chased leaders, raced keenly, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2 out
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, reminders after 5th, 12th halfway, ridden and progress to moderate 6th entering straight, no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, not fluent 3rd, 6th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and weakened from next, behind when pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, slow 1st and pushed along, not fluent and pushed along at stages after, ridden and no impression when slow 3 out, no extra
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no extra from 3 out
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th after 3 out, no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, detached early, ridden and no danger from 4 out, never a factor
held up towards rear, dropped to rear 6th, mistake next and soon pulled up
made all, not fluent 8th, 3 length lead entering straight, pushed along to assert before 2 out, went further clear before last, stayed on strongly, easily
held up towards rear, 11th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
rear of mid-division, weakening when slow jump at 9th, pulled up before next
mid-division, 8th halfway, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no impression approaching straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
chased leaders, 7th halfway, 4th 3 out, pushed along to go 2nd approaching straight, no impression on winner before 2 out, kept on one pace
An excellent turnout with many arriving in top form. FAIRYHILL RUN won a course and distance beginners' chase in May from Fill The Tank and scored over hurdles at Tipperary last week and a mark of 109 underestimates his ability. He gets the nod though Mister Bells won a track and trip handicap before just finding 3m1f beyond him at Kilbeggan when runner-up to Fill The Tank. Henry De Bromhead has a strong hand with Centurion Steel looking very progressing when following a victory over hurdles with a debut success over fences at Tramore. His stable companion Demain Des L'Aube was an impressive winner at Kilbeggan though this is tougher. Recent winners Paris Texas, Brogine and Sizing Malbay are others to consider in a very competitive handicap.
Demain Des L'Aube (FR) 3-1 (12-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, bumped at 1st, led from 5th and made rest, ridden clear before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Jun beating Blackhillsofdakota (12-0) by 6 1/2l, 10 ran.
Lord Lariat (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Prominent until fell 2nd, at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Paris Texas (FR) 25-1 (11-1) Held up early, mid-division halfway, closer in 3rd 4 out, challenged next, disputed before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, led run-in, kept on well closing stages, won at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun beating Ask Cory (10-13) by 2 1/4l, 10 ran.
Centurion Steel (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Disputed, led after 2nd, mistake 11th and joined, ridden after 3 out, headed before last, kept on same pace, won at Tramore 2m 6f Yielding in Jun beating Secret Cargo (12-0) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Fill The Tank (IRE) Evensfav (12-0) Rear of mid-division, headway into 4th 3 out, pushed along and disputed lead after 2 out, ridden and headed approaching last, 3rd when left 2nd at last, kept on without threatening winner, 2nd of 11, 8l behind Nymphhall (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Argumental (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear, slight mistake 1st, slow 3rd, ridden briefly 5 out, ridden in 8th and no impression before 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, 7th of 10, 35 1/2l behind Paris Texas (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Super Citizen 22-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 12th of 14, 26 1/2l behind Fill The Tank (11-2) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Top Of The Charts (FR) 20-1 (11-8) Always towards rear, ridden and no extra 3 out, 13th of 14, 28l behind Fill The Tank (11-2) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Brogine (IRE) 9-1 (11-8) Waited with towards rear, last and slight mistake 2nd and pushed along briefly and at stages after, slight mistake 8th, improved to track leaders from 3 out, effort in 2nd from before straight, led after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, won at Wexford 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Wake Up Early (10-12) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Carrig Cathal 50-1 (11-3) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression in 6th when mistake 2 out, soon no extra, weakened, 7th of 8, dist behind Benefit Run (10-10) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp gd in Sep.
Fairyhill Run (IRE) 5-2 (11-1) Soon led and went on, slight mistake 7th, soon reduced lead, pressed and stayed on well under pressure from 2 out, won at Tipperary 3m Good - Yielding in Jul beating Macgiloney (11-2) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
Goodnightngodbless (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to challenge before 2 out, under pressure in 2nd after 2 out, no extra in 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 6 1/4l behind Fill The Tank (11-2) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
My Oakclahome (IRE) 13-2 (11-2) Prominent, closed at 2nd, led narrowly at 3rd, headed after 5th, 3rd after 7th, lost place after 2 out (normal 3 out), weakened, 13th of 14, dist behind Our Friend (10-6) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Sizing Malbay (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Soon mid-division, improved to track leaders approaching 3 out, challenged from before next, led before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in May beating Robin De Roost (10-1) by 2 3/4l, 15 ran.
Twilight Girl (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 2nd halfway, led 4 out, ridden and joined before 2 out, headed run-in, lost 2nd last strides, 3rd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Paris Texas (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Our Friend (IRE) 4-1fav (10-6) Mid-division, progress to 5th after 7th, improved to 3rd after 2 out (normal 3 out), travelled well to lead before last (normal 2 out), ridden and pressed closing stages, kept on best, won at Tramore 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun beating Memory Tree (11-11) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Momus (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Disputed, bad mistake 1st, soon mid-division, towards rear from 4th, reminders next, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 8th of 10, dist behind Paris Texas (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Mister Bells (IRE) 11-1 (11-3) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, challenged 3 out, soon disputed, led next. ridden before last, strongly pressed last, headed run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 5l behind Fill The Tank (11-2) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.