mid-division, progress 3 out, improved to challenge before 2 out, led 2 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on strongly run-in
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out
chased leaders, improved to lead after 5th, ridden and headed 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden into 7th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened
prominent, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, soon disputed, ridden and headed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd last, kept on same pace
close up early, chased leader and jumped slightly left at 4th, 6th halfway, ridden in 10th and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
mid-division, ridden into 6th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, slightly hampered 4th, 5th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden in close 5th 2 out, kept on same pace from last
mid-division best, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, progress to challenge before 2 out, ridden 2 out, 3rd and slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5 out, challenged 4 out, led narrowly 3 out, soon ridden and headed before 2 out, no extra
held up towards rear, good progress into 4th 2 out, soon challenged, ridden 2 out, under pressure in 4th before last, kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, ridden 3 out, kept on one pace from next
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out
led and disputed, headed after 5th, 3rd and mistake 4 out, ridden and no extra approaching next
Stormey gave notice of an imminent victory when runner-up at Ballinrobe and duly obliged at Clonmel so a 7lb rise shouldn't be enough to prevent another big run. Bakers Street gained his only victory so far over this track and trip in August and has performed well in a couple of tough handicaps subsequently. Konig Hall is very consistent and arrives in winning form having scored on the level at Limerick last month though he was behind PERSISTENT at Kilbeggan last time and the winner, who was making his handicap debut, has the scope to overcome a 7lb rise. Bay Hill could prove best of the remainder as he's been in excellent form on the level since returning from a very long break.
Stormey (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, 9th before 3rd, went 4th approaching straight, soon not much room briefly and switched right, challenged before last, soon led, edged left and bumped rival over 50yds out, kept on well, won at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May beating Fiesole (11-4) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Oighear Dubh (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Always behind, left remote 4th 4 out, soon no impression, never a factor, 4th of 7, dist behind A Great View (11-3) at Down Royal 2m sft in Jan.
Pursecco (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Soon towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, no impression approaching straight, soon eased, completely tailed off, 12th of 13, dist behind Prince Charmin' (10-10) at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Bakers Street 16-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, progress 3 out and led approaching straight, ridden and headed before last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 16, 6 1/2l behind Petuna (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Caolaneoin (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Held up, soon mid-division, closer 3 out, ridden in behind leaders 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 8th of 12, 16 1/4l behind Timiyan (11-11) at Roscommon 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Konig Hall 12-1 (9-9) Rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight and ridden to dispute 1 1/2f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, led close home, won at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Jun beating Papal Motel (10-0) by hd, 14 ran.
Persistent (IRE) 11-2 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden and progress after 2 out, stayed on to challenge approaching last, kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jun beating Newsworthy (11-12) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Ceide Fields 8-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, disputed from 4th, led next, joined and disputed 2 out, soon headed, ridden and slightly hampered on rail, no extra before last, 9th of 16, 32 1/4l behind Whats The Plot (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp gd in May.
Bay Hill (IRE) 11-2 (8-5) Led, ridden 2f out and soon headed, under pressure 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 3rd of 10, 3 1/4l behind Mawaany (8-11) at Curragh 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Mike McCann (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Led, almost joined 3 out, soon ridden and headed, weakened to 6th 2 out, no extra, 11th of 12, 25 1/4l behind Colla Pier (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Ormskirk 14-1 (9-2) Mid-division, pushed along 4f out and no impression in rear of mid-division entering straight, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, 10 1/4l behind Automated (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Alterno (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd before 4 out, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 12l behind Camlann (11-10) at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Maudlin Magdalen (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, 7th halfway, progress into 5th 4 out, ridden after 3 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 23l behind Knockmaole Boy (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Muroor 66-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden into 5th and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 8, 15 3/4l behind Dandy Mag (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m gd in May.
Specific Gravity (FR) 7-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, closed up travelling smoothly early straight, pushed along over 2f out, soon under pressure, 3rd inside final furlong, one pace, 3rd of 7, 4l behind Highly Toxic (9-12) at Naas 1m 2f gf in Jun.
Ballinahow Bill (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear early, mid-division halfway, closer in 6th at 9th, ridden into 4th after 3 out, 3rd entering straight, slight mistake 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 14, 19 3/4l behind Sweet Home Chicago (11-4) at Wexford 3m mdn gd in Jun.
Eight And Bob 50-1 (8-8) Ridden to soon lead, pushed along before straight, ridden over 2f out and went on, reduced lead over 1f out, kept on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gf in Jun beating Bobabout (9-6) by 3l, 17 ran.
Sierra Law 20-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 15 3/4l behind Sharlanda (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gf in Jun.
Eric The Third (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 6th from 3rd, pushed along briefly after 6th, pushed along again and lost place after 3 out, no extra from before next, 11th of 13, 23 1/2l behind Soul Season (10-13) at Wexford 2m hcp gd in May.
