soon led, headed before 2nd, remained prominent, weakened from before 2 out
in rear, some headway but no impression approaching 2 out, slight mistake last and one pace
held up, progress 3 out to be almost on terms, no extra and eased straight
mid-division, slight mistake 4th, some headway and kept on same pace under pressure from after 2 out
tracked leaders, on terms 3 out, soon led, joined 2 out, soon led again, asserted from before last, stayed on well under pressure run-in
soon mid-division, no impression from before 2 out where mistake, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, a little keen, challenged 2 out and on terms, soon headed, one pace from before last
held up, no impression 3 out, soon no extra
held up, soon mid-division, headway from before 2 out, soon no impression, pulled up quickly run-in
towards rear, not fluent 1st, slight mistake 4th, no danger 6th, pulled up before last
prominent, led before 2nd, mistake 4th, soon went on until joined 3 out, soon headed, one pace from after 2 out
tracked leaders, kept on same pace from after 2 out
towards rear, some headway from before 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 3rd after 2 out, in pursuit of winner when slight mistake last, kept on without reaching winner run-in
held up, no impression 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, pushed along and lost place from 3 out, no extra next
took keen hold, tracked leaders, not fluent 5th and next, kept on same pace from after 2 out
towards rear, headway from before 2 out, soon chased leaders and no impression, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, kept on same pace under pressure from after 2 out
Beckwith Star has won this for the past two years and is on exactly the same mark as a year ago when he was ridden by a claimer, as he is this time, so a hat-trick can't be ruled out. Tony Martin and Ruby Walsh are a formidable combination in these sort of races and Sarwistan landed a maiden at Downpatrick the last time he tackled hurdles. The trainer also saddles Lord De Beaufai, still a maiden but now slipping to a fair mark. The five-year-old Dixie Highway will find this tougher than the couple of minor handicaps he won in May while Shake The Bucket has done better since tackling longer trips. Coldstonesober has been running well over fences and is on a slightly lower mark over timber but Long Journey Home will need to improve again after his maiden success at Kilbeggan. There are numerous others with chances but the vote goes to the progressive STORMEY, a maiden winner at Sligo earlier this month before coming from a very long way back to get close to Sharlanda at Ballinrobe on Tuesday.
Coldstonesober (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) Held up towards rear, closer in 4th 5 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, kept on same pace in 2nd from 2 out, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind King Leon (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
The Black Russian (IRE) 25-1 (11-1) In rear, 11th after 4th, no impression, never a factor, 9th of 12, 24l behind Chitu (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Caridadi (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, pushed along in 10th entering straight, headway into 3rd and ridden 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Palmones (9-3) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 3-1fav (8-12) Soon ran freely to lead, headed after 2f, driven entering straight, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened 2f out, 9th of 15, 10 1/2l behind Trade Marked (8-12) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Shake The Bucket (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Rear of mid-division, progress into 9th 5 out, improved entering straight, challenged before 2 out, ridden run-in, no impression on winner close home, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Fleurys Fort (11-2) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Deputy Marshall (IRE) 5-1 (11-1) Towards rear and not fluent 2nd, 7th halfway, pushed along in moderate 6th from 2 out, no impression when mistake last, ridden and kept on into 4th run-in, 4th of 8, 12 3/4l behind Bendanella (11-12) at Sligo 2m hcp sft in Jul.
Long Journey Home (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Led, ran freely before 4th, 5 lengths clear before 2 out, reduced advantage and pressed approaching straight, soon driven, asserted before last, ridden out, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jun beating William Du Berlais (11-4) by 5l, 14 ran.
Can't Be Done (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Disputed early, led 2nd, slight mistake 3rd, headed before 5th where slight mistake, ridden in 4th before 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 10, 24 1/4l behind Loyalty Card (10-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Magnetic Force (IRE) 2-1fav (12-4) Held up towards rear on inner, briefly tight for room after 4 out, closed from before 2 out, 2nd run-in, kept on well closing stages without reaching winner, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind L'attesa (10-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Poetic Lady (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Raced in 4th, not fluent 4th, pushed along after 3 out and ridden before next, no impression from before last and kept on into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 5, 8 3/4l behind Rathmuck Native (10-11) at Sligo 2m sft in Jul.
Mysticaltou (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Soon led, 4 lengths clear at 3rd, increased advantage at 4th, reduced lead before 4 out, headed after 2 out, soon dropped to 7th, no impression in 5th at last, kept on one pace, 5th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Chitu (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Solar Heat (IRE) 5-1fav (11-9) Ran 2nd, 3rd at 4th, dropped to 5th 2 out, soon ridden, mistake in moderate 5th at last, kept on one pace, lost 5th close home, 6th of 13, 23 3/4l behind Buonarotti Boy (10-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Beautiful Ben (IRE) 9-4fav (11-12) Mid-division, 7th 4 out, progress after next, headway into 2nd and ridden 2 out, disputed lead on stands' side run-in, stayed on well to lead near line, won at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Jul beating French Ambassador (11-6) by nk, 14 ran.
Lord De Beaufai (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistakes 3rd, 5th and 4 out, improved to challenge before 2 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th closing stages, 4th of 13, 7l behind Twilight Shadow (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn gd in May.
Sarwistan (IRE) 14-1 (8-9) Rider briefly became unbalanced leaving stalls, rear of mid-division, pushed along 5f out, soon no impression, behind and eased from 2f out, last of 14, dist behind Bobskier (8-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Cillian's Well (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Soon mid-division, some headway from before 4th to chase leaders, one pace 2 out, 5th of 20, 16 1/2l behind Magnetic Force (11-5) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Camlann (IRE) 8-1 (9-5) Chased leaders and went 2nd 5f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden and went a few lengths clear, kept on well inside final furlong and eased close home, won at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Rockview Emperor (9-2) by 2 1/2l, 16 ran.
Stormey (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Towards rear, moderate 11th 2 out, soon ridden and progress, headway into 2nd at last, stayed on well run-in, pressed winner to line, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Sharlanda (10-13) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Wildcatted (GER) 6-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 3rd after 5th, ridden to close and challenge at last, led and kept on well run-in, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Persian Wind (10-4) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Beckwith Star (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, ridden in 5th before next, no impression, 8th of 11, 13l behind Hurricane Ben (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Dove Mountain (IRE) 5-1 (9-1) Held up, towards outer under 2f out and pushed along to chase leaders, slightly impeded and one pace from under 1f out, 8th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Park Row (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Jul.
Copy Print (IRE) 5-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, slightly impeded after 2nd, no impression in 4th at last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 12, 5l behind Afatcat (11-0) at Limerick 2m hcp gf in Jun.
Black Label 5-1 (8-12) Mid-division early, soon held up towards rear, progress into 5th 4f out, close 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, 2nd and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Xsquared (9-5) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
