soon prominent, challenged and on terms 3 out where slightly impeded, headed and no extra from before last, kept on same pace
waited with, slight mistake and reminders 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off
soon chased leaders, pushed along from 4 out, 5th approaching straight, moderate 4th and no impression 2 out, kept on same pace
soon prominent, mistake 4th, close up 5 out, not fluent next, led before straight, strongly pressed and joined when jumped left 3 out, soon headed and no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, moderate 5th and no extra 2 out, virtually pulled up near finish, tailed off
soon led and clear, reduced lead approaching 6th, pressed 5 out, pushed along approaching straight, soon headed and no extra, kept on same pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, closer in 4th approaching straight, challenged and on terms from 3 out, led before last, stayed on well to draw clear run-in
waited with towards rear, mistake 5 out, reminders from next, moderate 7th approaching straight, kept on without threatening
waited with, 7th approaching 5 out, moderate 8th and kept on same pace approaching straight
always towards rear, reminders from 4 out, soon no impression, tailed off
A very strong line-up for this moderate prize. Audrelles Lad hasn't had much racing for his age and showed definite signs of progress at Wexford where he made the useful Primroseandblue pull out the stops. The winner is trained by Willie Mullins who has Letherbelucky engaged here. She landed a bumper and a maiden hurdle on her first two starts but didn't appear to be suited by testing ground when runner-up to Top Madam at Down Royal. That was still a fair effort and she'll take some beating. Serein has some strong form in the bank but his last two runs at the backend of last year were disappointing and he has a long absence to overcome. DREAMING ON made all for a very impressive victory over this trip at Clonmel, only her third start over hurdles. There's better to come from her and she's handed the vote. The improving Clonmel winner Tristram Shandy can do best of the remainder.
Audrelles Lad (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to lead approaching 3 out, ridden and joined next, headed approaching last, kept on one pace under pressure but no chance with comfortable winner, 2nd of 7, 2 3/4l behind Primroseandblue (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f nh nov hdl gd in Jun.
Curragh Golan (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Waited with until headway in mid-division from 5 out, went 5th 3 out, 2nd and slight peck next, soon ridden to chase winner, stayed on well run-in to lead near finish, won at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl gd in May beating Sliabh Glath (11-0) by nk, 15 ran.
Tristram Shandy (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3 out, 2nd travelling well entering straight, close 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden, not fluent at last, led early flat and stayed on well, comfortably, won at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl sft in Jun beating Special Tiara (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 17 ran.
Reafadda (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Made virtually all, ridden and strongly pressed from 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, won at Clonmel 2m N H flat sft in Jun beating Who's Cross (11-7) by 1l, 16 ran.
Serein (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) In touch in mid-division, not fluent 5th, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 7th of 9, 39l behind Thanks For Coming (11-7) at Sandown 2m nov hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gs in Dec.
Dreaming On (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Made all and clear for much, went well clear after 3 out, ridden from next, stayed on strongly from last, eased close home, easily, won at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Jun beating Sir Harry Cash (11-4) by 11l, 18 ran.
Letherbelucky (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Tracked leaders in 3rd, pushed along before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, under pressure in 2nd approaching last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 3 1/2l behind Top Madam (11-0) at Down Royal 2m mrs nov hdl sft in Jun.
Minella Lady (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from 1 1/2f out, 5th of 16, 7l behind Kilbarry Classic (10-10) at Roscommon 2m mares n h flat in Jul '11.
Venusinfurs (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Mid-division, no extra from 3 out, 9th of 19, 39l behind Tango Moll (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Jun.
Blackeyedsue (IRE) Sendawar filly out of Inch Rose.
