chased clear leader in 2nd and clear of remainder, closer approaching straight, led 2f out, soon asserted and kept on well, very easily
chased clear leader, 5th halfway, no impression early straight, moderate 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased clear leader, 3rd halfway, closer approaching straight, no impression under pressure in 4th 2f out, no extra
chased clear leader, 6th halfway, closer and headway into 3rd entering straight, went 2nd over 1f out but no chance with easy winner, kept on one pace
unruly at start, towards rear, some headway approaching straight, moderate 6th over 1f out, no extra
never a factor, moderate 7th halfway, kept on one pace in straight
chased clear leader, 4th halfway, ridden over 4f out, weakened approaching straight
towards rear, some headway approaching straight, moderate 7th over 1f out, kept on one pace
led and soon clear, reduced advantage approaching straight, headed under pressure 2f out, soon no extra, kept on one pace
An intriguing contest in which classy bumpers Bullock Harbour and DONATIS COMET look certain to be in the shake-up. The former hasn't been seen since May when he won a maiden hurdle in fine style but it's Patrick Martin's charge who gets the vote as he completed a hat-trick in bumpers before an excellent second to subsequent winner Regresa A Mi over a trip too short at Sligo. Priors Gold has won a couple of times over hurdles and run well enough on the Flat to go well but Gonebeyondrecall, though successful twice in bumpers, is better over fences these days and unlikely to have the pace for this.
Bullock Harbour (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 4 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on well, won at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in May beating Seader (11-12) by 2 1/2l, 25 ran.
Donatis Comet (IRE) 2-1fav (9-7) Dwelt and towards rear, headway into 4th 3f out, ridden to challenge entering straight, close 3rd 1f out, kept on under pressure, 2nd close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Regresa A Mi (8-12) at Sligo 1m 4f Apprentice Maiden Stakes (4yo+) gd.
Gonebeyondrecall (IRE) 7-2 (9-3) Settled 2nd, 3rd 5f out, weakened early straight, 6th of 11, 37l behind Rinroe (9-3) at Curragh 2m stks sft in Apr '08.
Priors Gold 8-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, 7th over 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 6th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Much Acclaimed (9-4) at Galway 1m 4f hcp 55-80 gd in Jul.
Soldier Bay 16-1 (11-13) Chased leaders, 8th approaching 2 out, soon weakened, 13th of 18, 40l behind Rainforest Magic (11-10) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 gd in Jul.
Tribes And Banner (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th 2f out, soon no extra, kept on one paced final furlong, 3rd of 10, 9l behind Munich (12-0) at Laytown 7f cnd stks (4yo+) in Sep '08.
Ocean Bright (USA) 15-2 (8-10) Held up mid-division on outer, soon in touch, every chance over 2f out, one pace, 4th of 12, 8l behind Petella (8-6) at Carlisle 2m 1f mdn hcp 0-65 (6) gf in Jul '10.
Maddoxtown (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened to rear halfway, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Charger (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-102 gf, 12 ran.
Silver Reef (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 15l behind Earls Quarter (11-12) at Sligo 2m mdn hdl gd.
Teak (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Always prominent led, headed before halfway, disputed entering straight, kept on under pressure, headed 1f out, no extra final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Newmarket Story (9-10) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
