slightly hampered 1st, mid-division, dropped towards rear before 4th, ridden and no impression 2 out, under pressure in 7th after 2 out, ran on well run-in, 4th close home and just held for 3rd
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 out, under pressure in 6th before last, kept on one pace
hampered 1st, mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 out
chased leader, jumped slightly left 1st, 2nd halfway, ridden after 2 out, no impression from last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, progress into 4th 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division and bumped 1st, soon held up towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, progress into 5th 3 out, 2nd next, ridden in 3rd before last, no impression run-in and kept on same pace, just held 3rd close home
chased leaders, closer in 4th after 5th, ridden and no extra 2 out, weakened
made all, ridden before last, kept on strongly run-in
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place approaching 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden and no impression 2 out, under pressure in 7th before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace
My Painter ran much better than expected behind the long odds-on Bamako Moriviere in a four-runner race at Cork though she was flattered by her proximity to the winner. Little Haarth won over 2m5f here in July and this looks too short but Bishopslough returns after a break on a 19lb lower mark than over fences so has to be considered. RUNYON RATTLER followed a convincing maiden victory at Wexford with a very good second in a better handicap than this at Killarney where he would have finished closer with a clear run. He looks on the upgrade and gets the nod. Paris Snow has his first start for new connections after scoring five times on the Flat and over hurdles at Fontwell in the UK, though he may just need this. The Black Russian ran his best race for a long time when chasing home L'Attesa at Kilbeggan while Jack Kennedy gave Black Label a superb ride to catch the consistent Konig Hall at Bellewstown and the latter could give the form a boost in the previous race.
Little Haarth (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Soon mid-division, under pressure approaching straight, no impression from 3 out, 10th of 13, 22l behind Wildcatted (10-1) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Bishopslough (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Towards rear, pushed along on outer and some headway straight, no impression from before 2 out, one pace, 8th of 16, 12l behind Ancient Sands (10-7) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Mr Boss Man (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, 3rd at 6th (usual 3 out), ridden in 3rd 3f out, weakened, 8th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Bamako Moriviere (11-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Afatcat 8-1 (11-6) Held up, improved to chase leaders approaching 3 out where slight mistake, soon no impression, 9th of 13, 20l behind Wildcatted (10-1) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Runyon Rattler (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Chased leaders and 3rd halfway, took closer order before 3 out where not fluent, soon ridden and slightly short of room before next, went 2nd before last and kept on run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Roconga (10-1) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
Voluptueux (FR) 40-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, a little keen, no extra when slight mistakes 3 out and 2 out, 9th of 10, 29 1/4l behind Time For Mabel (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Paris Snow 3-1fav (10-9) Mid-division, headway 3 out, every chance next, led before last, stayed on strongly, won at Fontwell 2m 3f hcp (4) gd in Mar beating Paddy The Deejay (11-8) by 7l, 12 ran.
My Painter (IRE) 3-1 (9-9) Towards rear, 10th halfway, pushed along in 9th and short of room on inner approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 11th over 1f out, no extra, 10th of 12, 13 3/4l behind Ask Katie (8-4) at Listowel 1m hcp hvy in Sep.
The Black Russian (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden in 3rd before last, stayed on run-in and not clear run on rail, switched out closing stages, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind L'attesa (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Tribes And Banner (IRE) 13-2 (11-1) Tracked leader in 2nd, driven in 3rd after 2 out, weakened to 5th before last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 10, 7 1/4l behind Baily Sunset (9-10) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Black Label 5-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 3 out, ridden to dispute 3rd at last, stayed on well run-in to lead near line, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Aug beating Konig Hall (11-9) by hd, 15 ran.
