chased leaders, a little slow 2nd, lost position and a little tight for room approaching 2 out, soon no extra
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, closed 2 out, chased leaders and no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening
led, joined approaching 2nd, soon headed, prominent, on terms from before 2 out, soon headed, 4th and no extra from last, one pace
pushed along briefly early and at stages after, soon towards rear, some headway 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
slight mistake 1st, prominent early, soon mid-division, not always fluent jumping, one pace 2 out
waited with, soon mid-division, reminders after 4th, no impression and not fluent 3 out, soon weakened
waited with, soon towards rear, no impression approaching 4 out, soon weakened
waited with towards rear early, a little keen and closed approaching 2nd where chased leaders and slight mistake, one pace 2 out
a little keen, prominent, on terms approaching 2nd, soon led, joined from before 2 out, soon regained lead, joined again before last, soon headed and one pace, dropped to 3rd closing stages
soon mid-division, slightly slow 2nd, one pace 2 out
prominent, soon 3rd, mistake 2 out, soon no impression in 4th, 3rd from last, 2nd and kept on without threatening winner closing stages
waited with towards rear, unseated rider 2nd
waited with, slightly impeded 3rd and towards rear, some headway 2 out, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening
chased leaders, soon 4th, slight mistake 5th, closed and effort from 2 out, on terms before last, soon led and stayed on well
The top pair are penalised for their Flat victories though both are only rated in the 60's. Batalha had shown nothing before a better effort behind the long odds-on Persia at Bellewstown last weekend with Figurehead a couple of lengths behind. Knight Of Malta looked a likely future winner when runner-up at Gowran in March but he disappointed until a better run at Wexford last month. Loved Out was heavily supported when a close second in a Punchestown maiden in November and a recent run on the Flat should have put him spot-on while Hurricane Georgie will have learnt plenty from his debut at Listowel. RED BALL OF FIRE has performed with credit in both starts over timber and looks ready to land an ordinary maiden such as this. Duncannon Power was engaged in the 5.10 at Navan yesterday.
Blue Raven (IRE) 18-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge and briefly 2nd over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Caesar's Comet (9-9) at Bellewstown 1m gd in Jul.
More Than A Prince 20-1 (10-1) Raced far side group, soon led, pushed along after halfway, headed over 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 14, 12 1/4l behind The Cola Kid (9-13) at Naas 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Batalha 40-1 (11-2) Tracked leader disputing 2nd, ridden in 2nd from 3 out, no impression on winner next, kept on one pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 9, 15l behind Persia (11-8) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Buachaill Dana (IRE) (11-11) In rr when mstk & ur 2nd, at Grennan 3m mdn in May.
Figurehead (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) In rear, rider briefly lost an iron at 4th, headway into moderate 6th 3 out, pushed along in moderate 3rd next, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 9, 18 1/4l behind Persia (11-8) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Good Gossin (IRE) 125-1 (11-9) Waited with towards rear, pushed along under 6f out, kept on same pace without threatening after, 7th of 14, dist behind Sherodan (11-9) at Tipperary 2m Good - Yielding in Jul.
Harvey Hillstar (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Prominent, pushed turning for home, struggling to keep tabs on leaders when ridden before 3f out, soon weakened, 10th of 13, 31 1/4l behind Hemlock (10-9) at Perth 2m (4) gd in Jun.
He's In It (IRE) 66-1 (11-11) Ran loose before start, rear of mid-division no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 10th of 15, 28 1/4l behind Lahinch Three (12-2) at Kilbeggan 2m gd in Jun.
King Lenox 18-1 (9-9) Prominent, soon led and disputed, headed from early straight, soon no impression, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 21st of 23, 34 1/4l behind Maunganui (9-7) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in May.
Knight Of Malta (USA) 7-1 (11-4) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged 3 out, ridden and every chance entering straight, 4th 2 out, no impression before last where slightly hampered, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Staging Post (12-0) at Wexford 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Loved Out (IRE) 22-1 (10-7) Disputed, led after 2f, ridden and pressed over 2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 4 1/4l behind Beamish (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 5f mdn gf in Jun.
Duncannon Power (IRE) 200-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression in centre 3f out, no extra, eased under 2f out, tailed off, last of 17, dist behind Scream (8-11) at Cork 7f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Hurricane Georgie (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression 3 out, some headway on outer in moderate 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 5th of 18, 36 3/4l behind Annie G (11-9) at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Red Ball Of Fire (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 3 out, left 2nd next, ridden and no impression when slight mistake last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 9 1/2l behind Gibraltar (11-9) at Roscommon 1m 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Duck And Vanish 25-1 (9-9) Towards rear, 7th halfway, pushed along and 6th approaching straight, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 9 1/4l behind Lord Park (9-9) at Sligo 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Snugsborough Chime (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Seekayclaire.
Breffni Brave (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 15 1/4l behind Ilmig (11-9) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
