very slowly away and detached in rear, some headway into mid-division on far side over 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, no impression, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra over 1f out
rear of mid-division, reminder before halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, pushed along and switched left over 1f out, no impression in 8th 1f out, ridden and kept on to go 3rd final 50 yards, never nearer
tracked leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra over 1f out
held up towards rear, off pace halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening, never on terms
mid-division on outer, ridden and no impression over 1f out, hung right under 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, ridden and some headway from 2f out, no impression in 6th 1f out, kept on one pace
led, ridden over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, soon strongly pressed and headed 1f out, no impression in 3rd 100 yards, no extra closing stages, 5th close home
mid-division on inner, closer in 5th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra
checked from stalls, soon towards rear on inner, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and weakened over 2f out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakening when short of room 2f out, no extra
mid-division early, tracked leaders after 2f, 6th halfway, ridden in 2nd 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, 3rd 1f out, 2nd again final 100 yards, kept on one pace, no impression on winner
Plenty of these are struggling for form but THE PARGEY BEE is a notable exception, performing with credit on his last three runs and unlucky not to finish closer in a typically competitive Galway Festival handicap last time. He faces another large field here but Siobhan Rutledge now has the long Curragh straight on her side. Aristovic was well beaten last time when seeking a hat-trick and it may well be that the handicapper has got hold of him. Cleveleys is not ruled out, despite top weight, if finding his best and Wayne R Walker could get involved off the bottom rung after an improved Sligo effort. The improving Bayou Belle could also take a hand.
Cleveleys 14-1 (9-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, 13th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 6th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Sunset Nova (10-1) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Ferrybank 12-1 (8-13) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 2nd 3f out, ridden and no extra from over 2f out, 10th of 13, 10 1/2l behind Big Baby Bull (9-10) at Naas 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Shona Mea (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th before 5th, closed after 4 out, switched right in 3rd before 2 out where fell, at Cork 2m 1f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Skontonovski 18-1 (9-13) Mid-division, not clear run on inner 1 1/2f out, no impression inside final furlong, 15th of 18, 10 1/2l behind Sunset Nova (10-1) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Aug.
Thaleeq 25-1 (11-12) Rear, no impression 3 out, weakened, never a factor, 11th of 19, dist behind Champagne Problem (11-5) at Cork 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Just For Yuse (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Soon disputed lead, headed after 3f and 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 5th entering straight, no extra final furlong, 6th of 11, 7l behind Alhaajeb (10-2) at Sligo 1m 2f Yielding in Aug.
Aristovic (IRE) 4-1 (9-6) Prominent, soon led, headed after 1f, 4th halfway, progress over 2f out, ridden and no impression on leader over 1f out, lost place and weakened 1f out, 9th of 12, 7l behind Helpmeout (10-0) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Salt Whistle Bay (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra final furlong, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Helmet Star (8-7) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Reverberation 11-2 (8-13) Held up towards rear, pushed along and headway between horses under 2f out, switched left and ridden in 4th over 1f out, 3rd and kept on one pace final 150 yards, 3rd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Mads Black Eights (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Aug.
The Pargey Bee (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Bumped leaving stalls and rider briefly unbalanced, soon mid-division, ridden and not clear run on inner 1 1/2f out, stayed on into 7th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 6th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Flame Of Eire (9-9) at Galway 1m hcp sft in Jul.
Indian Raj 40-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders in centre, pushed along and dropped towards rear before halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 9th of 16, 12 1/4l behind Showmolina (9-9) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Red Trail (IRE) 80-1 (9-3) Towards rear, effort 2f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 10th of 20, 14 3/4l behind Self Belief (9-8) at Curragh 1m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Heer At Dawn 15-2 (9-1) Disputed lead, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened, 12th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Philly's Hope (9-2) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in Jul.
Accessory (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Prominent in centre, pushed along over 2f out and soon lost place, no extra from over 1f out, 15th of 23, 9 3/4l behind Samrogue (9-4) at Cork 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Bayou Belle (IRE) 11-2 (8-13) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to press leaders 3f out, edged left 2 1/2f out, challenged 1f out, led final 150 yards, headed close home and held, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Molly's Gamble (9-10) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Not Amused (IRE) 200-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, 8th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Spring Feeling (9-3) at Tipperary 7f mdn fll gd in Aug.
Rockin Jack (IRE) 28-1 (8-8) Very slowly into stride and lost considerable ground start, always behind in rear, last of 15, dist behind Lust For Life (9-6) at Gowran Park 7f hcp sft in Apr.
Hardly Useless (IRE) 16-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, dropped to rear under 2f out, eased over 1f out, last of 16, 29 1/4l behind The Dazzer (9-6) at Listowel 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Wayne R Walker 15-2 (9-4) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd on inner halfway, 4th and pushed along approaching straight, ridden and kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd again closing stages, 3rd of 14, 2l behind Your Honor (9-0) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Our Matilda (IRE) 100-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden over 2f out, weakened, 9th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Coreman (9-8) at Galway 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
