rear of mid-division, slight mistake 2nd, headway into 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
towards rear, mistake 1st, fell 4th
led, slight mistake 6th, headed 7th, weakened 3 out, slipped up entering straight
mid-division on inner, moderate 6th and slight mistake 2 out, soon pushed along, ridden in 5th at last, kept on without threatening
tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold and 3rd halfway, hampered before and after 7th, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, led from 7th, ran around approaching 3 out and ridden, strongly pressed from last, edged right inside final furlong, kept on, headed near line
mid-division, weakened 7th, soon behind
tracked leaders, 2nd 3 out, ridden in close 3rd after 2 out, 3rd early run-in, short of room behind horses inside final furlong and switched left, ran on strongly between horses final strides to lead near line
towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, moderate 8th 3 out, no impression
in rear, headway 4 out, 4th on outer, next, ridden in 2nd 2 out, 2nd at last, kept on under pressure run-in, close 2nd close home, 3rd near line
Despite seemingly running out of petrol on his latest outing at Ballinrobe, it's interesting to see the Willie Mullins' inmate GLORIOUS LEGEND tackle this 2m4f trip again. His previous run at Kilbeggan puts him bang in contention and he's afforded another chance in the hope he'll be ridden with greater restraint here. In contrast, Judgement Day looks the sort to fully appreciate the step up in trip after a solid Down Royal effort and Dinons is obvious short-list material on this hurdling debut. All For Nothing and Smitty Bacall both performed with credit in similar affairs last time and mention must also be made of the McManus-owned, O'Brien-trained newcomer Can You Believe It.
All For Nothing (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, headway into 5th 4 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, 4th at last, kept on without threatening in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 7 1/2l behind Ballybrowney Jack (11-4) at Wexford 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Brog Deas Nua (USA) 25-1 (10-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 15th of 18, 19 1/2l behind Like An Open Book (11-11) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Can You Believe It (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Cassilis.
Clarior Ex Obscuro (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Held up, 11th at 3rd, pushed along 4 out where slight mistake, no impression from next, 11th of 15, dist behind Fayonagh (11-5) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Glan Y Gors (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division on inner, 5th 4 out, pushed along and no impression in 6th after 2 out, no extra, weakened, 9th of 15, dist behind Awbeg Prince (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Glorious Legend (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ran freely, switched left and pulled way into lead after 5th, pushed along and headed after 2 out, no impression in 3rd last, no extra run-in, 5th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Awbeg Prince (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Judgement Day (IRE) 7-4 (11-4) Always behind, ran around and checked approaching 2nd, no impression from halfway, never a factor, 4th of 20, 10l behind Canardier (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in May.
Mister Runner Man (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Twrds rr, 10th aftr a mile & 9th 6out, fair 7th aftr 4out, no impr frm 3out, 7th of 12, 21l behind Ardrahan (12-2) at Dromahane 3m mdn gd in May.
Smitty Bacall (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, 3rd travelling well on outer 2 out, soon switched to inner, ridden in close 3rd and mistake at last, no extra in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 12, 3l behind Steelambition (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Jun.
Star Of Oscar (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division no impression inner, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 12, 24 1/4l behind Steelambition (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Jun.
Zaofu (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-4) Soon raced in 8th, pushed along before straight, went 3rd over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Archer's Up (9-4) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Apr.
Dinons (FR) 9-4jfav (12-0) Prominent and disputed lead, led over 6f out, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and headed over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Dorrells Pierji (12-0) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in May.
