tracked leaders, mid-division halfway, dropped towards rear 4 out, ridden after 2 out and some headway into moderate 6th at last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, pushed along after 6th, no impression in rear before 3 out, soon no extra, behind and pulled up after 2 out
towards rear, pushed along and some headway after 2 out, moderate 5th at last, no impression run-in, no extra
towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, some headway when not fluent next, ridden in 4th and no impression approaching last, no extra run-in
rear of mid-division, some headway on outer 3 out and went 2nd after next, pushed along and no impression on winner approaching last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, 4th 3 out, pushed along and no impression after next, no extra approaching last
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, soon weakened, completely tailed off
mid-division on outer, 5th halfway, closer 4 out and went 2nd next, led after 2 out, pushed along and asserted approaching last, kept on well run-in
tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, mistakes 4 out and 3 out, 3rd and pushed along after 2 out, no impression when not fluent last, no extra run-in
mid-division on inner, 6th 3 out, pushed along and lost place next, soon no extra
rear of mid-division, fell 5th
disputed lead, led before 3rd, pushed along and headed before 3 out, soon ridden and dropped towards rear 2 out, weakened, pulled up before last
prominent and disputed lead, headed before 3rd, 2nd halfway, led before 3 out, slight mistake 2 out and soon headed, no extra approaching last, weakened
Hello Pilgrim has been raised 8lb for scoring over 2m6f at Limerick but her amateur rider claims most of that back so she should make a bold bid. Sizing Malbay is the only course and distance winner in the line-up and struck top form around this time a year ago while winning bumper Silk Worm was making her handicap debut when third at Downpatrick in March and should get competitive. Birdie Blitz took advantage of very testing ground to score at Fairyhouse in February but this can go to MARY OF DE SORROWS (NAP). Gavin Cromwell's mare gave notice of better to come at Tipperary last month and looked the likely winner over this trip at Downpatrick last week until outstayed by James Boru, who was receiving 14lb.
Hello Pilgrim (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Held up, progress into 9th after 3 out, improved to dispute entering straight, ridden into narrow lead after 2 out, kept on well under pressure from last, won at Limerick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jun beating Henry Sellers (11-10) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Ballydunblaze (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Held up, rear of mid-division, no impression before 6 out, weakened and tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind La Sorelita (11-8) at Killarney 2m 5f gd in Jul.
Tina Marie (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Waited with, a little keen, soon mid-division, no impression when not fluent 2 out, one pace, 8th of 14, 37 1/2l behind Bonarc (11-1) at Roscommon 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Treasure Mountain (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) In rear, pushed along from 5th, never a factor, last of 8, dist behind The Very Man (11-8) at Roscommon 1m 7f gd in Jul.
Birdie Blitz (IRE) 10-3fav (11-3) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway to dispute lead after 3 out, slight mistake next, 2nd and ridden approaching last, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp hvy in Feb beating Hell On Earth (11-5) by nk, 21 ran.
Silver Planeur (FR) 11-2 (11-5) Chased leaders early, mid-division from 5th, ridden towards rear after 7th, pulled up before 5 out, at Listowel 3m hcp Yielding in Sep.
Sizing Malbay (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, pushed along approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from after 3 out, 5th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Bread And Butter (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Gotthenod (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, mistake 3rd, mistake again at 7th and dropped to rear, pulled up before next, at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Sep.
Kilganer Queen (IRE) 66-1 (11-11) Mid-division, progress into 5th after 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 12 3/4l behind Bread And Butter (11-8) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Silk Worm (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, went 2nd and ridden 2 out, no impression on winner at last, dropped to 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 11 3/4l behind Benefit North (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Mary Of De Sorrows (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, 5th halfway, progress to 2nd 2 out, pushed along to challenge before last and led early run-in, soon strongly pressed and headed 150 yards out, no extra under pressure and just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 11, 4l behind James Boru (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
China Princess (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Waited with towards rear, pushed along after 6th, slight mistake 3 out, soon one pace and not fluent last, 8th of 13, 21 3/4l behind Upgraded (11-10) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Doonbeg Glory (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 7th and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 23 1/2l behind Etincelle Lioterie (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn gd in Jul.
Esthers Marvel (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 26 1/2l behind Scaglietti (11-7) at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Cornhill Lass (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 11th of 15, dist behind Dame De Ruban (11-9) at Limerick 2m 6f mdn gd in Jun.
Geoffrey's Girl (FR) 33-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Laureate (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp gd in Jun.
