridden, 7th at last, no impression
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, ridden and headway to dispute lead entering straight, headed after last, no extra in 3rd close home
tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, soon behind
led, joined at 4th, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, bad mistake 3rd, behind when pulled up before 5 out
mid-division, 7th 3 out, ridden in 5th before next, 4th at last, no extra
towards rear on outer, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, 11th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
always towards rear, pushed along 3rd, no impression from 4 out
mid-division, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out
always behind, not fluent at 1st, trailing 3 out
rear of mid-division, 9th on inner 3 out, headway entering straight, 3rd 2 out, soon ridden, 3rd at last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home
mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
prominent, improved to dispute lead at 5th, headed and ridden entering straight, weakened
tracked leaders on outer, disputed lead at 4th, headed before 3 out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, ridden 4 out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Despite having a strike-rate of 2-32, Icelip finds himself on joint top weight in this moderate contest and he's running well enough to have a real chance of adding to his tally. Recent Cartmel winner Summer Storm shares his big weigh but, though Rachael Blackmore's claim is a bonus, it's L'ATTESA who looks the one to beat. Shane Nolan's charge battled on strongly to see off The Black Russian at Kilbeggan and the runner-up gained an easy victory at Ballinrobe later. Our Jerry ran easily his best race to date when just outstayed by Silverpockets at Down Royal and is on the same mark so it will be a surprise if he's not involved in the finish but his conqueror is inconsistent and has been well beaten subsequently.
Icelip (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Raced in rear, good progress from 3 out and pushed along in 6th before last, ridden to challenge run-in when short of room, switched to inner closing stages when again short of room, 3rd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Tornado Watch (12-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Summer Storm 11-1 (11-11) Soon prominent, on terms from 6th, headed before straight, soon no impression, 7th of 18, 14 1/2l behind Finding Touch (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
L'Attesa (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd after 2 out, disputed before last, soon ridden, led after last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep beating The Black Russian (11-12) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Artists Daughter (IRE) 22-1 (11-1) Mid-division early, not fluent 3 out when chasing leaders, no impression when slight mistake last, one pace, 7th of 21, 9l behind Definite Income (11-3) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Aug.
Eric The Third (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) Disputed lead, led narrowly at 5th, headed before 3 out, soon dropped to 7th and ridden, weakened, 12th of 16, dist behind Venture Lazarus (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Shamat (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Chased leaders to before 4 out, soon behind, headway after next, weakened 2 out, tailed off, 5th of 9, dist behind Vic's Last Stand (11-11) at Sedgefield 2m 1f hcp (5) gd in Sep.
Balinaboola (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Held up, soon towards rear, no extra from before straight, tailed off, 15th of 18, dist behind Finding Touch (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Silverpockets (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Raced mainly in 3rd, not fluent 1st, pushed along from 3 out and soon lost place, no extra and weakened from 2 out, 9th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Tornado Watch (12-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Fightforyourdreams (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, progress in 8th passing 3 out, ridden into 4th after 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 18l behind Father Jed (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Game Puppeteer (IRE) 9-1 (10-7) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, 10th and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and no extra before last, 10th of 14, 23 3/4l behind L'attesa (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Seader (USA) 16-1 (8-7) Went slightly right from stalls and settled towards rear, some progress into 9th 6f out, further progress into 6th 5f out, ridden in 4th from 3f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 2 1/2l behind My Manekineko (8-11) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in May.
Amron Kali (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Mid-division, slight mistakes 9th and 10th, lost place and no extra from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Wexford 3m hcp gd in Jul.
The Pine Martin (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Led, headed after 3rd, slight mistake 5th, 5th halfway, progress to dispute 3 out, pushed along and headed early straight, no impression in 4th and blundered 2 out, weakened, 10th of 13, dist behind Liclash (11-6) at Limerick 2m hcp hvy in Mar.
Omega Springs (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Rear, 15th after 5th, headway on inner to 8th 2 out, driven and kept on to 5th, never on terms, 5th of 16, 18 3/4l behind Venture Lazarus (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Thank You Pa (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Towards rear and 8th before 5 out, ridden after 3 out and no impression from next, 8th of 10, 36l behind Tornado Watch (10-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Aug.
Trendy Nurse (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden before 2 out where slight mistake, no impression in 6th before last. kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 14, 4 1/2l behind L'attesa (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Billybuster (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Disputed lead, ran freely, 2nd at 5th, on terms 3 out, dropped to 6th before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no extra, 6th of 16, 22 3/4l behind Venture Lazarus (11-11) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Carrickcloughanboy (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Soon mid-divison on outer, a little keen, inclined to jump slightly right, no extra from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Moonlight Art (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along and lost place entering straight, no extra, eased final furlong, 11th of 14, 23 3/4l behind Lilly The Lioness (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Freedom Square (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Towards rear, still towards rear from 3 out where not fluent, headway into mid-division but no impression straight, kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out, 6th of 18, 9 3/4l behind Finding Touch (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Our Jerry (IRE) 33-1 (10-0) Dwelt, towards rear, never a factor, 9th halfway, pushed along and went moderate 6th entering straight, no extra, 6th of 9, 31 1/2l behind Aydoun (9-5) at Listowel 1m 4f mdn hvy in Sep.
Lady Of Portlairge (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Rear and behind for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace run-in, 9th of 14, 22 1/4l behind L'attesa (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Dorking (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Held up, slightly impeded 6th, no impression from before straight, soon no extra, badly hampered last, 7th of 19, 28 1/4l behind Polar Present (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug.
