led, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed entering straight, soon outpaced, no extra from last
rear of mid-division, progress 3 out, moderate 4th after 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, weakened from 3 out
rear of mid-division on outer, moderate 8th after 2 out, one pace
held up towards rear, ran on well from before last
towards rear, kept on without threatening from 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression from 2 out, 6th when pecked and unseated rider last
mid-division, 9th 4 out, no extra from 2 out
held up towards rear, progress on outer 3 out, 6th 2 out, one pace straight
never better than mid-division
chased leaders to halfway, weakened from 3 out
mid-division on inner, 7th and progress 4 out, 4th next, close 2nd and challenged from 2 out, led entering straight, ridden clear before last, comfortably
mid-division, 10th 4 out, headway after 3 out, moderate 3rd from 2 out, kept on from last
always towards rear
mid-division, 8th approaching 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
always towards rear
held up towards rear, progress 3 out, 8th and ridden after 2 out, moderate 5th from last
rear of mid-division, kept on one pace from after 3 out
prominent, 3rd to 3 out, weakened from 2 out
prominent, 4th halfway, 6th 4 out, soon weakened
soon 2nd, weakened halfway, tailed off
mid-division, progress approaching halfway, 2nd 4 out, weakened approaching 2 out
always towards rear
mid-division, 12th when bad mistake 3 out, no extra
prominent, 4th when pecked 2nd, weakened halfway, tailed off
Ruby Walsh has won this for the past two years but punters will have to forgive today's mount Ringfort's poor recent run at Downpatrick to support him for the hat-trick though Derek Barry's charge was undoubtedly hampered by the sticky ground that day. Thistimesforgood is still a maiden over timber but has been running well on the flat this summer and looks capable of better but a chance is taken on another maiden, GREEN TO GOLD, who has shown nothing over hurdles hence her lowly mark but has definitely improved on the level recently. Lightening Sky won a chase at Ballinrobe in June and is 2lb lower than when landing a Bellewstown handicap over hurdles last year. He's been out of form recently but at least he's on the scoresheet unlike the majority of his rivals in this poor event.
Lightening Sky (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, ridden and weakened from 4 out, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Eventide (10-6) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Aug.
Newmarket Story (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, some late headway straight, 9th of 20, 37l behind Anshan Dreams (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl.
Orange Touch (GER) 25-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, 13th of 15, well behind Jack Cool (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23.
Pride Of The Lions (NZ) 25-1 (11-4) Towards rear, some progress after 4 out, no impression from 2 out, left moderate 6th from last, 6th of 17, 28l behind Paddy O Dee (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan.
Thistimesforgood (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Mojito Royale (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Jul.
Double Eagle (FR) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 15, 47l behind Breeze With Ease (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Sep.
Try Freedom (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from before straight, 6th of 16, 7l behind Cybersnow (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 88-116 gf.
On The Loose (IRE) 11-1 (11-10) Held up in rear, ridden after 3 out, went 3rd 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 8, 34l behind De Bansha Man (11-2) at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp hdl 0-110 (4) sft in Sep.
Lynott (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Mid-division, headway in 7th 3 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra in 6th 2 out, weakened and virtually pulled up run-in, 15th of 16, well behind Macidoni (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft in Feb.
Rivazza (FR) 12-1 (11-3) Rear of mid-division, 11th 5 out, no impression from next, 13th of 30, 26l behind Super Daisy (11-4) at Navan 2m 6f hcp hdl sft in Sep.
Fiddler Lake 25-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden, 4th next, no impression, 7th of 13, 18l behind Flight Control (10-11) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gf in Sep.
Green To Gold (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, some headway to moderate 8th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, 7th last, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 24l behind Charleville (10-12) at Sligo 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Jun '09.
Le Reveur 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, weakened after 4 out, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Old Theatre Royal (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Sep.
Needle Rep 25-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division, no extra from 3 out, 11th of 18, 36l behind Jack Cool (11-3) at Listowel 2m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep.
Academy Gigsnreels (USA) 16-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, reminders from 6th, soon no impression, tailed off from 3 out, 14th of 15, well behind Gougane (10-11) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 in Jul '09.
Atlas Peak (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, 12th of 15, 40l behind Fearnwood Girl (10-8) at Sligo 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Ringfort (IRE) 9-2fav (11-5) Always towards rear, no threat from 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Breeze With Ease (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Sep.
Rokococo Palm (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace approaching 3 out, 9th of 15, 31l behind Bandama (11-12) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl fm in Aug.
George Arzanine (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, behind when ran out through wing 2 out, in a race won by Barna Gold (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl in Sep, 15 ran.
Ma Ani (USA) 16-1 (10-6) Always towards rear, weakened from before 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Eventide (10-6) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Aug.
Mel Del (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Well off pace towards rear, no impression under pressure from after 3 out, 10th of 12, 28l behind Gudnis Gracious Me (11-3) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens30 gf in Aug.
The Boss's Choice (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Prominent in chasing group, moderate 4th 4 out, soon no impression, moderate 3rd and no extra from before 2 out, 8th of 16, 26l behind Vinnie (11-13) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Peace Please (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, dropped to 9th approaching 2 out, soon no impression, 10th of 14, 35l behind Fleeting Moment (11-1) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl fm in Aug.
View From The Top 20-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, kept on same pace from 3 out, 8th of 16, 13l behind Rockazar (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Maranda (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, last of 13, well behind City Hustler (11-6) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Loveisthedrug (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Towards rear, fell 1st, in a race won by Vinnie (11-13) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95, 16 ran.
Lavally Legend (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Wreckitman (10-13) at Sligo 3m mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Fairwood Lilly (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Mid-division, dropped towards rear 6 out, no impression after, 14th of 15, 30l behind Ikansea (10-5) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
