prominent, led after 9th, clear from before 6 out, mistake next, reduced lead approaching straight, headed and kept on same pace run-in
led, headed from 9th, dropped to 4th and no extra when mistake 3 out
chased leaders, ridden to close on leader approaching straight, every chance run-in, soon one pace
tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, soon no impression under pressure
towards rear, closer in 6th 4 out, soon no danger and kept on
held up, last and no extra from 4 out
towards rear, mistake 2nd, closer in 3rd 4 out, ridden to close on leaders before straight, challenged between horses run-in, soon led and stayed on best
tracked leaders, fell 9th
Useful hurdler Wilde Wit Pleasure was in contention when falling on his chasing bow at Tipperary and supporters will be keen to gain compensation. Streets Of Gold has four runs over fences last year and did well enough to be considered for this and Forjoetheplumber has shown enough in his three chasing starts to suggest there is a race of this nature in him. Fier Destrier has shown a little promise but another chance is given to BALL OF BLUE, who had been in good form over timber before being impeded when well supported on his chasing bow at Tipperary.
Ball Of Blue (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Mid-division, hampered 6th, no extra from 4 out, 11th of 16, well behind Mister Bishop (11-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Jun.
Fier Destrier (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, pulled up before last, 5th of 13, 24l behind Glacial Promise (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chase gd in Jun.
Forjoetheplumber (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Mid-division, moderate 4th 5 out, closer approaching straight, no impression when left 3rd and slight hampered after 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 12l behind Strongpoint (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 7f beg chase gf in Jun.
Master'n Commander 14-1 (11-7) Towards rear, stumbled early, reminders 6th, no danger and kept on without threatening from 4 out, 6th of 15, 33l behind Kalellshan (11-12) at Tramore 2m beg chs gf in Aug.
Portalon (USA) 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, 12th approaching 5 out, 8th 3 out, stayed on from next, 4th of 16, 18l behind Lucky At Last (11-9) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Jun.
Square Ball (IRE) 10-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, ridden 3 out, no impression straight, 10th of 19, well behind Shazand (11-3) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 in Oct.
Waly's Own (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, 4th from last, 4th of 13, 10l behind Glacial Promise (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chase gd in Jun.
Wilde Wit Pleasure (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, close up when unseated rider 5 out, in a race won by Lucky At Last (11-9) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Jun, 16 ran.
Carutomark (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th halfway, brought down 8th, in a race won by Dream Champion (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase fm in Jun, 14 ran.
Doberdan (USA) 12-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no extra in 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 12l behind Arctic Zone (11-7) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f beg chase fm in Jun.
For A Finish 4-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led 3 out, soon ridden, headed next, kept on same pace in 3rd from last, 3rd of 20, 11l behind Bacher Boy (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Mission Possible (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Always behind, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Vino Vino Cavo (10-11) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in May, 17 ran.
Monaco Springs (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching 5 out, soon no impression, 8th of 13, well behind Ballylanigan (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chs gf in May.
Streets Of Gold (IRE) 28-1 (10-5) Towards rear for most, never a factor, eased run-in, 20th of 25, 44l behind Jigalo (10-5) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr.
Strolling Home (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Off pace in rear, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 13, well behind Glacial Promise (11-12) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chase gd in Jun.
Joker Of The Pack (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Soon mid-division, moderate 6th before 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 30l behind Mayo Abbey (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chase gd in Jun.
The Snuffler (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened from 5 out, 10th of 17, 28l behind Defying Gravity (11-0) at Listowel 3m hts chs gf in Jun.
Ballymac Beauty (IRE) 9-10fav (11-0) Always prominent, 3rd halfway, led 5 out, pressed from 2 out, joined at last, headed and no extra run-in, 2nd of 11, 3 1/2l behind Inch Native (11-0) at Listowel 2m 3f mrs beg chs gf in Jun.
