towards rear, 12th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 9th 3 out, plenty to do when clipped heels and unseated rider after 2 out
prominent, 4th 3 out, kept on same pace from after next
soon chased leaders, 2nd 3 out, improved to lead approaching last where headed, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
towards rear for most, no impression from 3 out
soon mid-division, 8th 3 out, kept on without threatening under pressure approaching last
soon mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, led approaching straight, soon headed, kept on same pace from before last
soon mid-division, slight mistake 4th, travelling well when not fluent 2 out, challenged and led last, ridden out run-in, comfortably
towards rear, not fluent 5th, no impression from 3 out
towards rear for most, no impression from after 3 out
chased leaders, 6th 3 out, kept on without threatening under pressure approaching last
chased leaders, no impression from after 3 out
mid-division, 11th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon led and keen hold, headed approaching straight, soon no impression
prominent, 7th 3 out, kept on same pace from after next
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, no extra next and pulled up before last
Ikansea was having her first start since October when running well behind Redera at Limerick last week and looks a threat to all despite her big weight. Second Glance is better over fences so this looks between Benefitthewest and UNCLE TAFFY. The former was having only her fifth start when comfortably landing a Sligo handicap on May Day and a 6lb rise isn't too harsh though the ground was very fast that day and she's no certainty to enjoy easier conditions. Uncle Taffy is progressing at a rate of knots and looked to have a favourite's chance in a Cork handicap on Friday. He duly obliged in comfortable fashion and his penalty shouldn't prevent a quick follow-up.
Carolobrian (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Prominent, dropped to 3rd and struggling when mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 13, 22l behind Benefique (11-7) at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Ikansea (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, hampered 4th, led 3 out, soon ridden, headed and no extra after 2 out, 5th of 15, 9l behind Redera (10-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
Paintmaker 16-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 5th 4 out, 2nd next, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 6th of 15, 11l behind Lucky Spring (11-7) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gf.
Second Glance (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, no extra before 2 out where badly hampered, pulled up, in a race won by Tin Town Boy (10-7) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 sft, 13 ran.
Noble Jack (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Led, headed after 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 18, well behind Definite Class (11-2) at Clonmel 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) in Feb.
Tian Shan (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Mid-division, closer in 5th before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from after 2 out, 5th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Cybersnow (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 88-116 gf in Oct.
Benefitthewest (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Towards rear, closed from 3 out, tracked leaders approaching straight, 3rd at last, stayed on well run-in to lead closing stages, soon clear, won at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf beating Seamies Dream (11-4) by 3l, 14 ran.
Uncle Taffy (IRE) 3-1fav (10-9) Settled towards rear, headway approaching straight, smooth progress to challenge from 2 out, led last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens02 gd beating Menwaal (11-4) by 1/2l, 22 ran.
All About Timing (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Prominent, jumped badly left early, moderate 7th 4 out, soon no impression, 7th of 15, 26l behind Jettymarc (11-7) at Tramore 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Apr '09.
Be Official (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Always towards rear, tailed off when pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Irish Poli (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jul, 16 ran.
Rassi Maguire (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, struggling from after 2 out, kept on same pace, 8th of 14, 21l behind Old Theatre Royal (11-11) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Tornant (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Never better than mid-division, 10th of 16, 34l behind Memories Of Milan (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr.
Galvanising (AUS) 25-1 (9-13) Always towards rear, tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Turner Brown (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-116 hvy in Jan.
Sailon Silvergirl (IRE) 10-1 (9-3) Mounted out on track, chased leaders, moderate 2nd before 4 out, closed next, soon weakened, 13th of 16, 43l behind Armaramak (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Oct '09.
Kitts Delight (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 15th of 28, 42l behind Accordion To Paddy (10-13) at Navan 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan.
Dromore Lass (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Soon chased leaders, 5th 4 out, 3rd approaching 2 out, soon no extra, 9th of 14, 21l behind Benefitthewest (10-9) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Valiquest (FR) 11-1 (11-3) Held up towards rear, headway into 7th before 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 12l behind Magnetic Force (11-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
