chased leaders, 6th approaching 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 2f out
tracked leaders, dropped to 5th and no impression under pressure from over 2f out, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, 7th before straight, moderate 6th and kept on without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
soon chased leaders, closer in 4th over 2f out, ridden in pursuit of winner from over 1f out, stayed on well inside final furlong, not quite get there
mid-division best, 12th under 7f out, no impression from before straight
soon mid-division, closer in 5th before straight, 3rd over 2f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 2nd over 2f out, dropped to moderate 4th and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace
waited with towards rear, 14th under 7f out, ridden into mid-division and no impression from over 2f out, kept on without threatening
soon led, headed into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
went left at start, dropped behind after 6f, soon pulled up
soon mid-division, 9th under 7f out, no extra from 4f out, completely tailed off
waited with, ridden over 4f out, soon no impression
keen hold and held up towards rear, headway from before straight, ridden into 7th over 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
always prominent, led into straight, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to hold on at the finish
mid-division, 8th approaching 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 2f out
waited with, 12th before halfway, no impression from before straight
This is much more competitive the the first division. Dunmoe was a close third to More Madness at Limerick so an expected big run from runner-up Minella Reception in the previous race would be a bonus. Cosmic Wonder attempted to make all at Downpatrick and may do better ridden with more restraint while Ironmill Lad also ran well on that track in October when staying on strongly over 2m2f. Clara Bel La made a promising debut at the Curragh and will improve but the race won by the impressive Dancers Dilemma at Ballinrobe three weeks ago looks very good form and the placed horses, Dale Street and WRONG WAY CORRIGAN can dominate this with the latter just getting the vote as he was making his racecourse debut and has more scope.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Waited with towards rear, closer in 4th 5f out, no extra and kept on same pace approaching straight, 4th of 7, 23l behind Mr Groocock (12-0) at Clonmel 2m N H flat sft.
Cherrys Son (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Alw pr, ld 4out, sn in command, row, easily, won at Belclare 3m ire ptp sft in Mar beating Lion Valley (11-4) by 6l, 9 ran.
Dale Street (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd approaching 2f out, soon led, strongly pressed and headed from over 100yds out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 2l behind Dancers Dilemma (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat gd.
Deep Trouble (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra in 5th entering straight, 5th of 12, well behind Flash Of Genius (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 2f N H flat hvy in Apr.
Dunfelemy Paddy (IRE) Brian Boru gelding out of How Ironic.
Cosmic Wonder (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Led, ridden under 4f out and headed entering straight, soon no impression on winner and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Dysart Dancer (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd.
