mid-division, 7th 4 out, progress after next, headway into 2nd and ridden 2 out, disputed lead on stands' side run-in, stayed on well to lead near line
rear of mid-division, progress from 4 out, ridden entering straight, moderate 7th 2 out, went moderate 4th at last, kept on without threatening run-in
mid-division, close enough in 8th when bad mistake and unseated rider 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd from 3 out, 4th 2 out, no impression
in rear, pushed along in rear after 3 out, ridden in moderate 8th 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders, went 2nd 4 out, led after next, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, joined run-in, headed and no extra near line
mid-division, closer in 5th 4 out, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression
in rear, slight mistake 1st, reminders 3rd, never a factor
led, headed 6th, ridden and no impression from next
mid-division, no impression from 6th, trailing and pulled up before 4 out
mid-division and took keen hold, not fluent at 1st, saddle slipped and pulled up after next
tracked leader in 2nd, led from 6th, ridden and headed after 3 out, weakened
towards rear, pushed along at 5th, progress into 6th 4 out, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, 3rd 2 out, no impression before last
mid-division on inner, 8th 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
By The Banks has been placed twice at Down Royal since returning from a spring break and would be interesting if getting a run from his reserve spot. Beautiful Ben is only a couple of pounds higher than when second at Roscommon while Ted was runner-up to good yardstick Star Of Angels at Wexford last month and is very lightly raced. HAVANA DANCER has gone up 5lb for a narrow victory at Roscommon and is hardly consistent but Colin Bowe's mare still looks the best of a modest bunch.
Beautiful Ben (IRE) 4-1fav (11-10) Held up, 9th before 6th, went 5th before straight, 4th at last where slight mistake, rider soon without right iron and almost unseated, kept on well into 2nd near line, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Kentucky Lass (10-13) at Roscommon 2m hcp sft in Jun.
Havana Dancer (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, 7th from 5th, closed to dispute 4th before straight, challenged and almost on terms from before last, stayed on well run-in to lead near finish, won at Roscommon 2m hcp sft in Jun beating Mr Moondance (11-6) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Conn Job (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, soon raced in 9th, not fluent 3 out, soon improved, 4th approaching straight, no extra from before 2 out, 6th of 15, 33 1/2l behind Balinaboola Lass (10-12) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Ted (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on outer, progress to lead before 4th, mistake 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 4 1/4l behind Star Of Angels (10-11) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
The Shaughraun (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Held up, 6th after 5th, pushed along approaching 3 out, dropped behind approaching straight, no extra when not fluent 2 out, completely tailed off, 8th of 9, dist behind Tipped Up Harry (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
French Ambassador (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 6th from 6th, no impression approaching 2 out, not fluent at last, no extra, 10th of 17, 18 3/4l behind Fleurys Fort (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Secrets Safe (IRE) 9-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, jumped left 1st, 7th from 3rd, slight mistake 6th and pushed along, not fluent 3 out, dropped to 12th approaching straight and no extra, 10th of 15, dist behind Balinaboola Lass (10-12) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Humm Dinger (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Slow jump 1st, soon chased leaders, 9th approaching straight, soon no extra, 16th of 25, 29 1/4l behind Bye Bye O Bye (11-9) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in May.
Aloneallalone (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, almost on terms halfway, led narrowly 2 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in, lost 3rd closing stages, 4th of 20, 4 3/4l behind Freedom Square (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Hello Humpfrey (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) In rear, closed to track leaders from 3 out, one pace from next, slight mistake last, 6th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Afatcat (11-0) at Limerick 2m hcp gf in Jun.
Carrickcloughanboy (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, ran freely early, dropped to 16th and ridden after 4 out, no extra from 2 out where not fluent, 18th of 20, dist behind Freedom Square (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Station Closed (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Led, soon joined, slight mistake 2nd and soon headed, raced in 2nd after until led again from 7th, strongly pressed last, kept on well run-in, headed close home, dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Kentucky Lass (10-13) at Roscommon 2m hcp sft in Jun.
Aurora's Dream (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Soon mid-division, 8th from 6th, slight mistake 9th, closed up approaching straight, disputed 4th at last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Fleurys Fort (11-11) at Limerick 2m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Vita Nuova (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, challenged entering straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra before last where mistake, 8th of 17, 20 1/4l behind You Can't Catch Me (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp gd in May.
River Patrole (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division early and ran freely, chased leaders from before 3rd, 3rd halfway, weakened before 3 out, 9th of 12, 19 1/4l behind Zafarqand (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Jun.
By The Banks (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, led after 4 out, pressed before 2 out where slight mistake, soon ridden, headed before last, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 19, 3 3/4l behind Shake The Bucket (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Diary Date (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, mistake at 1st, some progress at 6th (usual 3 out), pushed along on outer entering straight, kept on one paced, 5th of 18, 22 3/4l behind Petuna (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Jun.
