in rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 4f out, no impression, eased 2f out
led, took keen hold, headed after 5f, pulled up on bend after 7f
rear of mid-division, headway into 3rd 4f out, ridden to dispute lead 2f out, headed 1 1/2 out, no extra in 4th final furlong
always towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
mid-division, close enough in 6th when clipped heels and stumbled badly and unseated rider 5f out
tracked leaders on inner, 5th halfway, headway to dispute lead 2f out, soon ridden, headed 1f out, disputed lead again under 1f out, headed inside final furlong, no extra close home
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, disputed lead 6f out, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened
mid-division, 6th entering straight, ridden in 4th 1 1/2f out, 3rd and bumped under 1f out, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
mid-division on inner, headway into 3rd travelling well entering straight, ridden and disputed lead 1 1/2f out, wandered around under 1f out and headed, no extra in 3rd inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, disputed lead 6f out, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed 2f out, soon weakened
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression
tracked leader in 2nd, pulled hard, led after 5f and soon clear, ran wide off bend 6f out and headed, soon weakened
always towards rear, no impression from 5f out, never a factor
It's almost a year since WEST BURMA made his debut over an extended 2m1f at Ballinrobe where he looked in need of a stiffer test. He should get that here and can start making up for lost time. Silverfort improved on his opening effort when a respectable fourth over this track and trip in May while The Bronc led for a long way over two miles at Down Royal and the former point-to-pointer should be better suited by this trip. It's difficult to work up enthusiasm for the remainder though Derek O'Connor's presence suggests Optical Confusion may be capable of better after running out at Dromahane.
Asknotwhaticando (IRE) Ask gelding out of Tuesdays Girl.
Captain Cook (GER) 20-1 (11-12) Always behind, slight mistake 1st and slightly hampered at 2nd, trailing halfway and pulled up before 7th, at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn gd in Jun.
King Ned (IRE) Spadoun gelding out of Leodotcom.
Optical Confusion (IRE) 7-2 (12-2) Cl up & running free early, cl 4th frm 6out until cl 3rd with ev ch when ro 3out, at Dromahane 3m mdn in May.
Robins Clan (IRE) Robin Des Pres gelding out of Clan Music.
Silverfort (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway 4f out, went 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, moderate 3rd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Mr Showtime (12-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f gd in May.
Slippery Serpent (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, moderate 11th 3 out, no impression from next, never a factor, 10th of 22, 26 1/2l behind Saturnas (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Nov.
The Bronc (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Led, pressed 3f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, under pressure in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 6, 6 1/4l behind Mischievious Max (11-6) at Down Royal 2m gd in May.
Thermistocles (IRE) Oscar gelding out of Alpine View.
West Burma (IRE) 4-7fav (12-0) Mid-division, progress into 4th 5f out, went 3rd 3f out, soon pushed along, moderate 3rd 1 1/2f out, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on well without reaching winner close home, 2nd of 10, 2 1/2l behind Antimatter (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Casadel Sol (IRE) 66-1 (11-3) Mid-division on outer, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 13th of 24, dist behind Lac Kivu (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Charlotte Wells (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Held up, towards rear halfway, ridden into 10th 3f out, no impression in 9th 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 13 1/2l behind Sapphire Lady (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m gd in May.
Watching Brief (IRE) Rudimentary gelding out of Miss Tsigalko.
Whatabouther (IRE) Court Cave M out of Lady Taipan.
