in rear, some modest progress into 13th travelling ok when badly hampered before 2 out, soon eased
tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, improved to dispute lead entering straight, headed briefly 2 out, soon disputed lead again, headed after last, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out
mid-division on inner, took keen hold, headway into 6th 2 out, soon ridden, went 3rd at last, headway into 2nd inside final furlong, stayed on well to strongly press winner to line, just failed
led, joined 4 out, ridden and led again briefly 2 out, soon headed, dropped to 4th at last, no impression
rear of mid-division on outer, progress 3 out, ridden in 7th next, 5th at last, no extra
mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
tracked leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, slipped up before 2 out
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, slightly hampered before 2 out
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, slightly hampered before 2 out
tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression
in rear, some progress into 12th 3 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden in 7th 3 out, slightly hampered before 2 out, no impression
in rear, slight mistake 2nd, reminders 5th, no impression when slightly hampered before 2 out
tracked leaders, progress to dispute lead 4 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no impression
towards rear, pulled up quickly after 5th
mid-division on outer, 8th 3 out, headway into 4th 2 out, ridden to dispute lead approaching last, led after last, stayed on well, all out near line
Slainte And Thanks has shown progressive form since returning from an absence and always looked in control when obliging at Clonmel this month. She must go well here despite a 9lb rise for that decisive success but another recent scorer in PADRAIC O CONAIRE is just preferred. The Dunleavy gelding drops in trip now but created a good impression when quickening up smartly to oblige at Listowel earlier this month in a manner suggesting he can defy an 8lb punishment from the assessor. The 7lb claim of Cathal Landers should certainly aid his cause. Hernandoshideaway, a decent sort on the Flat for Michael Dods, has shown better form under both codes this year and could be one to watch if handling quicker ground. Derby De Thaix completes the short-list as his last run can be forgiven.
Clementina (FR) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden from 2f out, no impression from 1f out, kept on without threatening into 6th inside final furlong, 6th of 18, 5 1/4l behind Dixie Highway (8-7) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp sft in May.
Derby De Thaix (FR) 6-1cfav (11-5) Disputed, headed after 1st, chased leaders, dropped to mid-division halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
I Keano (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, no impression when mistake 4 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened, 12th of 15, dist behind Awbeg Prince (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Oakmont (FR) 66-1 (11-9) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 25, dist behind Discorama (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn sft in Dec.
Slainte And Thanks (IRE) 7-2 (10-10) Led, kept wide throughout, joined and disputed from 3rd, led halfway, pressed and disputed briefly 4 out, asserted before 2 out, shaken up briefly after 2 out, clear before last, easily, won at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Jun beating Petite Gina (10-8) by 12l, 12 ran.
Padraic O Conaire (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, progress in 12th after 3 out, ridden to close up behind leaders 2 out, soon challenged, led before last, kept on strongly run-in, won at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Lagenod (11-2) by 6l, 18 ran.
Hernandoshideaway 25-1 (11-12) In rear, rapid headway 3 out, went 3rd and slight mistake next, soon ridden, moderate 3rd before last, no impression, 3rd of 13, 28l behind Avellino (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn hvy in May.
Ask David (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders early, 8th from 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, soon pushed along and no impression, weakened and pulled up straight, at Cork 2m hcp Yielding in Aug.
Balofilo 7-1 (11-9) Held up, 11th halfway, slight mistake 2 out, soon headway but one pace between last 2, 10th of 15, 16 1/4l behind King Of Aran (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp gd in May.
Aimee Kate (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Mid-division on inner, mistakes 1st and 3rd, no impression from 3 out, 22nd of 25, dist behind Timetoget (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Jun.
All About Alfie (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th before straight, no impression before 2 out where left 4th, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 22l behind You Can't Catch Me (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Moanbaun Maestro (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Chased clear 2nd, closer in 4th at 4th, weakened to 7th before 2 out, no extra, 8th of 10, 20 1/4l behind Fort Montagu (11-12) at Tramore 2m mdn Yielding in Aug.
Make My Heart Fly (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Towards rear and in rear from 5 out, good progress before 2 out and went 5th before last, ridden run-in, no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 12, 13 1/2l behind Victoria Bay (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Dan Gun (IRE) 18-1 (11-5) Led, joined from 3rd, headed 4 out, soon weakened, 8th of 11, 29l behind Rio Lobo (11-12) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Daring Decree (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, some progress into 10th after 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, 9th of 15, 34 3/4l behind Guido Reni (10-13) at Tipperary 2m hcp gd in May.
Shedding (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 10th of 20, dist behind Devil's Glen (11-2) at Tipperary 2m mdn gd in May.
Wild Desire (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Soon led, pushed along and headed after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, eased, 14th of 16, dist behind Courtin Bb (10-12) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Backintheboom (IRE) 20-1 (11-8) Towards rear for most, ridden in 11th after 3 out, no impression before straight, 10th of 15, 35 1/2l behind Guido Reni (10-13) at Tipperary 2m hcp gd in May.
Lady Rococo (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 9th of 13, 12 1/4l behind Fiesta Forever (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Jun.
