held up in rear, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression in 6th after 2 out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, no impression in 3rd last, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 4th 2 out, kept on to press winner run-in, held
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra after 2 out, weakened and pulled up before last
led, ridden and headed before last, no extra
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead before last, kept on well when pressed run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, no impression in 5th after 2 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden in 7th 2 out, no extra and weakened, pulled up before last
Monterrey, who beat Zarkandar on the Flat in France in 2010, ran well on only his second start for Shark Hanlon at Bellewstown earlier this month. Rodriguez is definitely improving and wasn't far behind Our Nana Rose at Sligo last week but it's about time TEPALO was winning and he's been presented with another good opportunity after a close second to Medicinal Compound at Roscommon. Mic Milano couldn't quite cope with Miradane here last month but that was another improved performance and he'll ensure the selection has a tough time. Knockeenonthedoor was only caught close home on fast ground at Tramore and if the going remains quick he's likely to take some catching.
Invincible Soul (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Waited with well off pace towards rear, good headway into 3rd 1f out, ridden to chase winner and kept on without getting there final furlong, 2nd of 14, 1l behind He's Got Rhythm (9-4) at Dundalk 7f clm stks pol (flat).
Monterrey (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway into 9th 3 out, ridden into moderate 7th 2 out, kept on same pace from last, 5th of 14, 13l behind Thomas Edison (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 5yo mdn hdl sft.
Tepalo (FR) Evensfav (11-12) Soon chased leaders, well off pace, tended to jump left like some of his rivals, not fluent 5th, pushed along after 4 out, moderate 6th approaching straight, progress under pressure into 2nd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 2l behind Medicinal Compound (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl sft.
Killonan King (IRE) Wizard King gelding out of Nimosflyer.
Knockeenonthedoor (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Attempted to make all, appeared to be in charge from 2 out, reduced lead from last and caught close home, 2nd of 9, 1 1/4l behind Cnoc Na Sioga (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Mic Milano (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, closer in 5th 4 out, went moderate 2nd next, ridden to close approaching last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 15, 5l behind Miradane (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl sft in Jun.
Ned The Vet (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, weakened before 4 out, 12th of 14, well behind Thomas Edison (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 5yo mdn hdl sft.
Porlock Bay (IRE) Dr Massini gelding out of Fortlawn Bay.
Gold Tantrum (IRE) 66-1 (10-4) Not fluent jumping early, never better than well off pace in mid-division, 12th of 18, 42l behind Medicinal Compound (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl sft.
Rodriguez (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 16, 2 1/4l behind Our Nana Rose (11-4) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
Return Spring (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4f out, 9th of 11, 22l behind Gold Bullet (11-7) at Clonmel 2m N H flat sft in Jun.
Startle 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, moderate 10th 4 out, soon no danger, tailed off, 13th of 16, well behind Sizing Italy (11-4) at Sligo 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
