led and clear, reduced advantage at halfway, headed 6f out, soon ridden and weakened quickly
rear of mid-division, headway into 4th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression on leaders in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, headway into 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and joined 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, kept on well final furlong
tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd after 5f, ridden in 3rd over 3f out, weakened quickly
tracked leaders, 5th 3f out, soon ridden, 6th 2f out, went moderate 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden 4f out, weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 7th under 3f out, no impression
in rear, headway on outer into 6th 3f out, improved to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, led 1f out, stayed on well under hands and heels final furlong
tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd after 5f, improved to lead 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression
always towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, progress 4f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, no impression
GERALDO is likely to be at short odds here despite a long absence. His victory between the flags at Stowlin in May last year has worked out very well and the opposition doesn't look the strongest. Brooklyn Balance ran better than could have been expected of a 200/1 chance at Tipperary and has fitness on his side while Goaheadwiththeplan, who has shown potential over hurdles, is better than he showed on his return to a bumper in that latter race where he started favourite. The selection's stable companion Talk Of The Town is a half-brother to four winners and should have more basic pace than most of these while Larry O is one to note for the future.
Bishops Wood (IRE) Arcadio gelding out of Takya Time.
Brooklyn Balance (IRE) 200-1 (12-2) Towards rear, some headway in mid-division approaching straight, ridden under 2f out and 5th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 15, 15 1/4l behind Hallowed Star (12-2) at Tipperary 2m Good - Yielding in Jun.
Geraldo (IRE) 3-1 (11-11) Ww twrds rr, 9th 1/2way, gd prog aftr 10th, went 3rd bef 2out, still cl 3rd bef last where left 2nd, kow flat to ld cl hm, won at Stowlin 3m mdn gd in May beating Don Diablo (11-11) by nk, 10 ran.
Goaheadwiththeplan (IRE) 3-1cfav (12-2) Mid-division, some headway entering straight, pushed along and no impression 1 1/2f out, soon ridden and no extra final furlong, 9th of 15, 22 1/2l behind Hallowed Star (12-2) at Tipperary 2m Good - Yielding in Jun.
Larry O (IRE) Stowaway gelding out of Kates The Boss.
May Feiner (IRE) 66-1 (12-2) Waited with, 11th after halfway, pushed along under 4f out, soon no impression, 9th of 13, 34 1/2l behind Eilise's A Lady (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Jun.
No Promises (IRE) 8-1 (11-11) Twrds rr of mid-div, 10th bef 3out, wknd well aftr 3out, poor 6th bef last, 6th of 14, 31l behind Collingwood Court (12-2) at Ballindenisk 3m mdn gd in May.
Talk Of The Town (IRE) Thewayyouare gelding out of Balting Lass.
Betty Zane (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along briefly soon after 6f, 6th from halfway, pushed along again from 6f out, soon under pressure and lost place, no extra from before straight, last of 11, dist behind Bigbadandbeautiful (11-9) at Navan 2m lst (1) sft in Nov.
Bigly (IRE) Yeats M out of Kilbarry Gem.
Dinny's Ginny (IRE) Imperial Monarch M out of Expensive Woman.
