tracked leader, clear of remainder, pushed along 3 out, 2nd after 2 out, no impression approaching straight
towards rear, closer in 8th 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from after next
towards rear, closer in 7th 3 out, 6th after next, ridden to chase winner before last, stayed on well run-in to close closing stages, just failed
led and clear of remainder with 2nd, reduced lead 3 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed and no impression
chased leaders, bad mistake 4th, 6th 3 out, no extra from next
chased leaders, 5th after 2 out, soon no extra
soon mid-division, reminder after 3rd, closer in 5th 3 out, 4th after next, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last
towards rear, not fluent jumping and niggled along from early, last and no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace
held up early, progress to chase leaders approaching 5th, closed 3 out, on terms approaching straight, soon led and clear before last, reduced lead late run-in and just held on
chased leaders early, 9th 3 out, soon no impression
The veteran Spa Wells ran very well at Punchestown and Clonmel before a poor effort in better class at Perth and he may be a few pounds high at present, a remark that also applies to Coral Creek, who is still a maiden despite running some good races. Thistimesforgood probably found 2m2f just stretching him at Downpatrick but Perfect Buttons had some strong form last season and will be better for a belated reappearance at Roscommon. Diyla has been running moderately on the Flat but Heavenly Bound is certain to be a threat despite an 8lb rise for a convincing victory at Roscommon. LIKE THE DA isn't the most consistent but he's useful at his best as he showed when beating Uncle Taffy at Down Royal in May and can hopefully be on one of his going days here.
Diyla (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Led and clear, reduced advantage before 4 out where headed, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 10, 49l behind Macville (11-3) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl G3 (1) in Nov.
Coral Creek (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 6th 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from between last 2, 6th of 16, 9l behind Amazon Warrior (10-13) at Wexford 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gd.
Spa Wells (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, hit 2nd, weakened before 2 out, 13th of 16, 30l behind South Wing (12-1) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-115 (4) gs in Jun.
Like The Da (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Led, clear for much, reduced lead 4 out, ridden before straight, headed 2 out where mistake and unseated rider, in a race won by Jumbo Rio (11-6) at Limerick 2m hdl gd, 6 ran.
Go On Ya Boyo 14-1 (10-9) Towards rear, a bit slow at 3rd, progress under pressure into 4th approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 11, 6l behind Fearnwood Girl (10-13) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
Perfect Buttons (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Soon chased leaders, 6th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 22l behind Carlingford Lough (11-4) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gd.
Heavenly Bound (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Slight mistake 1st, soon well off pace in mid-division, left closer from 4 out, soon 5th, challenged and on terms 3 out, clear next, mistake last, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 80-95 beating Winterdown Star (11-7) by 6l, 13 ran.
First In Line (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, dropped to 6th and beaten when fell 2 out, in a race won by Westmeath Bachelor (10-13) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp chs 0-109 gd in May, 9 ran.
Major Harry (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Always behind, trailing straight, last of 18, well behind Ballinahow Lady (11-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 in Jan.
Persian Buck (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, no extra from 3 out, 11th of 12, 48l behind Kakagh (11-12) at Naas 2m beg chs sft in Oct.
Thistimesforgood (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Towards rear, some headway from 3 out, 7th 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure run-in without threatening, 4th of 15, 10l behind Shariyan (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
