well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor
raced off the pace in mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 4 out
soon chased leaders, off the pace, kept on same pace from after 4 out
well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor
attempted to make all, clear of remainder with 2nd, pressed and bad mistake 2 out, headed and rider without irons, no chance of getting back to winner after, kept on
well off pace in mid-division best, not fluent jumping, never a factor
soon chased leaders in moderate 3rd, kept on same pace under pressure from before 2 out, soon no impression
tracked leader, clear of remainder for most, challenged and left in front 2 out, stayed on well
keen hold early, soon chased leaders, off the pace, no impression when jumped left and kept on same pace from 2 out
Bay Of Kotor completed a hat-trick over hurdles in December before the handicapper took his revenge. He's an interesting entry on his chasing debut, a remark that also applies to Capellanus, who looks the type his trainer does so well with. Lord Ben progressed nicely over hurdles and has gradually improved over fences with his latest close second to Eightybarackstreet at Limerick being a very promising effort. He's the one to beat of those with experience over the bigger obstacles but it's SWEET MY LORD who can make a winning start to his chasing career as Willie Mullins' charge has been brought along steadily and can add to his bumper and hurdles successes before going on to better things. The mare Sughera may do best of the remainder with her allowances.
Back To Drumdeel (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 16, 33l behind Frankie Flowers (11-10) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Bay Of Kotor (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) In rear, no impression from 4 out, 13th of 20, well behind Kalellshan (11-5) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Jul.
Capellanus (IRE) 11-1 (10-7) Mid-division, headway into 5th before 2 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, soon no extra, 10th of 15, 24l behind Carlingford Lough (10-11) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl sft.
Cork Twenty Ten (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 16th of 22, well behind Run 'n' Jump (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl.
Lord Ben (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Attempted to make all, slightly slow and headed 2 out, switched run-in and kept on without getting back to winner, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Eightybarackstreet (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs in Jul.
Silver Canyon (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, well off pace, 5th when pecked 5 out, dropped to moderate 7th approaching next, soon no extra, tailed off, 10th of 14, well behind Absolutlyfantastic (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gf in May.
Steel Park (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, not fluent 4 out, 10th 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight, 7th of 16, 17l behind Eightybarackstreet (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs in Jul.
Sweet My Lord (FR) 8-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 2 out, ridden in 4th and no impression entering straight, weakened run-in, 9th of 15, 21l behind Carlingford Lough (10-11) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl sft.
Sughera (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Waited with, progress going well from before 2 out, 7th and no impression from before last, kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 12l behind Muzak (11-4) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 sft.
