chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge 3f out, led narrowly under 2f out, kept on well final furlong
mid-division, ridden into 5th 3f out, no impression in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
held up early, progress to chase leaders after 6f, 5th halfway, 3rd 4f out, challenged 4f out, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no impression on leaders over 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
held up early, mid-division in 7th halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division early, dropped towards rear halfway, ridden 8f out, soon no impression
always behind, trailing halfway, never a factor
mid-division, ridden into 5th 4f out, no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped to 8th 4f out, no impression, kept on one pace straight
led, pressed from 4f out, ridden and strongly pressed 2 1/2f out, headed under 2f out, under pressure in 2nd over 1f out and flashed tail, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 5f out
soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 8f out, weakened and tailed off
chased leader and close up in 2nd, ridden entering straight, under pressure in 4th 3f out, soon no extra
Grangeclare Rosa has been placed in a couple of hurdle races of late and should figure back in a bumper but DON'TDROPMEIN may just edge this. The latter has suffered a couple of narrow-margin defeats at Wexford and Ballinrobe last time with Brother Gold well behind and gets another chance in this. Rosetub, Naturally Blond and Quest Of Valour have bits of form while Bon Courage looks a likely improver.
Brother Gold (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Chased leaders early, mid-division in 5th halfway, towards rear 7f out, closer in 5th 4f out, 3rd under 3f out, ridden and no impression on leaders 2 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 10 1/4l behind Brogine (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Jul.
Cloghala (IRE) Kris Kin gelding out of Parson's Lodge.
Don'tdropmein (IRE) 11-4fav (12-0) Held up early, progress into 4th after 6f, close up in 3rd 4f out, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed entering straight, kept on final furlong, not match winner, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Brogine (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in Jul.
Fleurys Fort (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Held up in rear early, 4th after 8f, 3rd 4f out, ridden and no impression on leaders 3f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 18 1/4l behind Captain Barbossa (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f gd in Jul.
Naturally Blond (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up behind leaders in 3rd, ridden in 4th 4f out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 18 3/4l behind Captain Barbossa (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f gd in Jul.
Pat The Pigeon (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Mid div, 8th aftr a mile, mod 8th aftr 4out & fair 5th bef 2out, kow fin, 4th of 15, 8 1/4l behind Get Rhythm (12-2) at Kinsale 3m mdn gd in May.
Quest Of Valour (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before straight, moderate 11th 2f out, kept on and some late progress final furlong, 5th of 17, 6 3/4l behind Swift Harry (12-0) at Cork 2m gd in Jul.
Bon Courage (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd before halfway, pushed along from 4f out, 5th into straight, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 9, 14 1/4l behind Escape Footwear (11-7) at Limerick 2m gd in Jul.
Grangeclare Rosa (IRE) 11-10fav (10-11) Tracked leaders, a little keen, slightly impeded approaching 5th, challenged in 2nd 3 out, soon on terms and gained narrow lead, strongly pressed and slight mistake last, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, one pace, 3rd of 16, 3 1/4l behind Nautical Nitwit (11-4) at Bellewstown 3m mdn gf in Jul.
Laura's Lark (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Held up, slightly impeded 1st, not fluent 2nd, mistake 3rd, reminder 5th, soon no extra, jumped right 2 out, completely tailed off,, 15th of 17, dist behind Havana Dancer (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Mill Walk (IRE) Millenary M out of Shewalksthewalk.
Rosetub (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Prominent, 3rd early, soon lost place and 8th halfway, closed again to chase leaders from 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, edged left briefly over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong,, 3rd of 10, 6 1/2l behind Coffee Cantata (11-9) at Tramore 2m Yielding in May.
Clouseau May (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Ld/disp & ran green occasionally, ld 5out, hdd 3out, 4th & btn 2out, wknd, ko onepcd into 4th nr fin, 4th of 10, 27l behind Amber Gambler (11-9) at Kilworth 3m mdn Yielding in Nov.
