Verdict
Lily Of Killarney won a point-to-point in March but showed little over hurdles until landing a Downpatrick handicap. She was well supported to do so and a 7lb rise shouldn't prevent another big run. Kauto Mill Rose is in foal and could hardly have been more impressive in landing a Down Royal maiden last week. This is likely to be Harry Kelly's mare's swansong and she will prove difficult to beat. However, ASITAPPENS produced his best run to date behind Baidin Fhelimi at Cork last month and, as the winner completed a double in better company subsequently, that looks strong form and he's taken to lose his maiden tag. Ennisnag is still a maiden after nine starts over hurdles but came closest to gaining that first success at Tramore where she made Jack The Hat pull out all the stops.
Formwatch
Clara More (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Led, headed 6 out, fell 5 out, in a race won by Ancient Days (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chs gd in Aug, 10 ran.
Strain Of Fame (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, soon weakened, 15th of 19, 38l behind Alexander Leaving (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jun.
Ennisnag (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Always prominent, not fluent 5 out, on terms from 3 out, headed and kept on same pace closing stages, 2nd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Jack The Hat (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Lily Of Killarney 9-1 (10-11) Made virtually all, disputed briefly before 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Aug beating Friendly Society (11-7) by 2l, 10 ran.
Kauto Mill Rose (FR) 7-1 (10-6) Soon chased leaders, closed approaching 3 out where challenged and on terms, soon led, stayed on well to assert run-in, won at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gf in Aug beating May Dullea (10-13) by 3l, 13 ran.
Clay Boy (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Always behind, under pressure from 6 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Rising Altitude (10-11) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jul, 15 ran.
Dranagold (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 3 out, moderate 5th before 2 out, soon no extra, kept on same pace, 11th of 15, 31l behind Fairy Court (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Hello Louie (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Led and clear, reduced advantage 3 out, headed 2 out and soon weakened, 11th of 16, 38l behind Dedoctorsdaughter (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Hipwells Mill (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, some headway into moderate 5th from after 3 out, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 16, 12l behind Katys Girl (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Flying Bella 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, moderate 9th halfway, 7th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 21l behind Daytime Dreamer (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
La Femme Blanche (IRE) 14-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 4 out, led after 4 out, ridden and headed before straight, no extra and weakened, 9th of 18, 41l behind C'est La Mode (10-9) at Cork 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 80-109 gf in Jul.
Asithappens (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Waited with towards rear, headway to chase leaders from 4 out, stayed on well under pressure without threatening winner run-in, 3rd of 17, 7l behind Baidin Fheilimi (10-2) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Aug.
Ballybay Hodson (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Held up, 8th halfway, towards rear and ridden 3 out, no impression, 8th of 10, 45l behind The Finger Post (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Duty Dance (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Prominent, lost place from before 5 out, soon no extra, tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Black Benny (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 5f beg chs gf in Aug.
Fastey (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Alw rr, rdn by 6th & to by 8th, cto last 6out & pu bef 5out, in a race won by Nedzer's Return (12-0) at Inchydoney 3m ire ptp in May, 7 ran.
Unbreakablespirit (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 17, 28l behind Glenconkeyne (11-0) at Galway 2m 2f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (8Evens16) (4yo+) in Aug.
Native Wolf (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden 3 out, no impression, 9th of 16, well behind Jack The Hat (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Sweet Sylvia (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Held up early, soon mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 16, 12l behind Trazar (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Aug.
Benefitthewest (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Towards rear, some headway into 7th before 2 out, no impression in 5th early straight and kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 16l behind Abolitionist (11-7) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Clonleney (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Dedoctorsdaughter (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul, 16 ran.
Ambush Angel (IRE) 5-1 (11-5) Held up, ridden in moderate 9th before 2 out, 5th and no impression last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 16, 11l behind Trazar (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Aug.