tracked leaders, 7th 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next
tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
tracked leaders, led 3 out, joined from next, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
led, mistake 4 out, headed next, soon no extra
mid-division, fell 6th
prominent, on terms 4 out, headed next, soon weakened
mid-division best, no impression 4 out
chased leaders, closer in 4th 4 out, 2nd approaching 2 out, soon on terms and led, clear from before last, stayed on well, easily
waited with in rear of mid-division, 10th 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
towards rear, hampered 6th, soon no danger
chased leaders, 6th 4 out, no impression next
chased leaders, 8th 4 out, no impression next
always behind, niggled along 4th, tailed off
mid-division, 9th 6 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out
Fantastic Gold is still a maiden after 14 career starts and has climbed the weights without winning. Binocular is only 2lb higher than for his victory at Clonmel in June and has scored on the Flat subsequently, but Conem couldn't take advantage of a very lenient handicap mark compared to his chase rating at Galway. Imperial Shabra is another who is well treated over hurdles and he must be considered but Marlos Moment is finding it tough to lose his maiden tag and will be having his 15th start over timber. Munsaab was a disappointment at Punchestown last time so a chance is take on THE BUCK, who easily won a Cork handicap at this time a year ago and also scored at Gowran in March.
Binocular 6-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, well off pace, poor 4th after 4 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 12l behind Catch The Moment (10-12) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-116.
Conem (IRE) 7-1fav (10-11) Mid-division, ridden from 3 out, no impression from before next, 8th of 20, 21l behind Viaduct Joey (10-12) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy.
Little Barney (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 15l behind Hampshire Express (10-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 sft in Feb '10.
The Buck (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Well off pace in mid-division best, never a factor, 12th of 13, 44l behind Catch The Moment (10-12) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-116.
Imperial Shabra (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 5l behind Cross Appeal (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs hvy.
Marlos Moment 5-1 (11-12) Led early, headed after 2nd, led again from 4 out, ridden after next, headed 2 out, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 14, 4l behind Sughera (11-1) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl.
Acclaimed Piper (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 2nd 3 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, no extra in 6th last, kept on one pace, 7th of 24, 29l behind Il Fenomeno (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl.
Hot Or What (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, left 5th 5 out, ridden and weakened next, pulled up before last, in a race won by King Of Redfield (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f beg chase gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Munsaab (IRE) 4-1fav (10-6) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 8th entering straight, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 12l behind Carutomark (10-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116.
Our Nana Rose (IRE) 7-1 (10-6) Prominent, 4th approaching 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 6th of 11, 13l behind Fearnwood Girl (10-13) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jul.
Fantastic Gold 14-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, headway into 8th 2 out, progress under pressure on outer to go 2nd at last, no impression on winner and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Lapse Of Reason (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Sep.
Menwaal (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from 4 out, 14th of 19, 26l behind Uncle Taffy (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jun.
Rawnaq (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace, 9th of 22, 40l behind Sword Of Destiny (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Blaze Of Fire 11-1 (11-5) Held up in rear of mid-division, some headway approaching straight, went 9th before last, kept on one pace, 8th of 22, 7l behind Wither Hills (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 80-102.
New Destination 25-1 (10-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 20, well behind Major Harry (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gs.
Tipper Road (IRE) 9-2fav (10-9) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden and no extra before next, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 9l behind Blue Vic (10-9) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Matchbook (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Mid-division on inner, closer in 3rd entering straight, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 12, 19l behind Fearchar (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Aug.
Stonehatchetmad (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 9th approaching 6 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last (usual 2 out), 6th of 16, 27l behind Bonifacio (11-9) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102.
Ta Blazes (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Soon disputed lead, 2nd 5 out, no extra approaching straight, 7th of 18, 36l behind Noras Fancy (11-12) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 sft.
