soon mid-division, progress from 4 out, 6th approaching straight, chased leaders and kept on same pace from after 2 out
tracked leaders, no impression and one pace from before 2 out
close up and disputed lead, headed and 5th approaching straight, weakened
held up, no impression from 4 out, soon no extra, completely tailed off
towards rear, some slight mistakes, never a factor
held up, good headway 4 out, 2nd approaching straight, no impression and slight mistake last, one pace
tracked leaders, weakened straight
chased leaders, pushed along 10th, soon no impression, pulled up before 3 out
soon mid-division, closer order from before 5 out, tracked leaders from next, 4th approaching straight, on terms 3 out, soon led, asserted from before last, ridden out and stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders, no extra from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
took keen hold, soon chased leaders, 3rd approaching straight, no impression and one pace 2 out
close up and disputed lead, led approaching straight, joined 3 out, soon headed and no impression
soon mid-division, progress to chase leaders straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
towards rear, progress to chase leaders straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
tracked leaders, slight mistake 7th, under pressure 4 out, soon weakened
towards rear, some headway and kept on same pace straight
JACK SLADE has been raised a further 3lb since finishing second at Downpatrick but is back over his best trip today and Jonathan Moore again takes off that amount. Noel Meade's top weight has been in terrific form this summer and should take all the beating. The four-year-old Finding Touch has hinted at ability and the extra half-mile should bring about further improvement. Tb Broke Her ran well last time at Tipperary while it looks as though Stonehall Jack is to be kept over hurdles for now, though a return to chasing will probably on the cards in the autumn.
Jack Slade (IRE) 11-8fav (11-9) Held up, soon towards rear, closed to chase leaders from 3 out, ridden to go 2nd run-in and kept on well without getting to winner, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Scenic Star (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Stonehall Jack (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Soon close up, slightly slow at 1st, led approaching 6th, soon went on, headed approaching 2 out and soon no extra, 6th of 18, 17l behind Italian Riviera (11-3) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Shek O Lad 8-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 9th after 5th, 7th after 4 out, dropped to mid-division 2 out, no extra, 14th of 20, dist behind Freedom Square (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Fightforyourdreams (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Towards rear, 15th from 6th, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra, 14th of 17, 22 3/4l behind Fleurys Fort (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Wee Small Hours (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) In rear, slight mistake 4th, closer order from 6th on inner, impeded and collided with rail after 3 out, soon no impression chasing leaders, no extra from next, 3rd of 11, 30l behind Blessed King (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn gd in Jul.
Willow Grange (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Tracked leader in 2nd, 4th 4 out, driven after 2 out, dropped to 6th and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Oisin James (11-8) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Finding Touch (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Held up, badly hampered 6th, pushed along and no impression from 4 out, kept on same pace from next, 7th of 16, 16l behind King's Wharf (11-6) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Zanouska (USA) 14-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, 10th after 6th, progress to 6th before 3 out, 8th after 3 out, no impression, weakened, last of 15, dist behind Oisin James (11-8) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Mr Smith 16-1 (10-9) Held up, slightly impeded approaching 3rd, not fluent 6th and impeded, soon no danger, 15th of 16, 37 1/2l behind King's Wharf (11-6) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Our Lizzie (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) Always behind, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, last of 13, 23 1/4l behind Flaviana (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Apr.
Baily Sunset (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, 12th from 3rd, slight mistake 4th, slight mistake 3 out, closed to dispute 5th approaching straight, no extra and slight mistake 2 out, 7th of 15, 35 1/2l behind Balinaboola Lass (10-12) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Ballyine (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, mistake 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 14, dist behind Curragh Golan (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Tb Broke Her (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) In rear, 12th 4 out, progress from next, ridden entering straight, 6th 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 20, 3 1/4l behind Star Counsel (11-10) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Railway Pearl (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 17, 23 1/2l behind You Can't Catch Me (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp gd in May.
Baccalaureate (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no danger from 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Akito (11-12) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Fainne An Lae (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, moderate 4th after 3rd, closed 5th, hit 6th, mistake 4 out, soon pushed along, slight mistake 3 out, one pace after, 8th of 14, 17 1/4l behind Jack Slade (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Bawnmore Lass (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 9th 2 out, ridden in moderate 5th entering straight, left moderate 4th at last, no impression, 4th of 15, 15 1/2l behind Graney Town (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
