fell 1st
soon tracked leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon mid-division, 7th approaching straight, 5th before 3 out, closed when bad mistake next, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon led and disputed, not fluent 8th, headed from 4 out, no extra approaching straight
soon mid-division, slight mistake 7th and niggled along, soon ridden and no extra from before 6 out, pulled up before 4 out
towards rear, some headway approaching straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
prominent throughout, challenged under pressure 2 out, kept on without matching winner from last
always prominent, led approaching straight, pressed 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in
soon towards rear, never a factor
soon chased leaders, fell 4 out
soon towards rear, behind when hampered 4 out
tracked leaders, led 4 out, headed and weakened approaching straight
held up, closed into 4th approaching straight, 3rd before 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
tracked leaders, closed approaching straight, challenged 2 out where mistake, mistake again last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
soon mid-division, no extra from 4 out, tailed off
soon mid-division, closed to chase leaders approaching 5 out, 5th approaching straight, kept on same pace from 3 out
This has the look of a race where the market is best watched. Winning bumper Jewel In The Sun was well supported on his reappearance at Ballinrobe but found little after being there with a chance at the second last. Windwood Lad was beaten a long way over three miles last time and is better judged on his run over this trip at Aintree earlier. Fairly Definite has shown the occasional glimpse of ability but Friendly Society has gone backwards since his maiden victory and is tried in blinkers. FAIR DILEMMA was beaten just a head by Take A Shot at Tipperary last month and though running poorly at Listowel four days later that race probably came too soon and he gets another chance to gain his first success.
Friendly Society (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, lost place from before straight, soon no impression, 9th of 18, 36l behind Sparkling Tara (10-12) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
Fairly Definite (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, 9th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, 17th of 20, 48l behind Soldier Bay (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun.
Ahead Ahead (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, 9th approaching 5 out, no extra from next, tailed off, 9th of 15, well behind Royal Reveille (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Windwood Lad 7-1 (11-4) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no extra, 6th of 15, 36l behind Bingo Lady (10-13) at Bellewstown 3m mdn hdl gf.
Jewel In The Sun (IRE) 10-3fav (12-3) Soon mid-division, progress to chase leaders from 4 out, 4th 2 out, soon 3rd and no impression, kept on same pace under pressure, 3rd of 16, 17l behind Fortune Seeker (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f am hcp hdle 80-95 gs in Jun.
Shady Gloom (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Mid-division best, no extra 3 out, completely tailed off, 12th of 16, well behind Compton Court (10-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jun.
Where's My Slave (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off, 11th of 23, well behind Representing (10-11) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in May.
Fair Dilemma (IRE) 5-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 4 out, 7th from next, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Baby's Hot (10-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jun, 17 ran.
Violinist (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Chased leaders on outer, driven along and dropped to 9th halfway, no impression under pressure 2 out, kept on one pace and went 5th at last, 5th of 11, 23l behind Jacksonslady (11-0) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl gd in Jun.
He's Cool (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division throughout, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 15, well behind Mojito Royale (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Jul '10.
Whitehead Lad (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed 5 out, ridden in 2nd 3 out, weakened before next, 14th of 30, 24l behind Abbey Glen (10-1) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Mar.
Connemara Kate (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, no impression from before 2 out, 18th of 25, 43l behind Kitty's Lord (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in May.
Unwanted Gift (IRE) 9-2fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, 9th of 17, well behind Kalico Kim (10-7) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jun.
Colberay (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) 3rd on inner when fell at 3rd, in a race won by Mosman Park (11-9) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jun '10, 18 ran.
Holiday In Ireland (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Never a factor, trailing 3 out, completely tailed off, last of 25, well behind Cantrell (10-12) at Naas 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Mar.
Nuggets Of Wisdom (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 5 out, no extra from next, 7th of 8, well behind Safari Sunup (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f nh nov hdl gd.
Strandfield Bay (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear on outside, ridden and weakened 7th, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Mr Valentino (10-12) at Worcester 2m 4f cond nov hcp hdl 0-105 (4) gd in Jun.
