mid-division, slightly hampered after 1f, 7th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, went 2nd close home, not trouble winner
chased leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, 4th 1f out, no extra
held up towards rear, headway 3f out, pushed along in 7th on outer 2f out, improved to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead travelling well under 2f out, soon ridden, headed inside final furlong, weakened final furlong
mid-division when short of room, stumbled and unseated rider after 1f
in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
dwelt, chased leaders and took keen hold early, ridden and weakened over 3f out
dwelt, mid-division, 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, 8th 3f out, soon ridden, no impression
led, ridden and strongly pressed over 2f out, headed under 2f out, soon weakened
in rear, headway 3f out, soon ridden, went 7th on inner 1f out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd close home, never nearer
chased leaders, 4th 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd 1f out, no extra in 4th close home
The last eight favourites have been beaten and a 50/1 chance scored a year ago. Bainne has a big weight to carry though Sean Davis' claim will help and he's only 3lb higher than his last winning mark. LOUIS LEROY won over 6f here in September and again on his reappearance last month. He's been raised 7lb but the extra furlong looks in his favour and he can complete a double. Firecrown couldn't quite hold off the in-form Beechmount Whisper over a mile at Leopardstown and won't be inconvenienced by a drop in trip nor will Jealika, who didn't stay a mile here last month and all of his victories to date have been over 6f. No Way Jack was behind the latter at Limerick earlier but is definitely better over this trip so he looks a threat.
Bainne (IRE) 9-2 (9-6) Chased leaders, 8th before halfway, pushed along 2 1/2f out, 6th 1f out, switched left inside final furlong and kept on without threatening, 3rd near line, 3rd of 14, 3 1/4l behind Downforce (9-9) at Sligo 7f hcp hvy in May.
Koybig (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division, 6th 4f out, ridden from 2f out and went 3rd 1f out, no impression close home and kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 1 1/4l behind Tribal Path (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Vintage Charm (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 7th on outer halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden and no impression 1f out, no extra, 6th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Canary Row (9-13) at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Louis Leroy (IRE) 15-8fav (9-11) Held up, soon 15th, progress to chase leaders 1f out, soon slightly impeded and challenged, led 50yds out, stayed on well, won at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr beating Shinyhappyjohn (8-10) by 3/4l, 19 ran.
Oor Jock (IRE) 6-1 (9-2) In touch towards rear, pushed along to chase leaders over 2f out, no impression and slightly impeded inside final furlong, kept on, 4th of 11, 4 3/4l behind Bluesbreaker (9-11) at Tipperary 5f hcp hvy in Apr.
Firecrown (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Held up towards rear, ridden 2f out, stayed on into 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, pressed winner close home, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Beechmount Whisper (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp hvy in Apr.
Lady Ranger (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Chased leaders, soon 7th, no impression 1f out, soon no extra, 17th of 19, 12 1/2l behind Louis Leroy (9-11) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Jealika (IRE) 8-1 (9-11) Dwelt, towards rear, no impression 2f out, 15th of 20, 8 1/4l behind Credit The Giver (10-0) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Fairy Flute (IRE) 28-1 (9-9) Soon raced in 14th, some progress but no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 19, 5 1/2l behind Louis Leroy (9-11) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Michael's Missile (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, dropped towards rear and ridden under 2f out, no extra, 17th of 18, 16 1/4l behind Captain Power (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
No Way Jack (IRE) 13-2 (9-8) Mid-division, improved to challenge 2f out, soon led on inner, headed inside final furlong, one pace, dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 20, 3 3/4l behind Credit The Giver (10-0) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Apr.
Archibald Thorburn (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Soon detached towards rear and pushed along, never a factor, kept on from over 1f out, 12th of 19, 9 1/4l behind Louis Leroy (9-11) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Eagle Valley (IRE) 13-8fav (10-0) Led and disputed, led again 3f out, travelling well 2f out, ridden from 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and no extra near line, 2nd of 7, shd behind Coreczka (9-11) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Apr.
Falcao (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Reared on leaving stalls and settled towards rear of mid-division, 9th 4f out, pushed along and progress under 2f out, went 4th 1f out and kept on inside final furlong without matching principals, 3rd of 12, 1/2l behind Tribal Path (9-12) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Apr.
Knights Templar (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) In rear, 7th and short of room 2f out, unable to switch and never came off bridle, virtually pulled up final furlong, 9th of 10, 3 1/4l behind Wexford Opera (9-1) at Curragh 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Lily's Prince (IRE) 28-1 (9-1) Dwelt, held up, 10th before halfway, under pressure towards rear over 2f out, no impression before straight, 12th of 14, 18 1/4l behind Downforce (9-9) at Sligo 7f hcp hvy in May.
Shabra Emperor (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Always behind, no impression straight, never a factor, last of 13, 31 1/4l behind Sister Slew (8-6) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Feb.
Arbourfield (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression on outer 1f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Dalewari (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Nov.
Mr Bounty 6-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 7th 2f out, checked on inner under 1f out, no impression, 7th of 10, 6l behind Putin (10-7) at Laytown 6f hcp pol in Sep.
