always towards rear, never a factor
settled towards rear, headway on outer approaching straight, 6th 3f out, progress to lead 2f out, stretched clear final furlong, comfortably
led, driven along entering straight, headed 2f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, headway on outer halfway, 5th 3f out, 4th and no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
always prominent, 4th halfway, 3rd entering straight, soon ridden and went 2nd over 1f out, no impression on winner final furlong
mid-division, 8th halfway, driven along early straight, no extra from well over 1f out
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and dropped to 4th entering straight, soon no extra
mid-division, 7th halfway, no extra from early straight
tracked leaders on inner, 2nd approaching straight, ridden over 2f out, soon no extra, weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, driven along from early straight, no impression from 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
towards rear, some headway early straight, kept on one pace, never a factor
rear of mid-division, headway from halfway, 7th entering straight, driven along in 5th 2f out, 3rd and no impression from 1f out, kept on same pace
towards rear on inner, switched left and some headway on outer from 2f out, 8th over 1f out, stayed on well closing stages
prominent on outer early, weakened from halfway, trailing early straight, tailed off when jinked and unseated rider final furlong
It's not surprising that Golden Nugget went off a 25/1 chance at Sligo considering his form but he defied that SP in gutsy fashion and there's no reason why the extra quarter-mile should pose a problem. Humor Me Rene has to be on the short-list after his excellent victory over the in-form Great Realief at Tipperary though that was over 7f and this represents a huge step-up in trip. AT PRESENT has found 1m4f just stretching her stamina on her last two starts but ran very well on both occasions, especially on her latest start behind the prolific La Chassotte. Jessica Harrington's filly is making good progress and is probably on a lenient mark at present. The consistent Valbucca makes her handicap debut after several decent efforts and is another to consider in an open contest.
The Seanachie (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders in 5th, 3rd 3f out, soon ridden, no impression straight, 9th of 10, 8l behind Snow Blizzard (9-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Apr.
Humor Me Rene (USA) 7-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, headway on outer entering straight, smooth progress to challenge from 2f out, led just under 1f out, soon driven clear, kept on well, won at Tipperary 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 fm in Jun beating Great Realief (9-0) by 3 1/2l, 10 ran.
Dan Noir (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, 18l behind Maal (10-2) at Sligo 1m 2f clm stks gf in Jun.
Valbucca (IRE) 5-1 (9-0) Led, strongly pressed from early straight, headed well over 1f out, soon no extra, 5th of 8, 6l behind Catchafallingstar (9-0) at Limerick 1m 3f 3yo fll stks gd in Jun.
At Present (IRE) 7-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 3f out, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2 1/4l behind La Chassotte (8-12) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f 3yo hcp 50-80 gf in Jun.
Golden Nugget (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, led narrowly 1f out, kept on well final furlong, all out, won at Sligo 1m 2f 3yo & 4yo mdn gf in Jun beating Celtic Pageant (8-9) by hd, 10 ran.
Takaliyda (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Led, soon 5 lengths clear, reduced advantage after halfway, pressed approaching straight, headed under 2f out, no extra from 1f out, 8th of 15, 8l behind Zarebiya (9-0) at Leopardstown 1m 4f 3yo mdn gd in Jun.
Ebony Cat (IRE) 33-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra and weakened, 13th of 14, 25l behind Cheval Rouge (8-5) at Naas 1m 3yo hcp 50-80 gf in Jun.
Grass Valley (IRE) 20-1 (7-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, no extra early straight and weakened, 14th of 17, 19l behind Mianach (8-12) at Navan 1m 2f hcp 50-80 gf in Jun.
Diversify (IRE) 40-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, no impression from 2f out, 7th of 8, 13l behind Brazilian Beauty (9-0) at Limerick 7f mdn stks gd in Jun.
Zinawar (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Held up, ridden and some progress over 2f out, no extra from 1 1/2f out, 10th of 19, 18l behind Wade Giles (9-5) at Curragh 1m mdn stks gd in Jun.
Whitehead Lad (IRE) 33-1 (8-11) Dwelt slightly, towards rear, 8th before halfway, no impression and kept on same pace without threatening from 2 1/2f out, 5th of 10, 11l behind Puncher Clynch (9-0) at Galway 1m 2yo aut hvy in Aug.
Inaspettata (IRE) 20-1 (8-1) Rear of mid-division on inner, driven along approaching straight, some headway under pressure into 5th 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 10, 6l behind Humor Me Rene (9-6) at Tipperary 7f 3yo hcp 47-65 fm in Jun.
Myshar (IRE) 33-1 (7-11) Always towards rear, 13th of 14, 24l behind Connyella (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f Apprentice Handicap (47-60) (3yo+) gd in Jun.
Oh So Beautiful (IRE) 20-1 (9-2) In touch towards rear, 6th and progress over 3f out, no impression under pressure from over 1f out, kept on without threatening inside last, 5th of 9, 2l behind Mianach (9-9) at Wexford 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-75 fm in May.
Belfiore (IRE) 28-1 (8-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, 3rd approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 10th of 19, 16l behind La Chassotte (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-70 gd in Jun.
Lamberton Legend (USA) 50-1 (9-0) Mid-division, weakened straight, last of 17, 35l behind Bogie (8-11) at Navan 1m mdn stks gs in Oct.
Restless Kala (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Mid-division, ridden in 11th 2f out, soon no extra, 14th of 18, 8l behind Denny Crane (9-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
