chased leader in 2nd early, led after 2f, ridden 2f out, joined 1f out, headed and no extra close home
rear of mid-division, headway into 6th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, headway into 5th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
mid-division, dropped to 9th 3f out, soon ridden, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
slowly into stride, in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders in 5th, ridden in 5th 2f out, kept on one pace
led early, headed after 2f, 3rd at halfway, ridden 4f out, weakened
led early, headed after 2f, 3rd at halfway, ridden 4f out, weakened
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 2nd after 5f, ridden in 2nd 2f out, disputed lead 1f out, stayed on well to lead close home
BALLINLOUGH GALE keeps finding one too good but could just have a little bit too much pace on this ground against some decent jumpers. Chief amongst the latter group is Jungle Junction, who won twice over fences in the spring and has some smart bumper form. Hes A Hardy Bloke has won a bumper and scored twice over hurdles since October though wouldn't want the going any quicker but the ground won't be a problem for St Clerans, still a maiden after 13 starts but a good fourth in a Limerick handicap last time. Kihavah didn't appear to enjoy front-running at Sligo after a promising debut at Down Royal.
Ballinlough Gale (IRE) 13-8fav (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd early, led after 4f, ridden 2f out, strongly pressed 1f out, joined inside final furlong, headed and no extra last strides, 2nd of 10, hd behind Florence Camille (9-4) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn gd in Jun.
Golden Twilight (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, ran freely, pushed along in 4th entering straight, ridden and no impression in 6th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 16 3/4l behind Carrarea (12-0) at Roscommon 1m 7f gd in Jun.
Hes A Hardy Bloke (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Mid-division on inner, 7th 3 out, pushed along and slight mistake next, soon no extra, 14th of 22, 31 3/4l behind Drop The Anchor (10-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Jungle Junction (IRE) 6-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, pushed along and lost position 7th, soon under pressure, no impression and badly impeded 4 out, weakened and pulled up 2 out, at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Kihavah 10-3 (9-9) Led, headed after 3f and 2nd halfway, travelled well 3f out, pushed along and disputed lead briefly entering straight, dropped to 3rd 1f out, ridden and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 5 3/4l behind Lord Park (9-9) at Sligo 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
King Of Cashel (IRE) 25-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th over 2f out, kept on one paced in moderate 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 8 1/4l behind Florence Camille (9-4) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn gd in Jun.
Knight Of Malta (USA) 5-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, slightly slow 2nd, one pace 2 out, 7th of 14, 30l behind Red Ball Of Fire (10-11) at Sligo 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Le Boulevardier 200-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 3f out, never a factor, 10th of 11, 21 3/4l behind Monas Melody (11-9) at Killarney 1m 6f mdn gd in Jul.
Bridge Native (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Mid-division on inner, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden in 4th before next, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 26 3/4l behind Winner Takes Itall (10-3) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
St Clerans (IRE) 22-1 (9-7) Prominent and led after 2f, pushed along early straight and headed 1 1/2f out, ridden and soon dropped to 4th, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 7 1/2l behind National Ballet (8-12) at Limerick 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
