prominent, soon 2nd, on terms approaching 5 out, led approaching 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon headed but remained close up, weakened straight
mistake 1st and impeded, held up, 10th from 4th, 8th after 10th, closed 5 out, moderate 5th from 3 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, 5th from 4th, slightly slow 6th, 4th after 10th, slow jump 4 out, dropped to moderate 6th from 3 out, soon no extra
slightly impeded 1st, always towards rear, inclined to jump right, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out
held up, 11th from 4th, 10th after 10th, soon no danger
got loose before start, soon led, slight mistake 8th, joined 9th, soon headed, weakened from 5 out, soon pulled up
impeded 1st, soon mid-division, 8th from 4th, closer in 6th after 10th, 3rd from 3 out, chased winner but no impression from before 2 out, mistake last, dropped to 3rd again near line
tracked leaders, on terms 9th, soon led, joined approaching 5 out, headed approaching 4 out, led again from next, travelling smoothly approaching straight, soon asserted, stayed on well, comfortably
mid-division best, mistake 2nd, 9th from 4th, not fluent 4 out and no danger, pulled up before last
soon mid-division, dropped to 11th after 10th, soon no danger
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, 6th from 4th, slight mistake 7th, 7th after 10th, closed 5 out, 4th from 3 out, no impression when slight mistake 2 out, kept on without troubling winner into 2nd near line
prominent, bad mistake 9th, ridden 11th, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out
RATHVINDEN tackles this trip for the first time but looked a stayer in the making when runner-up to Modem at Ballinrobe and should be good enough. Ballela Boy makes his chasing debut but has won a bumper and scored twice over hurdles though stable companion Blessed King is of more interest having won a maiden hurdle in a canter when last seen a year ago. Black Warrior has shown up well in all three starts over fences over shorter trips and with this likely to suit he looks a big threat while Master Appeal ran easily his best race over fences when stepped up to around three miles at Clonmel and should get into the action. Go It Alone ran well enough over the track and trip last time to get competitive in what should be an informative contest.
Ballela Boy (IRE) 2-1 (11-8) Raced in 2nd, inclined to jump left, slight mistake 6th, challenged after 3 out and soon led and pushed along, strongly pressed and stayed on best run-in, won at Down Royal 2m 6f gd in May beating Bel Ami De Sivola (11-8) by 2l, 4 ran.
Black Warrior (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Towards rear, took closer order before 2 out and soon went 2nd, dropped to 3rd and ridden before last, no extra and dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 8, 13 1/4l behind Landofhopeandglory (10-3) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f sft in Jun.
Blessed King (IRE) 2-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, close up from 5th, on terms from 7th, led before 3 out, soon joined, gained narrow lead last, soon asserted under pressure and stayed on well, eased near finish, won at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn gd in Jul beating Benarty Hill (11-4) by 16l, 11 ran.
Go It Alone (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, closer in 4th before 5 out where left 3rd, ridden entering straight, closer 2 out and soon challenged, every chance before last where slight mistake, 2nd and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 7, 2 1/4l behind Baily Moon (11-12) at Wexford 3m 1f gd in May.
Grey Mountain Mist (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Chased leader, disputed before 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and headed before 2 out, under pressure in 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 20, 17 1/4l behind Triolet (11-10) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Keephimbachwilliam (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Led, slight mistake 7th, ridden and headed before 2 out, under pressure in 4th when fell 2 out, at Clonmel 3m Good - Yielding in Jun.
Last Encounter (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, mistake 6th, soon moderate 5th, bad mistake 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Conrad Hastings (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Master Appeal (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Held up, 7th halfway, closer in 5th after 3 out, ridden entering straight, stayed on into 3rd before 2 out, left 2nd, stayed on run-in to press winner, held close home, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Sea Light (11-12) at Clonmel 3m Good - Yielding in Jun.
Rathvinden (IRE) 5-2jfav (11-12) Prominent early, 3rd halfway, progress in 2nd 2 out, slight mistake last, ridden an no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Modem (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 3f gd in May.
Strideout Euro (IRE) 5-4 (11-11) Ch ldrs in 3rd until ran out after 4out, at Ballingarry 3m in Jun.
Billy Flight (FR) 6-1 (11-10) Soon towards rear, slightly impeded 3rd, 11th from 8th, pushed along 9th, went 6th approaching 2 out and one pace, 6th of 15, 30 1/2l behind Jack Slade (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f gd in Jun.
Double Windsor (IRE) 13-2 (11-3) Held up, closer in 6th from 3rd, hit 6th, no impression after 3 out, 6th of 11, 23 3/4l behind Glendine River (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Fly Rory Fly (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd and slight mistake 4 out, sprawled on landing 3 out, improved to challenge entering straight, pushed along in 2nd and 1-length down when fell 2 out, at Clonmel 3m Good - Yielding in Jun.
Kalinite (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Prominent, slight mistake 8th where 3rd, not fluent 4 out, no impression and one pace from before 2 out, 3rd of 15, 15l behind Jack Slade (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 7f gd in Jun.
Cresus De Grissay (FR) 7-2fav (11-4) Disputed early, chased leader after 2nd, led 5th, headed after 8th, disputed again from 9th, headed 5 out, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Sweet Home Chicago (11-4) at Wexford 3m mdn gd in Jun.
Boston Lady (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, 6th after 3rd, 5th at 6th, weakened and detached after 3 out, 6th of 7, 34l behind Sizing Solution (11-4) at Cork 2m 4f gd in Apr.
Baily Fox (IRE) 6-1 (12-2) Tr ldrs, 2nd 1/2way, wknd aftr 3out, sn no ex, pu bef last, at Ballingarry 3m mdn Yielding in Jun.
