rear of mid-division, some headway approaching 2 out, kept on one pace without troubling leaders
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no impression in 6th 2 out, no extra
settled in rear of mid-division on outer, good progress to go 3rd and challenged briefly 2 out, soon no impression and 5th when mistake last, eased when beaten run-in
always towards rear, never a factor
held up in rear, kept wide throughout, smooth headway into 5th 2 out, travelling best to lead last, pushed out and asserted closing stages, cosily
prominent, 2nd halfway, led after 3 out, headed under pressure next, no extra from before last
led, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no impression in moderate 8th 2 out, went 5th early run-in, kept on well without threatening leaders
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra in straight
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd after 3 out, challenged and led next, headed under pressure last, no impression on winner run-in
rear of mid-division, ridden and dropped to rear after halfway, no threat from before straight
chased leaders on inner, not fluent, 5th halfway, 4th 2 out, under pressure in 3rd last, kept on one pace but no chance with winner run-in
Plenty in with a chance here and LOUISVILLE LIP is the speculative selection. He scored in testing ground at Thurles back in January and a recent spin on the Flat at Galway should have put him spot on for this. Little Green won a Grade 2 juvenile event at Fairyhouse earlier this year and he also will strip fitter for a recent outing on the level, while the progressive Acapulco Gold can figure after a landing a double at Ballinrobe last month. Walden Prince has a bit to find with the latter, but Knockcroghery is another to consider after her close-up third over C&D on Sunday. Much Acclaimed won his only start over hurdles in July and arrives on the back of a couple of wins on the Flat so also warrants respect.
Little Green (IRE) 7-1 (10-4) Held up, moderate 6th 5 out, ridden in moderate 3rd entering straight, mistake last and dropped to 5th run-in, 5th of 9, 24l behind Golden Sunbird (11-4) at Limerick 2m mares listed nov hdl (1) sft in Mar.
Acapulco Gold (IRE) 5-2fav (10-12) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th before 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, ridden into 3rd entering straight, stayed on to challenge last, kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo hcp hdl gs in Aug beating Walden Prince (10-1) by nk, 9 ran.
Louisville Lip (IRE) 12-1 (10-10) Held up towards rear, headway in 8th entering straight, ridden in 6th 2 out, stayed on into 3rd last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Nearest The Pin (10-6) at Fairyhouse 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Apr.
Gamede (FR) 33-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 13, well behind Street Entertainer (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 4yo hdl gd in May.
Much Acclaimed (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, well off pace, improved to chase leaders 5th, 4th 2 out, led approaching straight, soon pressed, joined run-in, stayed on best to assert and drifted left close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo mdn hdl gs in Jul beating In A Nutshell (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Knockcroghery (IRE) 6-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, on terms 4 out, close 2nd again before straight, struggling from 2 out, rallied from before last but no impression run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 4, 1 1/2l behind Plan A (11-8) at Listowel 2m hdl sft.
Quarton (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd 2 out, ridden in 4th and no extra before bend, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 22l behind Acapulco Gold (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo hcp hdl gs in Aug.
In A Nutshell (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Always prominent, 4th halfway, quickened between horses to lead after 2 out, kept on well, won at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gf beating Ridayef (11-3) by 2l, 12 ran.
Luck Pennie (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th and no extra before 3 out, 7th of 9, 29l behind High Importance (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 4yo nov hdl gf in Jul.
Walden Prince (IRE) 6-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, headway in 6th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, soon 2nd, ridden to lead entering straight, challenged last, kept on, headed close home, 2nd of 9, nk behind Acapulco Gold (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo hcp hdl gs in Aug.
Bondage (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Prominent early, soon mid-division, no impression approaching straight, 9th of 18, 17l behind Scottish Boogie (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl gs in May.
Boxer Beat (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Chased leader in 2nd, led before 5th, ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 7l behind Sun Disc (10-6) at Down Royal 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
