chased leader in 2nd until pulled up injured after 1 mile
made all, clear from start, left further clear after 1 mile, slightly reduced advantage 4f out, went on again from 3f out, unchallenged
raced in poor last, left 3rd after 1 mile, pushed along to close slightly 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 3f out
raced in poor 3rd, left 2nd after 1 mile, pushed along to close slightly on leader 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 3f out
Colonel Mortimer would appear to be the answer to this after his demolition job at Killarney though Enda Bolger suggested he was suited by the easy ground after encountering problems on faster going earlier. With the going likely to be on the fast side, ROSS BAY looks a worthy alternative as she ran well behind One Cool Tornado on her debut at Sligo before a convincing success over Friday's easy winner Avida Star there earlier this month. Not For Converting hasn't done as well as expected since making a winning debut at Clonmel in February last year but anything representing Willie Mullins must be respected.
Colonel Mortimer (IRE) 15-8fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, moderate 3rd and headway 5f out, 2nd travelling well entering straight, led 2 1/2f out, soon drew clear on bridle, not extended, won at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat in Jul beating Valhalla Boy (11-11) by dis, 9 ran.
Not For Converting (IRE) 4-1fav (12-0) Held up in rear, ridden in 6th entering straight, stayed on in 4th 1f out, disputed 2nd inside final furlong, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 7, 4 1/2l behind Greenbelt Star (11-4) at Galway 2m N H flat gf.
Beal Geal (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, behind when pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Taking Stock (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May, 16 ran.
Coole Presenting (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened 6 out, pulled up before next, in a race won by Persian Gayle (11-6) at Galway 2m 4f nh nov hdl gf in Jul, 15 ran.
What Next (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, moderate 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on final furlong to moderate 3rd close home, 3rd of 12, 25l behind Miss Hyland (11-6) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat gd.
Ross Bay (IRE) 11-8fav (11-1) Held up towards rear early, 8th halfway, headway in 4th 3f out, 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Sligo 2m N H flat gd beating Avida Star (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 11 ran.
