held up in last, headway into 5th and ridden 2f out, went 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 2nd 4f out, soon weakened
held up in 6th, ridden and headway entering straight, 3rd 2f out, no impression in 4th final furlong
held up in 5th, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
led, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden and led over 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, went 2nd 4f out, ridden and weakened entering straight
Bottleofsmoke won a very minor handicap at Wolverhampton and didn't impress in a Cork handicap on Saturday but CHAPTER SEVEN (NAP) has dropped to such a lowly mark that he has to be of interest. Ger Lyons' charge was racing off 96 at this stage a year ago and was 16lb lower when a close fourth over a trip slightly too short at Naas last month. California Lad had some fair form at this level for Harry Dunlop, including a maiden victory on Turf at Lingfield, so he could go well for new connections if ready after a break. Remarkable Lady has only won once but Pat Smullen's presence is a bonus while Greanta is the only course and distance winner and, though inconsistent, would have a real chance on her best form.
Chapter Seven 5-2fav (12-0) 22nd of 24, dist behind Mr Boss Man (12-3) at Punchestown 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Hes Our Music (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and lost place under 2f out, no extra, weakened, 14th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Admodum (8-10) at Naas 1m hcp gf in May.
California Lad 9-1 (9-5) Raced keenly, chased leaders, hung right under pressure over 2f out, weakened 2f out, 6th of 9, 14 1/2l behind Al Nasser Alwashik (9-2) at Leicester 1m 2f hcp (5) gd in Oct.
Remarkable Lady (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Held up in rear of mid-division, pushed along and some progress 2f out, ridden and no impression in 8th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 10l behind Light That (8-7) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Cairdiuil (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Mid-division on outer, 5th 3f out, soon ridden and weakened, last of 13, 30 1/2l behind Beau Satchel (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Bottleofsmoke (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out, ridden and no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Mademoiselle Penny (9-9) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gf in May.
Greanta (IRE) 12-1 (8-9) Went left leaving stalls, soon chased leaders, ridden 4f out, soon weakened, 18th of 23, 20 3/4l behind Carraigin Aonair (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Sea The Lion (IRE) 8-1 (8-7) Towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden under 2f out, no impression, never a factor, 13th of 16, 8 1/2l behind Rocky Bleier (9-1) at Naas 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct.
