mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off
mid-division early, 7th halfway, ridden in 5th before 3 out, no impression and kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression next, kept on same pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
chased leaders and very keen throughout, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, improved to challenge and mistake 3 out, close up 2 out, soon ridden, no impression winner before last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden in 7th before straight, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 3 out, jumped into lead 2 out, asserted before last, kept on well
mid-division, ridden in 9th after 4 out, no impression and kept on one pace
held up towards rear, some headway into moderate 11th 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division best, no extra 4 out
led and disputed, 2nd 5 out, ridden and weakened before straight
led and disputed, jumped slightly left, led 5 out, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, weakened 5 out, pulled up after 4 out
held up towards rear, some headway into moderate 12th 3 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, kept on one pace
towards rear for most, never a factor
rear of mid-division, moderate 13th 3 out, no impression
mid-division, weakened 4 out
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden in 8th before straight, 6th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
A huge field but few can be seriously fancied and PIQUE SOUS will be at short odds to make a winning debut over timber. Willie Mullins' charge, a close third in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, has looked a tremendous prospect in his two latest bumper starts and is expected to make a successful start. Ted Dolly won a couple of races on the Flat and has run really well over timber without quite getting there. He'll ensure the likely favourite has a tough introduction while Roisin Dubh, who was a surprise bumper winner at Kilbeggan, has some experience over timber so could snatch a place.
Anla (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Prominent, ridden and disputed lead from over 3f out, headed and no extra over 2f out, 7th of 24, 7l behind Teach Nua (11-3) at Cork 2m N H flat gd in May '08.
Fardrum Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 8th 6f out, no impression approaching straight, 12th of 14, 48l behind Ut Love (10-4) at Tipperary 2m 4yo nhf gd in Jun '11.
Hangersonallgone (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, well off pace, ridden in moderate 4th approaching 4 out, no extra and pulled up before next, in a race won by Moyaliff (11-4) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn hdl gd in May, 17 ran.
Houndscourt (IRE) Court Cave gelding out of Broken Rein.
Joe Reed (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Never better than mid-division, 8th of 14, 20l behind Realt Den Chathair (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Lions Charge (USA) 16-1 (11-3) Towards rear, no impression in 8th 4f out, kept on one pace from over 2f out, 7th of 10, 20l behind Koko Lane (11-10) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gs in Oct.
Pique Sous (FR) 2-7fav (12-3) Tracked leaders, closed up going well approaching straight, led over 1f out, stayed on well, very easily, won at Tipperary 2m N H flat hvy in Jul beating Reafadda (11-7) by 2l, 5 ran.
Plan In Action (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, no impression from 5 out, 11th of 22, 43l behind Run 'n' Jump (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl.
Ted Dolly (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th after 2 out, stayed on under pressure into 3rd before last, kept on to 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 5l behind Mallowney (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jul.
Tic Tac Jack (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 7th 3 out, 3rd next, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, no extra before last, 6th of 13, 23l behind Mallowney (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jul.
Corbally (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, moderate 11th 2 out, no impression, 10th of 14, well behind Font Of Wisdom (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl.
Up Sluggarh (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always behind, 12th of 16, 34l behind Sonapour (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Benefit Days (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Soon tracked leaders, led approaching 4f out, clear approaching straight, reduced lead and headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Oscars Joy (11-7) at Limerick 2m N H flat gd in Jul.
Ginger Genie (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, no impression from 3 out, 11th of 14, 35l behind Realt Den Chathair (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Local Knowledge (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Rear of mid-division, no extra from 3 out, 7th of 12, 37l behind Dysart Dancer (11-5) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl hvy.
Paddys Pride (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out, 10th of 22, 41l behind Run 'n' Jump (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl.
Perfect Gemstone (USA) 16-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 33l behind Dusty Trail (9-12) at Roscommon 1m 4f app hcp 50-70 sft in Sep (flat).
World Beater (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Close up and disputed lead at ordinary pace, no extra into straight, 12th of 13, well behind Magic Spear (12-0) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat gd in Jul.
Ballyhug (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Towards rear, some late headway straight, 8th of 16, 22l behind Gallant Tipp (11-2) at Roscommon 2m 4yo nhf sft.
Profoundly (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Always behind, 14th of 15, 39l behind Roisin Dubh (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat gd.
Treacy's Star (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and weakened before straight, 12th of 16, 43l behind Gallant Tipp (11-2) at Roscommon 2m 4yo nhf sft.
Rior (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 8th approaching halfway, no extra from before straight, 15th of 17, well behind Vintage Supreme (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f N H flat.
Bridgequarter Girl (IRE) Presenting filly out of Bridgequarter Lady.
Original Empire (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Led and disputed, headed after 4 out, soon weakened, 14th of 22, 42l behind The Great Shanghai (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Jul.
Swampfire (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Led, mistake 4 out, ridden and joined approaching straight, headed before 2 out, still every chance when bad mistake last, kept on without quite getting back to winner run-in, 2nd of 22, 1/2l behind Run 'n' Jump (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl.
Roisin Dubh (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to lead approaching straight, ridden and kept on well in straight, won at Kilbeggan 2m N H flat gd beating Jabus (11-9) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
