close up, soon led, ridden from 2 out, joined last, stayed on well run-in to soon gain narrow lead, all out
tracked leaders, closed up 2 out and tracked winner, on terms last, edged left run-in and soon headed, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, not fluent 3 out, 3rd from 2 out, not fluent last, stayed on well run-in, just failed
tracked leaders, 5th early, kept on same pace from 2 out
in rear, some headway but no impression approaching 2 out, kept on
chased leaders, 8th early, reminders 3 out, no extra and eased approaching 2 out
held up, no impression approaching 2 out where not fluent, soon no extra
held up, under pressure 3 out, no extra and eased approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, 6th early, kept on same pace from 2 out, no impression and slight mistake last
soon mid-division, 10th early, chased leaders and no impression last, kept on
held up, 12th early, pushed along 6th, no extra from before 2 out
soon mid-division, 11th early, not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace from next
held up, improved into 4th into straight, kept on same pace from before last
towards rear, mistake 6th, some progress from next, no impression 2 out, soon no extra
held up, pushed along 6th, dropped behind from 3 out
held up, no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra
close up, a little keen, kept on same pace from after 2 out
close up, took keen hold, some slight mistakes, weakened from before 2 out where mistake
soon chased leaders, 7th early, kept on same pace from 2 out
held up, 13th early, no impression and not fluent 2 out, soon no extra
This dropped slightly in grade last year from its previous guise and went to BECKWITH STAR, who is back for another crack with a 9lb higher mark to contend with. However, that shouldn't prove a problem as he won from 10lb higher over fences last month and can complete a double. Dermot Weld is represented by Defining Year, who has a tough task on his handicap debut after three unplaced efforts in maidens though he'll be tuned up for this. Baby Jake has had a couple of runs on the level after landing a Roscommon handicap hurdle from a 7lb lower mark while The Scourge is also having his first start in a handicap and will find this much tougher than the maiden he won at Kilbeggan. The latter's stablemate Utmost Zeal is another handicap first-timer but he could be well treated and Jack Kennedy's claim is a bonus. Cristy's Call finished tailed off at Bellewstown but was reported to be lame and is better judged on his victory at Downpatrick.
Beckwith Star (IRE) 5-2fav (11-8) Chased leader in 2nd, disputed from 3rd, slight mistake and headed 3 out, disputed again entering straight, ridden in 2nd 2 out and slight mistake, kept on to press leader run-in and led close home, won at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Jun beating Tisamystery (10-10) by shd, 6 ran.
Defining Year (IRE) 14-1 (9-2) Held up, 12th before halfway, pushed along and slightly impeded 2f out, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Majenta (8-12) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
Plain Sailing (IRE) 11-10fav (11-3) Held up mid-division, headway to chase leaders before 3 out, weakened before last, 5th of 14, 34l behind Breaking Bits (11-5) at Fontwell 2m 2f (4) gf in Aug.
Utmost Zeal (IRE) 13-2 (11-7) Soon disputed lead, led approaching 3rd and soon clear, reduced lead and slight mistake 3 out, joined approaching straight and soon headed, dropped to 4th and no extra approaching 2 out where not fluent,, 4th of 8, 27 1/2l behind Damefirth (11-5) at Clonmel 2m gd in Jun.
Lean Times (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Chased leader, closer order 5 out, still 2nd before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out, 5th of 9, 14 1/2l behind Dushrembrandt (11-4) at Cork 3m Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Nimdani (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, pressed leader from 4 out, led approaching 3 out, ridden before straight, headed last, no extra and kept on one pace, 2nd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Georges Conn (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jul.
Rocky Court (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 4th 3 out, improved into 2nd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 4 3/4l behind Myles Ahead (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Tipped Up Harry 28-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th after 4 out, ridden entering straight, under pressure in 6th 2 out, 3rd and no impression before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 17, 9 1/4l behind Phangio (10-9) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Theturnofthesun (IRE) 9-4fav (11-6) Towards rear, headway on outer to track leaders from 6th, 6th from 7th, not fluent 3 out and under pressure, 8th at last, one pace, 8th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Mr Mulliner (9-11) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Baby Jake (IRE) 15-8fav (8-5) Broke well, chased leader, 5th halfway, 3rd straight, ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 7, 5l behind High Kicker (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in Jul.
Tight Times (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, not fluent 3rd, joined in 2nd before 4 out, soon dropped to 3rd, 4th after 2 out, ridden after last and went moderate 3rd run-in, 3rd of 6, 19 3/4l behind Cecil Corbett (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn gd in Jul.
Esta Quercus (FR) 12-1 (11-3) Prominent, ran slightly off 1st bend, on terms from 1st, led 2nd, headed after 3 out, no impression 2 out, no extra, 9th of 10, 33 1/4l behind Coldstonesober (11-12) at Sligo 2m hcp gd in Jul.
King Of Oriel (IRE) 14-1 (8-10) Fly leapt from stalls and towards rear, some progress in 12th entering straight, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to lead on line, won at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gd in May beating Flowing Air (9-6) by ns, 18 ran.
The Scourge (IRE) 7-4fav (11-6) Soon mid-division, 7th after 4th, progress from 3 out, soon 3rd, 2nd approaching straight, soon pushed along to challenge and on terms 2 out, led between last 2, pressed and kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul beating Emmy Lou (10-11) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Ashjar (FR) 22-1 (11-12) Held up in last pair, steady headway approaching 3 out, plugged on run-in, no threat, 5th of 10, 12 3/4l behind Politeness (11-10) at Perth 2m hcp (4) gd in Jul.
Caridadi (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Towards rear, ridden on wide outer entering straight, good headway into 4th 1f out, led inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul beating Flowing Air (9-7) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Eric The Grey (IRE) 16-1 (9-8) Always rear, never a factor, no extra entering straight, last of 8, 25l behind Hurricane Twister (8-8) at Listowel 1m hcp hvy in May.
Scorpion Star (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) A little keen, soon tracked leaders, 5th at 5th, slight mistake 4 out, disputed 5th at last, one pace run-in, drifted left closing stages, 6th of 15, 7 1/2l behind To Choose (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gf in Jul.
First Trim (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Held up, not fluent 4th where 7th, improved to dispute 3rd on inner before straight, no impression and not fluent last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Damefirth (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jul.
In Good Nick 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 7th of 18, 28 1/4l behind Lockstockandbarrel (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Cristy's Call (IRE) 7-2fav (10-10) Chased leaders, slightly slow jump 3rd, closer order next, 5th from 6th, not fluent 7th and pushed along, slight mistake 4 out, soon no impression, no extra when not fluent 3 out, mistake last, 7th of 8, dist behind Be Seeing You (10-3) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gf in Jul.
Madaboy Cross (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th after 7th, niggled along before 3 out, ridden after 3 out, 9th 2 out, no extra, 9th of 13, 15 1/2l behind Kris Kindle (10-13) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Damut (IRE) 11-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, led entering straight, ridden and disputed 2 out, asserted from last, kept on well run-in, won at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May beating Lucky Pat (12-4) by 3 1/4l, 17 ran.
