tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out
mid-division best, ridden and no impression before 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division and hampered 1st, tracked leaders after 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra
soon held up, ridden into 7th 2 out, stayed on into 3rd entering straight, kept on same pace from last, no impression on leaders
towards rear for most, never a factor
tracked leaders early, mid-division halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out
tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, mid-division halfway, ridden into 7th before 2 out, no impression in 6th entering straight, kept on same pace
held up, progress in 7th after 3 out, improved into 2nd 2 out, soon challenged travelling well, carried wide entering straight, ridden to dispute last, asserted closing stages
mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden into 10th 2 out, stayed on into 5th last, kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
towards rear for most, never a factor
close up and disputed at times, ridden to lead briefly before 2 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, no extra before last
held up towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from last
prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from last
prominent early, soon tracked leaders, 4th halfway, improved to lead before 2 out, ridden and pressed after 2 out, wide entering straight, joined last, headed closing stages and no extra
always rear, slight mistake 2nd, slight mistake 3 out and no extra
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, disputed and mistake 3 out, soon ridden in 2nd, no extra in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace
Tullypole Annie won easily at Ballinrobe last week and Rachael is on board despite Henry De Bromhead running Punchestown maiden winner Frontline Worker. Gordon Elliott has a strong hand and RETURN TO BASE was very impressive in a novices' race at Punchestown and a mark of 111 for her handicap debut may be greatly underestimating her ability. Jack Kennedy chooses her over Hophornbeam, who just missed out on a hat-trick at Sligo a couple of weeks ago. Another from the yard, Shesadream, disappointed on her hat-trick bid when odds-on at Kilbeggan but Purple Mountain won a Grade 3 novices' race on her return from a break at Tipperary in October and the lack of a recent run won't be a problem.
Lunar Display (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Held up, towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 11, dist behind Santa Rossa (10-12) at Tipperary 2m (1) Yielding in Jun.
Shesadream (IRE) 5-6fav (11-12) Disputed lead, awkward on bend after 3 out and headed, 2nd 2 out, 3rd and ridden approaching straight, no impression kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 3 1/2l behind Granny Lowrie (11-2) at Kilbeggan 2m 2f gd in Jun.
Hidden Land (USA) 14-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along 2f out, no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra, kept on one pace, 8th of 17, 4 1/4l behind Extensio (9-6) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Purple Mountain (IRE) 25-1 (10-4) Prominent, slight mistake at 1st, 11th before 6th, good headway 4 out, 6th before 3 out, lost place before 2 out, weakened after 2 out, 16th of 18, 30 3/4l behind Gua Du Large (10-5) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp gd in Nov.
Two Shoe Tom (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 7th after 5th, headway after 4 out, improved to 2nd before 2 out, dropped to 3rd last where not fluent, soon 4th, weakened in 5th final 100 yards, 5th of 11, 10 1/2l behind Skippin Court (11-5) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Faith Du Val (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Towards rear, slightly hampered 1st, 7th halfway, not fluent 3 out and closer in 5th from next, ridden in 3rd before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 8 1/4l behind Swelltime (11-9) at Kilbeggan 1m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Hophornbeam (IRE) 3-1jfav (11-4) In touch, 3rd after 5th, switched left and bumped rival before last where improved to 2nd, ridden and challenged leader final 100 yards, held, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Innisfree Beauty (10-0) at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Outback Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Slowly into stride and off pace in rear, progress into 11th 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 24, 17 3/4l behind Life In The Park (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Return To Base (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) In touch, dropped to 8th after 4th, good headway after 2 out, closed and edged right entering straight, led before last, asserted run-in, comfortably, won at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May beating Mitiva (11-1) by 9l, 17 ran.
Rebel Rose (IRE) 2-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 3 out, ridden after 2 out, stayed on to lead before last, kept on well run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul beating Troubled Times (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Diamondinthemud (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, 4th on inner 3 out, slow 2 out, pushed along approaching last, switched to stands rail and kept on well run-in, led on line, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul beating Trendy Lady (11-7) by shd, 12 ran.
Romella (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Tracked leader, lost place before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, 13th of 19, 36 1/2l behind Just Jacob (10-7) at Cork 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Vischio (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 7th 1f out, no extra, 9th of 17, 4 1/2l behind Extensio (9-6) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Famous Escape (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 7th halfway, went 5th 5 out, progress into 4th after 3 out, close 3rd when hampered 2 out, pushed along and no extra, 3rd of 12, 13 1/4l behind We'llhavewan (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f Yielding in Jul.
Pretty Little Liar (IRE) 11-1 (11-2) Mid-division and 6th halfway, improved into closer 4th from 3 out and pushed along in 3rd from next, ridden and dropped to 4th before last, soon no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 17 1/4l behind Swelltime (11-9) at Kilbeggan 1m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Tullypole Annie (IRE) 9-2fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge 2 out, soon narrow lead, ridden and joined last, led after last, kept on strongly run-in to assert closing stages, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul beating Berliet Express (10-6) by 6l, 16 ran.
Frazel Express (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 8th after 6th, headway before 2 out, improved to lead before last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed closing stages, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind We'llgowats (10-2) at Cork 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Innisfree Beauty (IRE) 9-4fav (12-1) Mid-division early, good progress before 3rd and soon went 2nd, improved to lead before 4 out, ridden before last and soon headed, no extra and weakened run-in, 5th of 14, 5 1/4l behind Mr Macphisto (11-4) at Kilbeggan 1m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Frontline Worker (IRE) 11-4jfav (11-12) Held up in touch, raced keenly, 3rd halfway, pushed along when slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 16 3/4l behind Lieutenant Highway (11-8) at Downpatrick 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jun.
Fulysse (FR) 12-1 (11-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead from 8th, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, improved to lead at last, strongly pressed inside final furlong, kept on under pressure, all out, won at Fairyhouse 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Nov beating Sefton Warrior (11-13) by nk, 15 ran.
