soon led, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, drifted right on to rail run-in (finished 3rd but demoted to 4th)
mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, stayed on into 2nd before last, challenged last and soon lead, kept on well run-in
disputed early, soon chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, 2nd 2 out, under pressure in 3rd after 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
mid-division early, 5th halfway, mistake 4 out, soon towards rear, ridden and no extra
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead after 2 out, ridden and challenged last, soon headed and kept on same pace
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, mistake 6 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out
held up towards rear, headway into 5th after 4 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, weakened next
chased leaders, 4th halfway, mistake 5 out, headway into 2nd after 4 out, ridden 3 out, no impression in 5th next, soon no extra
held up towards rear early, headway into 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, hampered 4 out, ridden and no extra before next
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 5th after 2 out, kept on one pace, challenged for 3rd when hampered run-in (finished 4th - promoted to 3rd)
Toostrong looked promising when scoring at Gowran in April but has run moderately in both subsequent starts and was a long way behind DOUBLE SEVEN over 3m1f here last month. The winner had previously scored over this trip here and, though having shot up the weights, can complete a course hat-trick. Playtime Ben was eight lengths behind him last time but was leading at today's trip and has to be a threat on today's terms. Annie Other has won three times at Wexford on very fast ground but looked in the grip of the handicapper at Limerick last time while Norther Bay's consistency means he's on a high enough mark and he's better handicapped over hurdles.
Norther Bay (FR) 5-4fav (11-12) Attempted to make all and clear for most, a bit awkward 6 out, reduced lead from after 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed approaching straight, soon narrowly headed and kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 5, 1 3/4l behind Far Away So Close (11-8) at Wexford 2m 1f chs gf in Jul.
Double Seven (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, headway in 6th 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, 3rd before straight, stayed on to lead approaching run-in, soon bumped, kept on well closing stages, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs gf in Jul beating Wise Oscar (10-12) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Toostrong (FR) 11-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace from next, 8th of 14, 23l behind Double Seven (10-6) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs gf in Jul.
Annie Other (IRE) 2-1fav (11-3) Waited with towards rear, improved into 5th approaching straight, 3rd before 2 out where mistake, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 6l behind Another Palm (10-12) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp chs gf in Jul.
Fisher Bridge (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 8l behind Johannisberger (10-9) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gf in Jun.
Playtime Ben (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, mid-division halfway, headway into 6th 4 out, 2nd after 3 out, led next, ridden and asserted ater last, headed before run-in, soon hampered in 4th, no extra and kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 8l behind Double Seven (10-6) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs gf in Jul.
Sports Line (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, ridden into 8th 2 out, stayed on to 5th last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 12, 5l behind Slieveardagh (11-4) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs gf in Jul.
Friendly Society (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden long 4 out, no extra in 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 12l behind Slieveardagh (11-4) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs gf in Jul.
Fourth Class (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Waited with towards rear, ridden into moderate 4th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening, 3rd of 15, 12l behind Count Salazar (11-1) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jul.
Limerick Lane (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, closer order from 5 out, 5th 2 out, 4th approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 13l behind Double Seven (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jun.
Glenstar (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th after 3 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 15l behind Ontheground (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl 80-116 gf in Jul.
Ross Na Righ (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened before 5 out, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Irish Soul (11-3) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-116 sft in May, 18 ran.
