settled towards rear on inner, some headway early straight, went 5th approaching last, kept on well under pressure run-in, short of room close home
tracked leaders on outer, 6th halfway, no extra and weakened before 3 out
tracked leaders in 4th, pushed along in 6th entering straight, soon no extra
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th entering straight, ridden to go 2nd before last, kept on well run-in but no chance with winner
settled in rear of mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, no extra from 3 out
tracked leader in 2nd, driven along in 3rd 3 out, no extra from next
held up towards rear, 8th halfway, went 5th approaching 3 out, soon ridden, no impression in 4th when mistake last
held up, 9th halfway, some headway into 6th after 3 out, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders in 3rd, challenged travelling best early straight, led before 2 out, quickened clear before last, stayed on well, easily
led, pressed from early straight, headed under pressure 2 out, soon no chance with winner, kept on one pace in 3rd from before last
held up in rear, some headway on outer entering straight, no extra from 2 out
This is a tougher race than the one GREEN TO GOLD won at Punchestown on Wednesday but Christy Roche's charge absolutely bolted up and a 6lbs penalty hardly looks likely to halt his progress. Lightening Sky, who ran very well in third, is that much better off with the winner and should go well without reversing the form. Commandment, who has been strongly supported on his last two starts, has been a disappointment since joining Robert Tyner but at least the expected fast ground will suit. Sainte Kadette has had a break since a decent effort at Kilbeggan in June but that was over 2m6f and this looks on the short side. Lend A Hand Son is still looking a few pounds high in the weights after his maiden victory at Listowel in June and though Osirixamix is likely to attract support under Ruby Walsh his overall form leaves a little to be desired.
Mojito Royale (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, improved into 3rd approaching 2 out, soon no extra under pressure, weakened, 9th of 15, 21l behind Jack Cool (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23.
Stanton Court (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Towards rear, progress from 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out, 7th of 14, 10l behind Dream Champion (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Aug.
Commandment (IRE) 3-1fav (11-9) Chased leaders, moderate 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure in moderate 4th from before 2 out, 5th of 22, 22l behind Cnoc Rua (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Aug.
Lend A Hand Son (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Soon raced in moderate 4th, 3rd after 3 out, dropped to 4th again 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 13, 22l behind Steeltown (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov hdl in Sep.
Redzer Gazgoff (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Prominent, 3rd into straight, soon no impression under pressure, 9th of 16, 12l behind Cybersnow (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 88-116 gf.
Sainte Kadette (FR) 16-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, progress into 4th after 3 out, left 3rd from next, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 16, 7l behind Spirit Tornado (11-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun.
Osirixamix (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Towards rear, closed into 5th before straight, 4th approaching 2 out, soon challenged and every chance, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 19, 2 3/4l behind Deal Or No Deal (11-10) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 in Sep '09.
Numen (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Towards rear, improved into 6th before straight, ridden to go 3rd at last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Cybersnow (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp hdl 88-116 gf.
Green To Gold (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Mid-division on inner, 7th and progress 4 out, 4th next, close 2nd and challenged from 2 out, led entering straight, ridden clear before last, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd beating Le Reveur (11-2) by 8l, 25 ran.
Lightening Sky (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Led, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed entering straight, soon outpaced, no extra from last, 3rd of 25, 8l behind Green To Gold (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Eyeffess (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Never a factor, trailing from 4 out, 9th of 14, well behind Head Of The Posse (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m beg chs in Sep.
South Wing (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, headway in 10th 4 out, ridden in 9th after 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 19, 41l behind Ella Watson (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens02.
