prominent, closer in 2nd approaching straight, no extra under pressure from over 1f out
chased leaders, 6th over 2f out, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out
soon mid-division, closed into 4th over 2f out, led over 1f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
towards rear, closer in 5th over 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace under pressure inside final furlong
chased leaders, closer in 3rd approaching straight, not clear run from under 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
towards rear, progress into 3rd over 1f out, challenged in 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace closing stages
soon led and clear, reduced lead approaching straight, headed and no extra from over 1f out
chased leaders early, lost place and no extra approaching straight
slowly into stride, towards rear, 10th approaching straight, kept on well without threatening under pressure from over 1f out
mid-division, 8th approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure from under 2f out
chased leaders, closer in 4th approaching straight, no impression 2f out
slowly into stride, soon mid-division, no extra from 2f out
chased leaders, 7th approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out
Ronan Whelan is making a name for himself and has twice ridden INTYRE TRAIL to victory. Peter Fahey's charge has gone up 6lb for a narrow Tipperary success but is still on a reasonable mark and can take this. Hilarys First appeared to appreciate stepping up to 1m2f at Clonmel and may find this too sharp and it would be no surprise to see Philosophers Guest, who made most of the running that day, reverse the form. Aragorn Icon has dropped to a very fair mark but disappointed when fancied at Tipperary when the consistent Secret Hero was in front of him. The latter is another to look well handicapped and could provide the main threat as further rain would enhance his chances.
Hilarys First (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Soon chased leaders, 8th approaching straight, ridden into 2nd and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 6l behind Chebona Bula (9-9) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Inishtearaght (IRE) 10-1 (9-11) Soon chased leaders, 8th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 9th of 18, 10l behind Pimlico Sound (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp 47-60 gd in May.
Intyre Trail (IRE) 9-2 (8-9) Tracked leaders, went 4th entering straight and soon challenged, led 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, held on, won at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 47-65 gf beating Chaparro (8-13) by hd, 14 ran.
Solar Sail (IRE) 8-1 (9-8) Never a factor, 13th of 14, 14l behind Sparring Partner (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in May.
Philosophers Guest (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Soon led, joined approaching straight, headed and no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 15, 9l behind Chebona Bula (9-9) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf in May.
Aragorn Icon (IRE) 4-1fav (9-10) Mid-division, 9th on outer halfway, no impression from early straight, 8th of 16, 9l behind An Mhi (8-13) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-60 gf.
Rock Of Hope (IRE) 18-1 (7-13) Prominent when clipped heels and slipped up early, in a race won by Solent Ridge (9-6) at Wexford 1m app hcp 50-80 gf in May, 16 ran.
Harry Days (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Prominent, 2nd halfway, 3rd under pressure 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, eased when beaten inside final furlong, last of 14, 23l behind Appletreemagic (10-0) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-60 pol in Apr.
No Trimmings (IRE) 14-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, 9th over 1f out, kept on without threatening, 6th of 14, 5l behind Intyre Trail (8-9) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp 47-65 gf.
Secret Hero 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, 5th early straight, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 3l behind An Mhi (8-13) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-60 gf.
Capacity (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Pulled hard, tracked leaders, weakened 2f out, 10th of 11, 10l behind John Potts (9-2) at Wolverhampton 1m 1f hcp (0-55) (6) pol in Jan.
King Chaparral (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Held up, some progress 3f out, 6th early straight, kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 6th of 13, 10l behind Hawa Bali (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f 3yo hcp 47-75 pol in Dec.
Red Jim (IRE) 12-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 8th halfway, kept on one pace in straight, 6th of 16, 8l behind An Mhi (8-13) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-60 gf.
