waited with, soon rear of mid-division, headway but no impression from over 3f out, kept on same pace without threatening
waited with, soon rear of mid-division on outer, headway but no impression from over 3f out, kept on same pace without threatening
chased leaders, a little keen, no impression from over 3f out
waited with, soon rear of mid-division, some headway and kept on same pace from over 3f out
waited with, soon mid-division, pushed along to chase leaders from over 3f out, moderate 2nd over 1f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, stumbled after halfway, one pace from over 3f out
waited with, soon in rear, never a factor, tailed off
waited with towards rear, pushed along briefly under 6f out, soon headway, kept on same pace without threatening from over 3f out
disputed lead early, prominent, led approaching halfway, went on with eventual 3rd from over 3f out, asserted from under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
prominent, led soon after 1f, headed approaching halfway, weakened quickly 6f out, pulled up straight
tracked leaders, pushed along over 3f out, soon weakened
waited with towards rear, a little keen, headway but no impression from over 3f out, kept on same pace without threatening
disputed lead early, tracked leaders, went on with eventual winner from over 3f out, no impression from under 2f out, dropped to 3rd and no extra from over 1f out, one pace
mid-division, pushed along briefly before halfway, under pressure over 5f out, soon no impression and weakened, tailed off
Jawbox is likely to be a warm order here, as he was for his debut at Limerick where he was worn down in the closing stages after looking certain to prevail. He's bred for the Flat so wouldn't want any more rain and there may be better value in HAND IN MY POCKET. Runner-up to a subsequent easy bumper winner and close third in the championship bumper at Cheltenham, she then attempted to make all at Musselburgh but was caught by Kearney Hill, who carried a penalty to victory at Doncaster next time. In receipt of 8lb she's taken to upset the likely market leader. Derek O'Connor's presence on Laureldean Cross, who has a pedigree for the Flat, suggests the son of Cape Cross won't go unbacked while anything Charles Byrnes runs in bumpers is worth noting and For Frank is the first foal of a dual bumper winner.
Fest Deiz (FR) 5-1 (11-6) Held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, under pressure 2f out, kept on same pace into 3rd inside final furlong, no impression on leaders, 3rd of 6, 11l behind Sneaky Getaway (12-0) at Limerick 2m gd in May.
Master Charphen (IRE) 66-1 (12-2) Mid-division, headway approaching straight and tracked leaders on outer over 2f out, soon pushed along and no impression 1 1/2f out, ridden and kept on one pace final furlong, 6th of 15, 16 1/4l behind Hallowed Star (12-2) at Tipperary 2m Good - Yielding in Jun.
Thomas Labeille (IRE) Dylan Thomas gelding out of Labeille.
Wilcos Storm (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Raced in 6th from early, some slight mistakes, not go with leaders from 5 out, soon no extra, 9th of 13, dist behind Our Friend (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn hvy in Oct.
Jawbox (IRE) 11-10fav (11-9) Mid-division, progress into 4th 3f out, led on inner 2 1/2f out, ridden to assert under 2f out, pressed inside final furlong, headed inside final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Train Hill (11-9) at Limerick 2m gd in Jun.
Laureldean Cross (IRE) Cape Cross gelding out of Laureldean Spirit.
A Chuisle Mo Chroi (IRE) Masterofthehorse M out of Truckers Princess.
For Frank (IRE) Robin Des Champs M out of Supreme Bailerina.
Hand In My Pocket (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Led, ridden over 1f out, headed towards finish, 2nd of 7, hd behind Kearney Hill (11-3) at Musselburgh 2m (4) sft in Feb.
Huntinghighandlow (IRE) Windsor Knot M out of Winding Ways.
Onesenough (IRE) Jeremy M out of Blue Phase.
Reverse Polarity (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division and 17th early, slight mistakes 1st and 3rd, mistake and unseated rider 6th, at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Two Shoe Tom (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, soon 5th, pushed along approaching straight, effort 2f out, soon one pace, 4th of 11, 17 1/4l behind Run For Oscar (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Mar.
Valmiera (IRE) Arcadio M out of Nice Resemblance.
Stormy Watar (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, keen hold, led after 3f, headed after 7f, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened over 6f out, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Tactical Move (12-0) at Clonmel 2m Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Game Bird (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Towards rear, ridden and weakened 6f out, completely tailed off, 9th of 10, dist behind Dreamingandhoping (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Soft - Heavy in Jan.
