raced in moderate 3rd, closed approaching 2 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace under pressure run-in
chased leader in moderate 2nd, closed approaching 2 out, soon ridden, led before last, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
ran without tongue-strap, led and clear, reduced lead approaching 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
raced well off pace in last of 4, pushed along after 3 out, closed under pressure from before last, led and stayed on well run-in
Sulwaan, a dual winner on the Flat for Mark Johnston in 2009, is a very interesting entry for new connections and Ruby Walsh is an intriguing booking with Galway not far off. Mayo Mystique is certainly improving and beat a big field at Wexford in good style but this should chiefly concern Tavern Times and PRINCETON PLAINS. The former hasn't had much racing and looked progressive when beating Worldly Wise at Gowran but Edward Harty's charge gets the vote after a battling success in a tough handicap at Killarney in May.
Princeton Plains (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Towards rear, headway into 4th 2 out, ridden to challenge and on terms before last where not fluent, stayed on best run-in to lead near line, won at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl gs in May beating Idarah (10-7) by hd, 18 ran.
Tavern Times (IRE) 8-15fav (11-12) Always prominent, led from 4 out, strongly pressed entering straight, ridden and stayed on well on extended run-in, won at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl gf in Jun beating Worldly Wise (11-12) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
Second Glance (IRE) 11-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, led before 2 out, soon clear, reduced lead and headed before last, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 6l behind South Wing (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) in Jun.
Sulwaan (IRE) 15-2 (9-7) Steadied start, held up and behind, rapid headway 8f out to chase leader 7f out, challenged 3f out, led over 2f out until 2f out, chased leader, no impression when weakened to 4th final 120 yards, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Dubai Crest (9-8) at Kempton 1m 3f hcp 0-85 (4) pol in Sep (flat).
Mayo Mystique (IRE) 10-3fav (10-6) Soon led, almost joined 5 out, clear from 2 out, rider sat quiet approaching last and reduced lead, strongly pressed and stayed on best to assert run-in, won at Wexford 2m mdn hdl in Apr beating Coral Creek (11-0) by 1l, 16 ran.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Mid-division, slow jumping early, 7th approaching 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure in moderate 4th approaching last, 3rd of 15, 12l behind Mr Bones (11-6) at Wexford 2m 3f hcp chs 0-109 gd.
Wither Hills (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th on outer halfway, close 5th and every chance 2 out, ridden and no extra from before last, 6th of 16, 10l behind Shabra Charity (10-8) at Down Royal 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) gd in Jun.
