mid-division, pushed along from 4f out, no impression from under 3f out
towards rear, switched right 2 1/2f out and headway, soon no impression, kept on same pace
close up, took keen hold, on terms approaching straight, headed under 3f out and edged right, 4th and one pace from under 2f out
towards rear, pushed along and some headway straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
mid-division, towards rear approaching straight, soon switched right, switched back towards inner from over 2f out and one pace
tracked leaders, switched right under 3f out, soon challenged, led over 1 1/2f out, stayed on well final furlong
rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out
tracked leaders, took keen hold, pushed along straight, no extra from under 2f out
rear of mid-division on outer, pushed along from 4f out, improved to challenge from under 3f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd close home
chased leaders, pushed along before straight, squeezed for room under 3f out, soon one pace
led, joined approaching straight, soon headed, no extra when slightly impeded 1 1/2f out
prominent, pushed along on inner before straight, soon one pace
chased leaders, challenged travelling smoothly straight, led under 3f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, one pace final furlong and dropped to 3rd close home
IS SHE DIESEL was a 66/1 chance when making a very promising start over hurdles at Punchestown and though it's a surprise to see her in a bumper she should have enough pace and gets the vote. Clonkeen Lad has been well supported but beaten a long way on both starts while Copernicus never got into the action at Limerick though was noted making some late headway and should do better. Innocent Verdict pulled much too hard in that latter event and was soon done with though had shown potential earlier and would have a chance if settling better. The newcomer Storm Racer has a very nice pedigree and wouldn't need to be anything special to make a successful debut.
Barneys Storm (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Ld/disp until 2nd frm 6out, rddn 4out & wknd, to last when pu bef 3out, at Inchydoney 3m mdn gd in May.
Clonkeen Lad 8-1 (11-5) Re-shod at start, soon tracked leaders in 4th, 5th halfway, 4th on outer 2 1/2f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 6, 27 1/4l behind Aspen Colorado (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m sft in Feb.
Copernicus (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Towards rear and well off pace, pushed along over 5f out, some headway but no impression approaching straight, moderate 4th 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 20l behind Takeittothelimits (10-7) at Limerick 2m gf in Jun.
General Trickery (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Held up, closed to chase leaders 4 out, 7th approaching straight, slight mistake 3 out and one pace after, 6th of 18, 25 1/2l behind Making Shapes (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn gd in May.
Keyboard Warrior (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Alw rr, to 4out, cto when pu aftr 3out, at Ballindenisk 3m mdn gs in May.
Mountain Rock (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Alw pr, 2nd 1/2way, 5th 5out, 4th 2out, cl en & chall 3rd when fell last, at Maralin 3m mdn gd in May.
Nulife (IRE) Generous gelding out of Kizmehoney.
Sandstorm (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Soon tracked leaders, weakened 4 out, 17th of 23, dist behind Chadic (11-6) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Storm Racer (GER) Shirocco gelding out of Suivi.
Highly Driven 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, moderate 7th before halfway, under pressure still in 7th over 3f out, soon no extra, 6th of 10, dist behind Mossback (11-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Apr.
Innocent Verdict (IRE) 8-1 (10-7) Led and clear of remainder with 2nd, reduced advantage from before halfway, headed under 6f out, soon lost place and weakened from over 4f out, tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Takeittothelimits (10-7) at Limerick 2m gf in Jun.
Is She Diesel 66-1 (11-0) Took keen hold and prominent on outer, jumped left at 1st, 2nd at 4th, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no impression on winner at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 8 1/2l behind Petuna (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Lakemilan (IRE) 4-1 (11-5) Trkd ldr in 2nd, 2l 2nd frm 6out & still cl 2nd when fell 3out, at Dromahane 3m mdn gs in May.
