led, strongly pressed approaching 3 out, headed under pressure and dropped to 3rd next, soon no extra
tracked leaders on inner, 8th halfway, soon reminders, weakened after 4 out, behind when pulled up before last
always prominent, 2nd halfway, challenged approaching 3 out, led briefly before next, headed under pressure, no impression on winner before last, rallied run-in and kept on gamely to lead close home
always prominent, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped to 6th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure
mid-division, 9th halfway, went 6th 3 out, driven along to close next, no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace
held up on inner, some headway from 4 out, moderate 8th 2 out, soon no impression
prominent, 3rd halfway, weakened after 4 out
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, smooth headway entering straight, led travelling best 2 out, came under pressure and found little after last, headed close home
chased leaders, 7th halfway, no extra from 4 out, weakened
never a factor
always towards rear
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 3 out, no impression in 4th after next, kept on well run-in
mid-division best, never a factor
mid-division on outer, no extra from 4 out, weakened
rear of mid-division, kept on from 3 out without threatening
mid-division, 10th halfway, no impression in moderate 7th after 2 out, kept on one pace
The front-running CELTIC WISH has the form to win this at his best with two fine efforts at Naas and Killarney to his credit. His close third to Leggy Lad at the former venue in March would almost certainly be good enough though potential punters should also be aware that he's also produced a couple of poor performances. Mister Castlefield is still a maiden after 34 starts but looks to have been crying out for this trip for some time. His latest run behind Gentleman Jeff at Kilbeggan a month ago suggests he can go close here. Sir Vincent won bumpers at Sligo and Killarney in 2008 but disappointed in two starts at the backend of last year. He looks the type to do much better and it would be no great surprise to see a much improved performance in a race that shouldn't take much winning. Father Shine easily won a bumper on fast ground at Kilbeggan and should go well if handling the testing conditions.
Celtic Wish (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Led, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 10th of 30, 20l behind Oneeightofamile (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Controversial (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Never a factor, trailing from before last, tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Michelle's Express (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Sep.
Cool Oscar (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden 2 out, no impression entering straight, moderate 5th last, kept on to 4th run-in, 4th of 12, 11l behind Swiftmarc (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gf in May.
Father Shine (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Moderate 2nd, took closer order halfway, led over 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on strongly, readily, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f N H flat fm in Sep beating Emmas Island (11-4) by 6l, 9 ran.
Grove Dale (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Towards rear, kept on same pace from before 2 out, 7th of 15, 30l behind Michelle's Express (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Sep.
Miracle House (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure from after next, 7th of 16, 20l behind The Real Article (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Mister Castlefield (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Held up, moderate 6th and progress 3 out, moderate 4th before last, 3rd and stayed on closing stages, 3rd of 13, 7l behind Gentleman Jeff (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl fm in Sep.
Sea Legend (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Fell 2nd, in a race won by Benefit Gale (10-11) at Tipperary 3m hdl gd in Jul, 16 ran.
Sir Vincent (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Led, headed before halfway, ridden over 4f out, weakened quickly approaching straight, completely tailed off, last of 5, well behind Drumbaloo (12-0) at Navan 2m nat hunt flat Grade 2 sft in Dec.
Stowaway Pearl (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Prominent, 5th 6f out, weakened approaching straight, 17th of 20, 45l behind Our Only Option (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 2f N H flat gf in Apr.
Stretch Junior (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid-division, weakened approaching straight, tailed off, last of 20, well behind Our Only Option (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 2f N H flat gf in Apr.
Supreme Li (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 5f out, 2nd and challenged under 2f out, every chance, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Tampa Boy (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo nhf std in Sep '07.
Toomes Return (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway in 9th after 3 out, ridden into 7th 2 out, 4th last, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 6l behind Lottoshan (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl gd in May.
Cahercailin (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 6th after 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 18, well behind Aughwilliam Lady (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Career Move (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Always behind, 13th of 20, well behind Bacher Boy (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Dohora Lady (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Held up, no impression from 3 out, 7th of 13, 42l behind Gentleman Jeff (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl fm in Sep.
Dubhquel (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace without threatening from before 3 out, 7th of 15, 26l behind Bandama (11-12) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl fm in Aug.
Lady Of Synone (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs, 4th 5out, cl 3rd 3out & 2nd at bypassed 2out, so best to ld nr fin, won at Dawstown 3m ire ptp gd in May beating For Timmy (12-0) by nk, 17 ran.
Melodie De Lune (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 16, 34l behind The Real Article (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Unquestionable (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, weakened from 4 out, 21st of 29, well behind Dreadnot (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Chancy Lady (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) In tch & keen early, prog to cl 3rd 3out, prog to ld 2out, ro best, won at Castletown-Geoghegan 3m ire ptp sft in Oct '08 beating And Whatever Else (12-0) by 6l, 19 ran.
Must Leave (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, no extra after 4 out, weakened, 10th of 13, well behind Lets Go Sunshine (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn hdl gf in Sep.
Court Recess (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Mid-division, closed to track leaders from 4 out, no extra 2 out, 8th of 16, 16l behind Bruach Na Mara (10-11) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May.
