led, ran freely, clear halfway, reduced advantage before 3 out, headed and weakened quickly when bad mistake 2 out, pulled up before last
held up towards rear, slight mistake 1st, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression before 3 out, left distant 5th last, completely tailed off
held up towards rear, ran around before 4th, 7th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along and no impression when mistake 2 out, completely tailed off
held up in touch, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no impression when left moderate 3rd last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders inner, 4th halfway, 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression when fell last
prominent, took keen hold, slight mistake 2nd, 2nd halfway, closed on leader before 3 out, led before 2 out, pushed along to assert when slight mistake last, readily went clear run-in, unextended
prominent, took keen hold, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 4th, close 2nd before 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner before last, kept on
held up in rear, slight mistake 4 out, pushed along and no impression before 2 out, left distant 4th last, completely tailed off
TOP MOON was third in a Listed hurdle at Punchestown in February so it was a surprise to see him back in a bumper at Limerick the following month. He hasn’t raced since but probably only need to put in a clear round to record a first career victory today. Zayriyan is still qualified to run in maidens after 19 career starts. He’s finished third twice over hurdles and may have to settle for a place again. Sharg is tried in cheekpieces but Mind Your Step didn’t show much on her racecourse debut.
Pari Passu (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) In rear and ran freely early, not fluent at 1st, 10th halfway, no headway, weakened after 2 out, never a factor, 10th of 13, dist behind Brog Ahaon (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Aug.
Inner Spirit (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Towards rear, progress before 4th, 7th after 4th, headway 4 out, ridden in moderate 6th approaching home bend, no extra, 6th of 13, dist behind Brog Ahaon (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Aug.
Galros Jimmy (IRE) Virtual gelding out of Alleged Touch.
Its My Deal (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, under pressure from 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening from next, 10th of 19, 33l behind Sky Marshal (11-12) at Cork 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Sharg (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Mid-division, ridden in 7th 2 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 13 1/4l behind Nibiru (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Top Moon (FR) 4-7fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression on outer under 2f out, no extra, 5th of 8, 27l behind Cayd Boy (11-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
Zayriyan (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division early, 6th from 6th, took closer order and slight mistake 3 out, one pace next, 4th of 14, 17 1/2l behind Quartz Du Rheu (11-2) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Mind Your Step (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, slightly impeded approaching 3rd, 13th from 6th, no impression from 3 out, soon no extra, 12th of 14, dist behind Quartz Du Rheu (11-2) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
