led, ridden and headed before 3 out, weakened
always behind, never a factor
tracked leaders in 3rd, went 2nd 3 out, ridden in close 2nd next, close 2nd when mistake at last, no extra in 2nd run-in
tracked leader in 2nd, led before 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed before 2 out, narrow lead at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division when mistake and unseated rider at 1st
rear of mid-division, headway into 4th and ridden 3 out, 3rd and hung left 2 out, went left after last and continued to hang, kept on same pace inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, dropped to rear and under pressure 3rd, soon trailing, pulled up before 7th
rear of mid-division, ridden in 6th before 3 out, moderate 4th next, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 7th before 3 out, no impression
tracked leaders, ran around approaching 1st and slow jump, took keen hold on inner, ridden in 3rd before 3 out, no impression from 2 out
From a yard in top form, Pale Blue Dot can be expected to go well having bounced back to form after a lean spell with a very good run over 2m7f at Ballinrobe where he was up with the pace throughout. JUMPING SUSIE was impeded and fell at the first in that contest having earlier finished a fine second at Kilbeggan. A four-year-old filly, she can make her allowances count here. Ocean Of Mercy was placed in bumpers at Navan and Cheltenham, the latter a very strong affair, before finding Grade 1 company way beyond him on the latter course and at Punchestown. He's interesting on his hurdling debut.
The Hogan Stand (FR) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, not fluent 4th, 10th halfway, lost place before 4 out, soon ridden and no impression, 12th of 16, dist behind Ladiam (10-11) at Sligo 2m 5f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Battling Warrior (IRE) 150-1 (11-6) Mid-division, disputed 6th after 4th, no extra and mistake 3 out, weakened, 11th of 15, dist behind Bal De Rio (12-0) at Thurles 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Ocean Of Mercy (IRE) 150-1 (12-0) Always behind, trailing 5f out, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Facile Vega (12-0) at Punchestown 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Pale Blue Dot (FR) 5-1 (11-10) Prominent when awkward 1st, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, dropped to 4th 4 out, 2nd and pushed along after 2 out, pecked last, 3rd and ridden entering straight, no impression final 150 yards, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 3l behind Vinnie Is Busy (11-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Winning Rascal 25-1 (11-11) Disputed, led after 1st, pressed at times early, headed before 3 out, soon ridden and weakened, completely tailed off, 10th of 14, dist behind The Holmeister (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Ferdinand Star 50-1 (11-7) Prominent, ridden and dropped to 6th 3f out, no impression, 6th of 11, 20 1/4l behind Country Queen (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f stks gd in Jul.
Sycamore Grey (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slightly hampered 1st, 3rd halfway, pushed along before 2 out, soon ridden and lost place, moderate 5th approaching last, weakened, 6th of 8, dist behind Vinnie Is Busy (11-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Doyen's Diva (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Soon disputed lead, headed from 3rd, 3rd after 5th, pushed along after 3 out, soon lost position and no extra from before straight, 11th of 14, 28 1/2l behind Aprils Joy (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn gd in Jun.
Gaudriole (FR) 50-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, dropped to rear over 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 25l behind Cash The Cheque (11-8) at Sligo 2m 2f gd in Aug.
Jumping Susie (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, fell 1st, at Ballinrobe 2m 7f mdn gd in Aug.
Crossgaleschicflic (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 6th 3 out, soon pushed along weakened before 2 out, no extra, last of 12, 32 1/4l behind Diamondinthemud (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
