mid-division on outer, no threat in straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, saddle slipped and pulled up after 3rd
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, good headway into 2nd 3 out, smooth progress to lead after next, stretched clear run-in, very easily
always behind
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 3rd entering straight, no chance with easy winner after 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight
disputed early, tracked leader in 2nd after 1st, ridden and dropped to 4th entering straight, soon no extra and weakened
towards rear, never a factor, jumped left 2 out, kept on in straight without threatening
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened
mid-division, no threat after 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
soon led, strongly pressed early straight, headed after 2 out and soon no chance with easy winner, kept on same pace
chased leaders, not fluent early, reminders after 3rd, no threat after halfway
mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, no extra after 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 6th halfway, moderate 5th early straight, no impression and kept on one pace
STEPS TO FREEDOM makes his long-awaited hurdling debut and it will be a disappointment if he's beaten. The Aintree Champion Bumper winner has been going well on the level this summer and started favourite for a Listed event at Galway where he finished a close fourth. Young Dale has been beaten in a couple of bumpers after a reasonable run over timber at Roscommon while Noel Meade gives Leceile another go at hurdling after she pulled up on her only start at Punchestown, a performance that was followed by success on the Flat at Naas. Rawnaq and Unconditional showed a little promise on their debuts and should do better.
Blaze Of Fire 66-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, 10th of 16, 50l behind Sicilian Secret (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Johnny G (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, weakened 4 out, 10th of 14, well behind Law Officer (10-12) at Tramore 2m 3yo mdn hdl gf in Aug '09.
Steps To Freedom (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Held up in rear, some headway on outer 4f out, driven along and no impression approaching straight, no threat from over 2f out, 11th of 15, 31l behind Lovethehigherlaw (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat G1 (1) gd in May.
Tom Googly (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 10th of 12, well behind Eirland (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn hdl gf in May.
Young Dale (IRE) 3-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 4f out, no impression in 5th 3f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 11, 35l behind Murphys Friend (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f N H flat gd.
Catcher In The Bog (IRE) 33-1 (11-6) Chased leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened, 10th of 13, 34l behind Pond Cottage (11-6) at Down Royal 2m N H flat gd in Aug.
Gretzky 20-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 10th and no impression 3 out, 10th of 15, well behind Sun Disc (10-6) at Down Royal 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Moonlight Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 12, 11l behind In A Nutshell (11-3) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl gf.
Rawnaq (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 4th approaching 3 out, not fluent next, soon no impression, 5th of 12, 16l behind Priors Gold (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf in May.
The Tallyman (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) Chased leaders on outer, 8th halfway, no impression in 7th approaching straight, no extra from 3 out, 7th of 16, 35l behind Minella Humour (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Aug.
Easy Mate (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th 3 out, no extra, 14th of 29, 30l behind Dibella (10-2) at Navan 2m mdn hdl in Mar.
Lady Hidalga (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Disputed lead early, headed before halfway, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 8th of 14, 37l behind Ginger Genie (11-4) at Wexford 2m mares n h flat gd in Jul.
Leceile (USA) 16-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, no impression approaching 3 out, no extra and pulled up before last, in a race won by Dazzling Susie (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May, 25 ran.
Maygal Lady (IRE) 6-1 (11-6) Led, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 18l behind Pond Cottage (11-6) at Down Royal 2m N H flat gd in Aug.
Zara's Girl (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 6th approaching 3 out, no extra from before next, tailed off, 9th of 11, well behind Khayar (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 5yo mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Unconditional (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear, kept on without threatening approaching straight, 8th of 18, 14l behind Scottish Boogie (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl gs in May.
Great Work (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Towards rear for most, no extra from 4f out, tailed off, 10th of 12, well behind Sword Of Honour (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo nhf gs in Aug.
