soon led, ridden and headed entering straight, stayed on again final furlong to lead close home
chased leaders, 5th halfway, weakened over 5f out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3f out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra and weakened
rear of mid-division, headway in 8th before straight, ridden into 3rd entering straight, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, some headway in moderate 12th entering straight, ridden and no impression
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace
always towards rear, tailed off
chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened over 5f out, tailed off
mid-division, weakened over 4f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened before straight
chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened before straight
chased leader in 2nd, ridden and weakened before straight
held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3f out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, 10th 5f out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, headway in 7th 5f out, 4th 3f out, improved to lead entering straight, ridden over 1f out, kept on, headed close home
mid-division, ridden into 8th entering straight, kept on same pace from over 1f out
held up early, soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, weakened 5f out
mid-division, headway in 9th 5f out, ridden into 4th entering straight, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway in 13th entering straight, kept on from over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway in 10th entering straight, ridden and kept on one pace
A real guessing game to close the meeting as none of those with experience have impressed. Bullock Harbour was well beaten on testing ground at Navan in November and Datokepe never really got involved behind Cadspeed at Gowran a month ago. Both should improve and look best of those with a run but this may go to a newcomer. Residence is out of a point-to-point winner who is a half-sister to Grand National winner Monty's Pass so he's one to note for the future but STOP AT NOTHING should have the pace for this as he's a full-brother to the triple 1m4f winner Eight Up and out of a mare from a superb jumping family. Noel Meade's Mickelson is another to note as he's related to several winners and out of a mare who scored over 7f on the level and also over hurdles.
Bullock Harbour (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Held up in rear, headway in 6th 3f out, ridden into 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 9, 19l behind Perfect Smile (11-11) at Navan 2m N H flat hvy in Nov.
Casilero (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division best, no impression from 3 out, 10th of 15, well behind Vivaldi (11-5) at Sligo 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl gd.
Darking Time (IRE) Definite Article gelding out of Hayley Cometh.
Datokepe (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Raced well off pace towards rear in 6th, went moderate 3rd from 3 out, soon no impression under pressure, ran on well without threatening run-in, 3rd of 8, 14l behind Cadspeed (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m nh nov hdl in Apr.
Dinnie O (IRE) Dushyantor gelding out of Never At Home.
Epic Hero (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 5th under 6f out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 10th of 20, 19l behind Divine Rhapsody (10-4) at Punchestown 2m nhf gd in Apr.
Handsome George (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Pr & keen, wknd 3out, pu last, in a race won by Harry Percy (12-0) at Stradbally 3m ire ptp in Apr, 12 ran.
Imperal Cove (IRE) Imperial Ballet gelding out of Ardbess.
Jeune D'Esprit (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, trailing when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Kerb Appeal (11-12) at Navan 2m 5yo mdn hdl sft in Feb, 14 ran.
Justourluck (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, behind when badly hampered entering straight, 19th of 25, well behind Backspin (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 1f 5yo nhf gd in Apr.
Open The Window (IRE) King Charlemagne gelding out of Zeddaana.
Prayer From Heaven (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 6f out, ridden in 6th and no impression over 2f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 13, 22l behind Clonard Lad (12-0) at Tramore 2m N H flat gf in Apr.
Sydney Song Petoski gelding out of Upper Club.
Twisted Cross (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Bhd, 12th 1/2 way, bhd when fell 5out, in a race won by Old Wigmore (12-0) at Kilmallock 3m ire ptp gd in Apr, 13 ran.
Brenor Lad (IRE) Traditionally gelding out of Two Magpies.
Gun Barrell (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Soon led and clear, reduced lead before straight, headed and weakened from 3f out, 12th of 14, 26l behind Shop Dj (11-1) at Curragh 2m N H flat.
Mickelson (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Life Support.
Nordic Hawk (IRE) Hawn Eye gelding out of Nordic Abu.
Phar From Fashion (IRE) Milan filly out of Pharetta.
Thieving Gypsy (IRE) Presenting filly out of Miss Lauren Dee.
Montagnard (IRE) Imperial Ballet gelding out of Bustinetta.
Lord Mark (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Oristown Rose.
Tuesdays Girl (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 13th of 20, 39l behind Raise The Beat (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat gf.
Residence (IRE) Mr Combustible gelding out of Magnum Bullum.
Stop At Nothing (IRE) Old Vic gelding out of Square Up.
Izind An Affair (IRE) 10-1 (10-11) Disputed lead, led approaching halfway, headed and weakened quickly approaching straight, 6th of 7, 41l behind Our Girl Salley (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4yo nhf hvy in Dec.
Har Will (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 4f out, 9th and no extra 3f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 20, 25l behind Raise The Beat (11-7) at Down Royal 2m N H flat gf.
Pet Magpie (IRE) Desert Sun mare out of Dont Forget Shoka.
