held up, good progress from before straight, 3rd when not fluent 3 out, led travelling strongly between last 2, clear when good jump last, stayed on well, impressive
prominent, led from 4 out, headed before next, on terms again 2 out, soon headed and no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th after 4 out, 5th before next, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, not fluent 2nd and 4th, mistake 5 out, soon weakened and pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, 10th 6 out, no impression after 4 out
towards rear, no impression from 4 out
prominent, keen hold, 5th after 4 out, 6th and no impression from before next, kept on same pace
close up, keen hold, not fluent 5 out, dropped to 4th before 3 out, soon no impression
towards rear, closer in 9th 6 out, no impression and kept on same pace after 4 out
soon towards rear, under pressure 6 out, soon no impression
led, not fluent 1st, headed from 4 out, no extra from before straight
pulled hard, tracked leaders, closer in 4th after 4 out, led before 3 out, joined 2 out, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace
NODOURABOURA had a couple of lengths to spare over Road Train Bob over the C&D last time and though the runner-up has much the better of the weights here the winner is looking a very progressive stayer and can take this. Frankford produced a real shock when beating Aughwilliam Lady at Kilbeggan, his first ever victory, but he'll need to improve again. Liss Na Tintri is tackling this trip for the first time but has always looked as though a marathon would suit and she gets all the allowances.
Ainama (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Mid-division, headway to 5th 6 out, improved to challenge 3 out, ridden in 2nd and no extra before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 22, 6l behind Our Gar (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gd in Apr.
Farmaland (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, 3rd 4 out, mistake and ridden 2 out, kept on well run-in to lead last strides, won at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gd in Oct beating Pistol Jack (11-4) by hd, 15 ran.
Nodouraboura (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, steady headway from 4 out, 5th entering straight, disputed lead 2 out, ridden to lead before last, mistake, stayed on well run-in, won at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul beating Road Train Bob (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 23 ran.
Attycran (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Badly hampered 2nd, soon towards rear, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Benefit Gale (10-11) at Tipperary 3m hdl gd in Jul, 16 ran.
Ballygorman Boy (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Twrds rr of mid div, 12th at 7th, prog from 3out, fair 7th & no ex 2out, ko onepce, 6th of 16, 9l behind Tiger Run (12-0) at Kinsale 3m ire ptp gd in Jun.
Interpleader 20-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Cylindar Rattler (11-2) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jun.
King Rocco (IRE) 7-2 (10-13) Prominent, 4th halfway, 5th under pressure 3 out, kept on same pace from 2 out, 4th of 18, 3l behind Brog An Ri (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Road Train Bob (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led from 4 out, joined and ridden 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 23, 2 1/2l behind Nodouraboura (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Iron Duke 20-1 (9-3) Always in rear, trailing from 3 out, 13th of 14, well behind Casey Top (9-13) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 in Jul.
Cymau Lass (IRE) 25-1 (10-2) Towards rear, progress into 6th after 4 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 6l behind Quarryfield Lass (10-4) at Thurles 2m 6f nov hcp hdl 8Evens09 hvy in Dec.
Glens Ruby (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Prominent, left in lead from 6th, jumped left 4 out, fell heavily next, in a race won by King High (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase fm in Jun, 13 ran.
Liss Na Tintri (IRE) 8-11fav (11-7) Not fluent 1st, mid-division, moderate 5th before 5 out, 4th approaching 2 out, soon 3rd and no impression under pressure, 6th of 14, 12l behind Killogan Lass (10-6) at Wexford 2m 2f mares mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Frankford (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Led and disputed, led before 6th, clear before 3 out, ridden and kept on from 2 out, won at Kilbeggan 3m nov hdl fm in Jun beating Aughwilliam Lady (11-5) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
Coolavanny Gaffer (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 9th after 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 7th of 15, 8l behind Carrigmartin (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Jul.
