close up, led halfway, headed 6f out, soon weakened, tailed off
mid-division, headway approaching halfway, led 6f out, headed over 3f out, 6th and ridden early straight, no extra 1 1/2f out
towards rear, kept on without threatening straight
chased leaders, 5th before halfway, 7th under pressure 4f out, clipped heels and eased before straight, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, headway 6f out, 3rd 4f out, led entering straight, headed 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 5th over 4f out, soon weakened
always prominent, 4th 4f out, 2nd and challenged 2f out, soon led, headed under 1f out, kept on
mid-division on outer, ran off bend over 4f out, soon no extra
led, headed halfway, remained close up, led again over 3f out, headed entering straight, soon weakened
tracked leaders, 6th 5f out, ridden approaching straight, kept on same pace
mid-division, stumbled and lost place over 4f out, progress into 7th entering straight, kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out
held up, 9th approaching straight, 5th and headway on outer 1 1/2f out, led under 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division, progress 4f out, 2nd and challenged early straight, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
towards rear, ran on from 2f out
A competitive bumper to round off the day but ROSS LIMESTONE gets the nod. A promising third at Ballinrobe in May 2007, he wasn't seen again until last month when producing an excellent second to Mackeys Forge on the same track. Nina Carberry's presence on Esporao will ensure support for Gordon Elliott's charge, a close second to The Grey Express at Ballinrobe when he stayed on stoutly at the finish. Talab looked a decent prospect when runner-up to Flat Out at Listowel in September but was well beaten when tried over 2m3f at Nass where the heavy ground didn't help. He can prove that run all wrong and get involved while Greenbelt Star ran very well behind Fantasy King at Punchestown and is the type to make further progress.
But Out (IRE) Waveney gelding out of Tell Me.
Residence (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Never better than mid-division, 15th of 20, well behind The Real Article (11-9) at Cork 2m N H flat gf in May.
Ross Limestone (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Towards rear, progress and not clear run from over 2f out, kept on well under pressure into 2nd without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Mackeys Forge (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat gd in May.
Sydney Song 16-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3f out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 22, 19l behind Bullock Harbour (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 1f N H flat gf in May.
Talab 7-2 (11-7) Soon mid-division, closed 5f out, 5th approaching straight, no extra from under 2f out, 7th of 15, 24l behind Sweet Shock (11-3) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat sft in Oct.
Brave Beauty (IRE) Accordion mare out of Helens Dreamgirl.
Costtomuch (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) In tch til wknd 4out, sn rr detd & pu 3out, in a race won by Fiddlededee (12-0) at The Pigeons 3m ire ptp gd in Mar, 17 ran.
Lily The Spook (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid div when ur 3rd, in a race won by Hillbilly Babe (12-0) at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gd in May, 10 ran.
Oh So Gogo (IRE) Mr Combustible mare out of Rock All Night.
Point The Toes (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, well off pace, moderate 9th approaching straight, closed from 3f out, no impression from 2f out, 9th of 14, 20l behind Shop Dj (11-1) at Curragh 2m N H flat in May.
Seancill Oir (IRE) King's Theatre mare out of Carey's Lodge.
Craig Lea 6-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, 4th halfway, headway to 2nd 3f out, ridden entering straight, not reach winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, nk behind Mighty Whitey (10-7) at Sligo 2m 4yo nhf gd in May.
Cuchullain (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 13l behind Double Double (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat gf in May.
Esporao (IRE) 9-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, keen hold, 3rd over 4f out, challenged in 2nd from 1f out, kept on well final furlong, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind The Grey Express (10-9) at Ballinrobe 2m nhf gd.
Greenbelt Star 20-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, ridden into 5th entering straight, no extra in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 21, 8l behind Fantasy King (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 1f nhf gd in May.
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 in May.
Stephanie Kate (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 4f out, no extra approaching straight, 10th of 24, 33l behind My Cool Lady (11-6) at Punchestown 2m 1f N H flat gd in Apr.
Flemingstown (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division throughout, 12th of 17, 32l behind I Hear A Symphony (11-11) at Limerick 2m 4yo nh flat gd in May '07.
Needle Rep Needle Gun gelding out of Rich Pickings.
Flying Fort Loup Sauvage mare out of Ard Tia.
Realta Rathcabhain (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, progress under 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on, 6th of 15, 11l behind Aughaloor (12-0) at Navan 2m N H flat in Mar.
