tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent at 4th, led from 5th, ridden and headed after 2 out, dropped to 3rd and no impression on leaders at last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 5th, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace in 2nd run-in
led and clear, headed 5th, ridden 3 out, weakened, tailed off
in rear, headway 3 out, pushed along in 4th 2 out, soon ridden, went moderate 3rd after last, no extra
rear of mid-division, took keen hold, mistakes at 1st and 3rd, pushed along after 5th, trailing when mistake 3 out and quickly pulled up
in rear, mistake 5th, off pace 3 out, ridden in moderate 7th 2 out, went moderate 5th at last, no extra
held up in 5th, headway into 3rd after 3 out, led travelling well on outer after 2 out, ridden clear run-in, stayed on strongly, easily
tracked leaders, not fluent at 2nd and 4th, ridden in 5th 2 out, weakened
Killeemore Lad was a shock winner at Kilbeggan but had a bit in hand when sent to Hexham though that didn't look a great race. Stablemate Lady Of The Vale ran two very good races after landing a Tipperary maiden, where she had subsequent winner Katherine three lengths behind, and found 2m6f stretching her stamina at Downpatrick. Thunder made all for an impressive victory over a subsequent winner at Tramore though that was over 2m5f and this is a big drop in trip. KATOU's victory over The Folkes Tiara at Tramore sets the standard. Though well beaten behind stablemate Williamstowndancer at Roscommon he pulled much too hard and can get back to winning ways. Flidais won a Kilbeggan maiden in a canter before a poor run on a return visit while neither Calico nor Humanitarian can be ruled out.
Killeemore Lad (IRE) 3-1 (11-8) Chased leader, mistake 3 out, led before last, pressed flat, stayed on well, ridden out, won at Hexham 2m (3) gd in Jun beating Beaumesnil (11-2) by nk, 11 ran.
Lady Of The Vale (IRE) 10-3 (11-7) Chased leader, jumped left, slightly hampered after 1st, 2nd halfway, pushed along and dropped to 3rd before last, 4th soon after, ridden and no impression when dropped to 5th close home, last of 5, 7 3/4l behind Gortmillish (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 6f gd in Jul.
Thunder (IRE) 13-2 (11-12) Tracked leader, kept wide, led after 1st, increased advantage at 2nd, clear after 3rd, over 20 lengths clear after 4th, not fluent at 5th and 3 out, reduced lead 2 out, not fluent last, easily, won at Tramore 2m 6f mdn gd in Jun beating Emily In Paris (11-5) by 11l, 14 ran.
Katherine (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) In touch, 5th after 4th, headway after 2 out, led narrowly last, ridden and kept on best under pressure closing stages, won at Tipperary 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul beating Big Island (11-11) by nk, 16 ran.
Katou (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Led, not fluent at 2nd, a little keen, increased advantage after 4th, clear at 5th where mistake, reduced lead before 6th, headed and lost place before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, 7th of 8, dist behind Williamstowndancer (11-1) at Roscommon 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Flidais (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders in 3rd, off pace in moderate 3rd at halfway, pushed along 4 out, soon ridden and no impression on leaders, remote last at last, 4th of 5, dist behind Space Tourist (11-3) at Kilbeggan 2m 2f gd in Jun.
Calico (FR) 4-1 (11-3) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead from 3 out, ridden and narrowly headed before last where not fluent, kept on run-in without matching winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Charlie Luciano (11-10) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Humanitarian (USA) 7-2 (11-4) Took keen hold, held up towards rear on outside, closed after 3rd, lost 3rd and no impression from 2 out, went 3rd again flat, 3rd of 9, 17l behind Gaius (10-13) at Worcester 2m mdn (4) gd in Jun.
