mid-division, slightly hampered at 3rd, 6th after 6th, closed after 8th, improved to lead before 2 out, strongly pressed at last, ridden after last, headed and weakened final 100 yards
rear of mid-division, dropped to rear and pushed along before 7th, ridden after 8th, weakened 2 out
towards rear, 11th after 6th, progress after 8th, no impression on leaders before last where slightly hampered, soon ridden in 5th, no extra final furlong
towards rear, 10th after 6th, dropped to rear and pulled up before 8th
rear, 9th after 6th, headway after 8th, travelled well and closed on outer 2 out, strongly challenged leader at last, ridden over 1f out, progress to lead final 100 yards, headed closing stages
in touch, hampered at 3rd, 7th after 6th, weakened before 2 out
rear of mid-division, 5th on inner after 6th, under pressure and lost place after 2 out, weakened
ran freely towards rear early, progress after 3rd, 8th after 6th, dropped to rear after 8th, under pressure before 2 out, soon weakened
in touch, 3rd after 6th, 4th after 8th, pushed along in 3rd before last, came wide entering straight, ran on well to lead closing stages
tracked leader, 2nd after 6th, 3rd after 8th, lost place before 2 out, slightly hampered at last, ridden in 4th 1f out, one paced
led, mistake at 1st and headed, soon tracked leader, mistake and unseated rider at 3rd
prominent, led after 1st, headed after 2nd, lost place before 3rd,4th after 6th, pushed along before last where fell
chased leader, led after 2nd and soon increased advantage, jumped left at 3rd, reduced advantage after 5th, headed before 2 out, lost place and weakened after 2 out
Balinaboola Steel has a 5lb penalty for getting off the mark at the 23rd attempt at Wexford last week and was engaged in the 3.30 at Downpatrick yesterday. Denis Hogan has two entries and Oliver Hardy, twice a winner on the Flat for Paul Cole, may be suited by stepping up markedly in trip. Moyode Lady was beaten a long way into second at Limerick while the mare Ainmisfearr was gaining her first place in eleven starts at Bellewstown. The latter was returning from a long break and can get involved though this can be fought out by My Lovely Boy and WINSOR VIXEN, 1-2 over 2m4f at Cork last month. The runner-up was having only her second start for new connections and can reverse the form on more favourable terms.
Balinaboola Steel (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, closer in 3rd 4 out, headway to lead before 2 out, pushed along and 2 lengths clear last, kept on well run-in, won at Wexford 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Arthur's Baby (11-10) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Four Country Roads (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, dropped to 10th after 4 out, under pressure and weakened before 2 out, last of 13, dist behind Basil's Boy (11-8) at Tramore 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
I'm Serious (IRE) 16-1 (12-1) Chased leaders early, mid-division from 5th, ridden and no impression 3 out, under pressure in moderate 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 35 1/4l behind Shopping Around (12-5) at Clonmel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Mar.
My Lovely Boy 6-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 6th after 6th, 4th approaching straight and pushed along, headway and effort from 3 out, led approaching last, stayed on best run-in, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Winsor Vixen (11-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Moyode Lady (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Waited with, went distant 2nd straight, slight mistake 2 out, one pace, 2nd of 14, dist behind Gunfire Reef (11-11) at Limerick 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Oliver Hardy 7-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and lost place 2 out, 6th and checked approaching last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, 5th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Our Nancy (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Ainmisfearr (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, moderate 3rd next, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 13 1/2l behind Important Message (11-10) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Maighnealta (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) In rear, mistake 2nd, bad mistake and unseated rider at 5th, at Naas 2m hcp Yielding in Dec.
Winsor Vixen (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd after 6th, led from 4 out, headed approaching last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind My Lovely Boy (11-3) at Cork 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Aunt Eileen (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) In rear, off pace and mistake at 7th, ridden in moderate 5th after 4 out, no impression on leaders from 3 out, 4th of 8, dist behind Western Victory (11-9) at Roscommon 2m 5f Yielding in Aug.
Baltygirl (IRE) 28-1 (10-11) Led, joined at 7th, regained lead 4 out, ridden after 3 out, headed 2 out, soon weakened quickly, pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Spittal Field (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Mid-division, slight mistake 7th, ridden 10th, weakened, 9th of 12, 37 1/2l behind Se Mo Laoch (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 7f hcp hvy in Dec.
Attalco (FR) 125-1 (8-13) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and lost place over 2f out, no extra, 12th of 14, 32 1/4l behind Eight And Bob (9-11) at Galway 1m 6f hcp sft in Aug.
Helly Hansum (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid-division early, 6th after 8th, pushed along briefly approaching next, soon no impression, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Forever Smiling (IRE) 33-1 (10-3) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight, no extra before 2 out, 10th of 12, dist behind Ellipsism (10-11) at Clonmel 3m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Knock Na Rea (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Waited with towards rear, 11th from 9th, no impression from 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening, 5th of 14, dist behind Currig's Girl (10-13) at Limerick 3m hcp Soft - Heavy in Jan.
Le Hachette (IRE) 15-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, reminders and ridden along from early, close 3rd entering straight, no impression on leaders in 3rd 3 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 37l behind Western Victory (11-9) at Roscommon 2m 5f Yielding in Aug.
