slowly into stride, towards rear for most, never a factor
soon raced in 5th, pushed along 2 1/2f out, no impression from over 1f out
soon raced in 8th, pushed along and went 4th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
soon raced in 6th, not much room 2f out, soon no impression
held up, soon raced in 11th, headway from 2f out, kept on well on outer without threatening winner final furlong, just failed for 2nd
slowly into stride, soon raced in 9th, pushed along under 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out
soon raced in 10th, pushed along 2 1/2f out to close, swiched right 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
soon raced in 4th, on terms under 3f out, led over 2f out, pressed over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
a little keen, soon raced in 2nd, on terms 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon no impression
pushed along to soon lead, pushed along again over 3f out, soon joined and headed, weakened and eased 1 1/2f out
slowly into stride, soon raced in 7th, pushed along on outer before halfway, challenged from 3f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
slowly into stride, towards rear, under pressure over 3f out, soon no impression, no extra and eased inside final furlong
led early, soon raced in 3rd, challenged from over 1f out, one pace final furlong and just held on for 2nd
Jembatt, a winner at Down Royal a couple of weeks ago, looked to have a fair chance in the 6.50 here last night and it will be interesting to see if he runs again. Cheers Buddy won the race a year ago from 4lb higher and he's raced almost exclusively on the all-weather subsequently so don't be surprised by another good run. BUSY BUSH was receiving 3lb when beating Killarney winner Lightening Stricks a length at Listowel and there's little between them on the revised terms, though the former finished further in front when they were unplaced at Cork so is handed the vote. Our Man Phil is still a maiden and Takeachanceonme looks held by the selection.
Straight Arrow 3-1jfav (8-13) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, went 2nd 3f out until inside final furlong, no extra towards finish, 6th of 8, 4 1/2l behind Merritt Island (9-7) at Nottingham 1m hcp (5) gf in Aug.
Fairy Foxglove (IRE) 13-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, short of room briefly under 2f out, soon no impression, 15th of 19, 9 1/2l behind Future Icon (8-13) at Naas 6f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Lady Ranger (IRE) 11-1 (9-11) Held up in rear, 13th halfway, some progress on inner and pushed along in 8th 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Enough Is Enough (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Cheers Buddy (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 9th on inner halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Manorov (9-10) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Dec.
Takeachanceonme (IRE) 16-1 (9-7) Settled 6th, 5th 3f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, lost 4th on line, 5th of 15, 3 3/4l behind Sister Slew (9-10) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Yes I Am (IRE) 5-1fav (9-10) Chased leaders, checked after 1f, soon mid-division, ridden entering straight, weakened, eased final furlong, 14th of 16, 20 1/2l behind Badger Daly (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Seeking Truth (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Raced in rear, pushed along and some progress on inner over 2f out, short of room over 1f out and switched left, kept on well into never nearer 5th inside final furlong, 5th of 17, 4l behind Full Shilling (8-8) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Jembatt (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, pushed along on outer 2f out, challenged from over 1f out, soon on terms and led, stayed on well to assert inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Jun beating Norville (9-2) by 2l, 12 ran.
Busy Bush (IRE) 9-2fav (9-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden over 2f out and no impression on winner in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Prince Jock (8-8) at Cork 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Shirley (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2f out, soon no extra, eased final furlong, tailed off, 13th of 15, dist behind Best Not Argue (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Invincible Missile (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Rear, driven in 15th 3f out, detached entering straight, no extra, never a factor, last of 15, 25 1/4l behind Sister Slew (9-10) at Roscommon 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Our Man Phil (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Slowly into stride and in rear, pushed along and edged right on outer 2f out, moderate 8th 1f out, improved to dispute 2nd inside final furlong, no extra in 3rd close home, 3rd of 14, 4 3/4l behind Tribal Path (9-2) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Jan.
Rigid Rock (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th entering straight, weakened, 12th of 16, 14l behind Badger Daly (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Ask Dad 20-1 (9-7) Upset in stalls, chased leaders on far side, ridden and 6th in that group 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, 14th of 22, 8 1/4l behind Little Sweetheart (9-6) at Navan 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Lightening Stricks (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Soon led, headed after 2f, led again approaching straight, ridden and headed 2f out, soon no impression on winner, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 11 1/2l behind Prince Jock (8-8) at Cork 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
