prominent, ridden and dropped to 3rd before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, progress 3 out, 2nd before straight, on terms 2 out, soon headed and no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
always towards rear, no extra from 3 out
soon led, joined 2 out, ridden to lead again and assert approaching last, stayed on well, very easily
mistake 1st, towards rear, closer in 6th 3 out, soon no impression and no extra straight
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
towards rear, closer in 7th 3 out, 5th and no impression from next, kept on same pace
prominent early, dropped to moderate 9th and no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, 3rd for much, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight
mistake 1st, rear of mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon no impression
With seven career victories to his credit, Mutadarek is always worth watching though he's 11lbs higher than for his latest success over hurdles a year ago. Gudnis Gracious Me is in superb form and probably found 2m4f stretching her stamina when completing a double at Ballinrobe at the end of last month. She's up another 7lbs here but is still expected to get competitive. VINO VINO CAVO is 6lbs higher after gaining the first victory of his career over subsequent winner Cabernet Sauvignon at Limerick last month but is progressing fast and looks capable of defying the extra burden. Sherchanceit was caught in the shadow of the post by Cuchulains Son at Ballinrobe and will make a bold bid to go one better while Nivek's Dream showed his liking for fast conditions when landing a maiden at Downpatrick and can make his presence felt.
King Ali (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to lead after 3 out, driven along and headed approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, 6th of 11, 18l behind Dirar (11-9) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf.
Wikaala (USA) 7-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway in 4th 3 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, no extra run-in and kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 2 1/4l behind Baily Rock (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens16 in Dec.
Major Harry (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Towards rear, some headway after halfway, kept on in straight without threatening, 8th of 20, 31l behind Stakers (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) gf.
Cothrom Na Feinne (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Always prominent, led from 5th, ridden clear from before last, stayed on well, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May beating Imperial Belle (11-8) by 7l, 16 ran.
Vinnes Friend (IRE) 9-2 (10-9) Held up towards rear, headway into close 4th entering straight, no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Dirar (11-9) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf.
Nivek's Dream (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders in moderate 5th, closer 4th 3 out, 3rd and ridden to challenge from 2 out, led 100 yards from finish, stayed on under pressure, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in May beating Mr Dazza (11-4) by 1 1/4l, 13 ran.
Coolnaharan (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Always towards rear, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Kahuna (11-7) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 88-130 sft in Aug, 8 ran.
Lugato (GER) 4-1fav (11-3) Chased leader, not fluent 8th, ridden 3 out, weakened approaching last, tailed off, 6th of 9, well behind More Equity (10-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jul.
West Route (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, headway in 6th before 2 out, ridden into 2nd entering straight, no impression leader, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 3l behind Novel Investment (11-12) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Ashlawn (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Mid-division, headway to 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, 10th of 15, 30l behind Derrymore Dawn (10-9) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl gf in Jul '08.
Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Soon tracked leader, led after 4 out, clear before last, soon reduced lead and strongly pressed, stayed on best, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in May beating Dancera (10-12) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Sherchanceit (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, improved to lead after 2 out, ridden clear approaching last, strongly pressed run-in, headed near finish, 2nd of 15, hd behind Cuchulains Son (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hdl gd in May.
Mutadarek 8-1 (11-7) Brought down 1st, in a race won by Ach Aye Surely (11-2) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in May, 18 ran.
Vino Vino Cavo (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, went moderate 2nd approaching straight, closed 2 out, led approaching last where not fluent, strongly pressed run-in, stayed on best, won at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in May beating Cabernet Sauvignon (10-12) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
