mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3 out, eased before last
mid-division, ridden in 12th 2 out, went 7th at last, no extra
tracked leaders, ridden before 3 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, ridden from 2 out, soon weakened, eased run-in
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out
tracked leaders on outer, ridden 2 out, no impression straight
held up in rear, headway from 3 out, 11th and ridden on outer next, went 3rd before last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, improved to lead 2 out, soon ridden, joined at last, rallied to regain lead run-in, stayed on well close home
mid-division, 10th and ridden 2 out, went 6th at last, kept on without threatening
reluctant to line up, in rear, dropped behind and tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
prominent, ridden to dispute lead briefly when mistake 2 out, soon no impression, weakened before last
always towards rear, never a factor
led, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division, progress on inner into 5th 2 out, soon ridden, no impression on leaders when bumped slightly before last, kept on same pace
mid-division, weakened from 3 out, soon behind
tracked leaders, 4th 2 out, soon ridden and progress to dispute lead at last, headed early run-in, kept on same pace close home
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
Denis Hogan certainly knows how to place his runners to the best effect so no doubt he'll be running NORAH STARR under a penalty for her very easy victory at Ballinrobe on Monday. This looks a lot tougher but she could still have the edge though Cry For The Moon will ensure she doesn't have it her own way. Jim Culloty's charge gained a very impressive victory at Killarney on his reappearance though the assessor has taken note with a massive 13lb rise. Rawnaq has been running very well and only just failed to hold off Save My Blushes at Kilbeggan while recent winners Withers Hill, who won over the course and distance in October, and the progressive Treacy Hotels Boy, are others to consider in an open contest.
Saint Gervais (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Mid-division, ridden in 10th 2 out, 7th entering straight, kept on to go never nearer 4th close home, 4th of 20, 5l behind Il Fenomeno (10-6) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl sft in Apr.
Silk Hall (UAE) 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, ridden 3 out, went 2nd briefly when mistake 2 out, stayed on same pace flat, 7th of 16, 24l behind Barizan (10-6) at Haydock 2m hcp hdl Grade 3 (1) gd.
Chill (IRE) 18-1 (10-13) Always prominent, dropped to 4th and no impression 3 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 17l behind Cry For The Moon (9-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl sft.
Cry For The Moon (USA) 10-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, keen hold, led 3 out, clear next, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl sft beating Miley Shah (11-0) by 8l, 18 ran.
Norther Bay (FR) 16-1 (10-12) Led, headed after 4 out, soon no extra, 15th of 18, well behind Cry For The Moon (9-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl sft.
Clondaw Warrior (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Keen hold early and chased leader, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 5th, niggled before 2 out, ridden and no extra after 2 out, 6th of 9, 36l behind Face Value (10-10) at Galway 2m nh nov hdl sft in Jul.
Giant's Quest (AUS) 9-4 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd 2 out, ridden to challenge before last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 2 1/2l behind Elegant Statesman (11-12) at Limerick 2m 2f mdn hdl sft.
Rawnaq (IRE) 7-4fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, closed up going well from before 3 out, 2nd before straight, challenged and mistake 2 out, every chance and not fluent last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, nk behind Save My Blushes (10-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl 80-116 sft.
Takeyourcapoff (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, moderate 10th halfway, some headway in 7th 2 out but no impression before last where blundered and almost unseated rider, rider lost irons and virtually pulled up run-in, 13th of 14, well behind Fosters Cross (11-0) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hdl gs in Mar.
High Importance (USA) 25-1 (11-5) Towards rear, some headway from 3 out, 11th and slight mistake next, kept on one paced, 7th of 20, 33l behind Kalellshan (11-5) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Jul.
Ontheground (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, improved 4 out, on terms into straight, not match winner approaching last, kept on without getting there run-in, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind American Flyer (11-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-109.
Royal Flight (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, lost place and no extra from before 3 out, 11th of 13, 38l behind Save My Blushes (10-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl 80-116 sft.
Wither Hills (IRE) 6-1fav (10-12) Made virtually all, went on 4 out, reduced lead next, stayed on well under pressure from last, won at Kilbeggan 2m hcp hdl 80-109 sft beating Never A Secret (10-0) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Bachelor Affair 9-1 (10-10) Rear of mid-division on outer, never a factor, behind when pulled up before last, in a race won by Alf Wright (10-6) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-130 gd in Oct, 15 ran.
Paddy O Dee 12-1 (10-1) Stirrup broke and pulled up before 1st, in a race won by Tribes And Banner (10-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp chs, 14 ran.
Norah Starr (IRE) 3-1fav (11-11) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, improved to lead travelling well after 2 out, soon stretched clear on-bridle, stayed on strongly run-in, heavily eased run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 hvy beating Rolling Rocket (11-12) by 7l, 12 ran.
Dumitas (FR) 9-2 (11-12) Settled in rear, closer before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 6, 12l behind Jacksonslady (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hdl gf in Aug '11.
Benhego 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, no extra in 10th entering straight, eased when beaten, 12th of 15, well behind Marshim (10-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 sft.
Bulletproof (IRE) 4-1fav (11-3) Waited with towards rear, improved to track leaders after 3 out, 7th into straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 18l behind American Flyer (11-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-109.
Treacy Hotels Boy (IRE) 2-1fav (11-4) Tracked leader in 2nd, headway to lead before 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl sft beating Popmurphy (11-12) by 3l, 20 ran.
