mid-division early, progress into 5th halfway, closer in 3rd 3 out, soon ridden in 2nd, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace
soon led, ridden and headed after 4 out, no extra before next, weakened
disputed brielfy, soon chased leader in 2nd, disputed after 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and headed, under pressure in 5th 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden in 6th before 3 out, stayed on into 4th after 3 out, 2nd 2 out, no impression on leader before last, kept on same pace
towards rear, jumped right and slight mistake 1st, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression 4 out, no extra before next
mid-division, jumped right and slight mistake 1st, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra in 7th before next, kept on one pace
mid-division, slightly hampered 1st, ridden into 5th after 3 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in to go 2nd, no chance with winner
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute after 4 out, ridden to lead after 3 out, kept on strongly from before last, clear run-in
chased leaders early, slightly slow 5th and soon mid-division, pushed along 4 out, ridden into 6th 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace, slight mistake last
always towards rear, reminders 4th, ridden and no extra before 4 out, weakened before next
always towards rear, reminders 4th, weakened halfway, tailed off
Belfast Banter has been carrying a penalty for a bumper victory and been unfortunate to run into some progressive winners. The trip and ground isn't a problem but once again he has to concede weight. Winning point-to-pointer Premium Package looked a certain future winner when runner-up at Roscommon and didn't look suited to front-running at Tramore while Red Gerry disappointed when well supported at Galway and takes a step-up in trip. I'm So Busy has an absence to overcome but is a likely improver but the vote goes to TALK OF THE TOWN. Gordon Elliott's bumper winner made a promising start over timber and Galway then led to the run-in at Sligo before headed by Friars Rock, who was receiving 8lb.
Belfast Banter (IRE) 1-2fav (12-0) Soon chased leaders, 6th after 5th, closer in 3rd approaching straight, pushed along and effort 2 out, one pace under pressure run-in, 2nd of 15, 2 3/4l behind Arthur Fonzarelli (11-6) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Gagas Horse 50-1 (12-0) Led, a little slow 2nd, slightly impeded by loose horse approaching 4th, slight mistake 7th, joined approaching 2 out, soon headed and no extra, 6th of 8, 20 1/4l behind Nero Rock (11-6) at Sligo 2m 4f mdn gd in Aug.
Talk Of The Town (IRE) 9-5fav (12-0) Disputed brielfy, led from 1st, joined 3 out, ridden next, narrow lead entering straight, pressed last, headed run-in and kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 6 1/2l behind Friary Rock (11-6) at Sligo 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Red Gerry (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place early straight, ridden and no impression under 2f out, 7th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Zenon (9-5) at Killarney 1m 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Aragon (IRE) 50-1 (12-2) Waited with, a little keen, 7th approaching halfway, pushed along under 5f out, kept on same pace from 3f out, 7th of 11, dist behind Slige Dala (12-2) at Galway 2m 2f Yielding in Jul.
Daicheadacuig (IRE) 125-1 (12-0) Mid-division early, slow jump 2nd, headway approaching straight, not fluent 2 out and one pace, 5th of 16, 19 3/4l behind Diamond Kut (12-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Flying Colum (IRE) Getaway gelding out of Curragheen.
I'm So Busy 16-1 (12-0) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 15, 11l behind Barnaviddaun (11-10) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn sft in Mar.
Premium Package (IRE) 15-8 (11-6) Led early, joined 2nd, headed 5th, ridden in 3rd 3 out, dropped to moderate 4th 2 out, no impression, 5th of 12, 21 1/4l behind Goodbye Someday (11-6) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Steal The Thunder 25-1 (11-6) Soon led, pressed over 4f out, soon joined, headed over 2f out, weakened, 7th of 10, dist behind Centaur (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 1f gd in May.
Wings Of Destiny 18-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, trailing and under pressure 5th, pulled up before 4 out, at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Jimli's Island Trans Island gelding out of Queen Of Diamonds.
Sir Neymar (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, fell at 1st, at Kilbeggan 2m mdn sft in Aug.
Master Of De Style (IRE) 3-1 (12-2) Mid-div best, 5th by 5th, wknd in 8th aftr 6out, last 4out, to when pu well bef 3out, at Cragmore 3m mdn hvy in Feb.
A Truant Always (IRE) Shirocco gelding out of Omyn Supreme.
Call The Tune (IRE) Gold Well gelding out of Galshan.
