towards rear, slow jump 5 out, no extra after and pulled up entering straight
soon led, headed after 3 out, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, closed into 4th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, closed to chase leaders from 8th, 3rd approaching straight, chased winner from 2 out, kept on well run-in, not quite get to winner
chased leaders, 8th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
held up, progress from 7 out, no extra from 3 out
chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 9th approaching straight, soon no impression
led early, prominent, 2nd approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure
soon towards rear, closed into 5th approaching straight, chased winner from 2 out, no extra under pressure and kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, lost place from before straight, soon no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, no extra from 3 out
always prominent, led approaching straight, pressed and good jumps last 2, stayed on well run-in
towards rear, progress into 7th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening
led early, prominent, lost place 8th, soon no impression
towards rear for most, slow jump 4 out, no extra after, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, pulled up before 3rd
Resolute Bay has been raised a further 3lb since finishing second at Kilbeggan and may be in the handicapper's grip now. Katie's Jem produced her best effort over hurdles to score at Kilbeggan last time but has a further 5lb to overcome here, while Compton Court will do well to confirm Listowel running with runner-up Missgiloney off a 12lb higher mark. FOR A FINISH has won off much higher marks over fences and made a very encouraging reappearance over timber at Tramore. If that has brought him to concert pitch, Eoin Doyle's eight-year-old is probably the one to beat though the progressive Highdownhill would be interesting if getting a run.
Borrowaddy (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Leon Og (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chs hvy in Nov, 16 ran.
Resolute Bay (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before 3 out, kept on in 3rd 2 out, close up last, challenged run-in, pressed winner close home, just failed, 2nd of 13, shd behind Archie Boy (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Jun.
Wise Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th before straight, soon no impression, 7th of 15, 12l behind Abbey Glen (9-11) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl gd in Jun.
Suffren (USA) 14-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, driven along in 9th after 2 out, kept on without troubling leaders, 4th of 16, 9l behind Chino Valdes (10-8) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in May.
Compton Court 33-1 (10-8) Towards rear, headway 3 out, moderate 4th straight, closed and led approaching last, held head high and drew clear to assert run-in, won at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jun beating Missgiloney (10-12) by 4 1/2l, 16 ran.
Tough Talkin Man (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 5 out, ridden 3 out, stayed on to challenge briefly after 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 4th of 9, 10l behind Aughnacurraveel (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f nh nov hdl in Nov.
First Beauty (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, headway on outer approaching straight, 6th 3 out, no extra from next, weakened, 13th of 16, 18l behind Chino Valdes (10-8) at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in May.
Ponmeoath (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Always prominent, got on terms under pressure at last, led and stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f Handicap Chase (9yo+) in Mar beating Dev (10-2) by 2l, 16 ran.
For A Finish 11-2 (11-12) Prominent for much, ridden into 3rd on inner at last, stayed on well run-in, not get to winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Promise Maker (10-6) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jun.
Missgiloney (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Soon chased leaders, closed approaching 3 out, moderate 3rd straight, closed and kept on same pace in 2nd from last, 2nd of 16, 4 1/2l behind Compton Court (10-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jun.
Friendly Society (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Compton Court (10-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jun.
Katie's Jem (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Held up towards rear, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th 2 out, stayed on to challenge last, led run-in and kept on well, won at Kilbeggan 3m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun beating Killegney (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 16 ran.
Mister Watzisname (IRE) 8-1 (10-0) Took keen hold, held up in touch, headway after 11th, went 3rd 4 out, left 2nd after 3 out, no chance with winner, blundered last, 2nd of 9, 12l behind Digital Media (9-11) at Chepstow 2m 3f hcp ch 0-110 (4) gd in Apr.
Sparkling Tara 9-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, soon no extra, 10th of 20, 31l behind Betty Is A Lady (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Teak (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, closed up in 2nd 3 out, soon on terms, led approaching straight, joined before last where mistake, soon headed, rallied, just failed, 2nd of 18, shd behind Some Gem (10-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun.
Cool Oscar (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Always towards rear, pulled up before 5 out, in a race won by Katie's Jem (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun, 16 ran.
Ponmeword (IRE) 4-1fav (10-9) Towards rear, niggled along from early, closed into 5th after 4 out, no extra approaching 2 out where not fluent, kept on same pace, 6th of 11, 36l behind Beneficial Spirit (10-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f cond hcp chs 0-109 gd in May.
Sea Master (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 6th approaching 3 out, no extra next, 10th of 15, well behind South Wing (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) gd in Jun.
Highdownhill (NZ) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, closer in 6th approaching 2 out, went 3rd at last, led and stayed on best run-in, won at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in May beating Heavenly Bound (10-10) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Coolharbour Breeze (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd 4 out (normal 6 out), challenged and led 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase gf in Jun beating Fastey (11-12) by 7l, 9 ran.
Enter The Indian (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 15l behind Se Beag (9-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Mar.
