chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute entering straight, soon led, ridden and headed 2 out, rallied well to press winner run-in and just held, struck on head by rivals whip close home (finished 2nd - placed 1st)
settled behind leaders, pushed along briefly in 9th halfway, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace, fell last
always towards rear, no impression before 3 out, weakened
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight
towards rear, ridden in rear of mid-division after 3 out, no impression
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression in 6th and mistake 2 out, 5th last, kept on one pace
led, disputed briefly 3rd, slight mistake 5th, pressed before straight, ridden and headed entering straight, under pressure in 5th 2 out, no extra
settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, ridden into 5th entering straight, stayed on in 4th 2 out, 3rd last and kept on well run-in, pressed leaders close home
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th before straight, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden before straight, no extra before 2 out
always towards rear, no impression before 3 out, weakened and tailed off
mid-division best, ridden in 12th after 3 out, no impression
chased leaders, disputed briefly 3rd, 2nd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, led briefly entering straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, no extra in 4th last, kept on same pace
always towards rear, no impression before 3 out, weakened
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, 5th 3 out, progress to challenge entering straight, ridden to lead 2 out, strongly pressed run-in, kept on under pressure and all out close home (demoted to 2nd)
always towards rear, no impression before 3 out, weakened and completely tailed off
always towards rear, no impression before 3 out, weakened
mid-division best, slight mistake 3rd, ridden in 11th after 3 out, no impression in 7th before 2 out, kept on one pace
Solar Heat looked a likely future winner when runner-up at KIlbeggan but appeared to have lost her confidence on a return visit after a fall at Ballinrobe. Naturally Blond made a promising start over timber at Tramore though that was over 2m5f and he's since run very poorly in a Kilbeggan bumper. Rock On Bach can go well as he had showed nothing until a close third at Cork then almost made all in a handicap here earlier this month. Russellstown was staying on over 2m2f at Downpatrick on Friday and may need further than this while KIERA ROYALE also ran very well over a longer trip on this track last time. However, the latter travelled well throughout so dropping back shouldn't be a problem and she gets the nod. Little Folke has shown potential in bumpers and she's nicely bred for jumping.
Solar Heat (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2 out, soon no extra, weakened before last, 12th of 14, 26 1/4l behind L'attesa (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Approaching Tide (IRE) 80-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, pushed along and reminder after 7th, soon reminders again, no impression approaching straight, 6th of 9, dist behind Simiel (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Fenno's Storm (IRE) 33-1 (11-3) Mid-division best, mistake 5th, ridden in 10th before straight and no impression, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, dist behind Fire In Soul (11-3) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Feb.
Llancillo Lord (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression over 2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 8, 32l behind Dorans River (12-0) at Listowel 2m 4f hvy in Sep.
Messie (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th at 4th, lost place 6th, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Jennys Day (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hvy in Sep.
Naturally Blond (IRE) 13-8fav (12-0) Led and disputed, ridden in 2nd 4f out, no extra in 3rd 2 1/2f out, weakened 1 1/2f out, 3rd of 6, 35l behind Steel Bob (11-10) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Sep.
Rock On Bach (IRE) 13-2 (10-0) Soon led and clear, some slight mistakes, reminder 4 out, pushed along from next, soon reduced lead, joined into straight, narrowly headed from 2 out, not fluent last, rallied and kept on well run-in, just failed, 2nd of 14, shd behind Native Lass (10-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Russellstown (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Mid-division and 7th after 5 out, not fluent 3 out and soon took closer order in 5th, went 4th after 2 out and ridden after last, kept on into 3rd run-in, not threatening principals, 3rd of 11, 4 1/2l behind Sir Raston (11-8) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn gd in Sep.
Shine In Dubai (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th after 4 out, soon no impression, 6th of 18, 35 1/2l behind Tikkanen Express (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Ballymackrory (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden after 4 out and soon no impression, 12th of 17, 36 1/2l behind See Me Here (11-6) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Evergreen Lane (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 8th of 14, dist behind She's A Star (11-3) at Listowel 2m mdn hvy in Sep.
Field Exhibition (IRE) Great Exhibition M out of Leefield Rose.
Kiera Royale (IRE) 3-1 (10-13) Prominent, a little keen, slight mistakes 2nd and 8th, pushed along to chase winner approaching straight, one pace from before 2 out, 2nd of 11, 6 1/2l behind Whizzzey Rascal (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Lickadoon Lady (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Twrds rr of mid div, 8th 6out, wknd in 10th bef 5out, ko onepcd frm 3out, 6th of 11, 25 1/2l behind Avondhu Pearl (11-10) at Athlacca 3m mdn gd in May.
Little Folke 5-2fav (11-7) Prominent, attempted to get to winner 2f out, soon no impression and one pace, 2nd of 13, 6l behind Dr Mikey (12-0) at Cork 2m gd in Aug.
Mollymill (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, dropped towards rear after 7f, ridden and no impression 4f out, weakened, 7th of 8, dist behind Dorans River (12-0) at Listowel 2m 4f hvy in Sep.
Shantelle (IRE) 66-1 (10-11) In rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and detached 8th, soon no extra, last of 9, dist behind Simiel (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in Sep.
Sweet Shirleen (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) Mid-division and 7th halfway, improved into 3rd 5f out, ridden over 3f out and no impression 6th from 1f out, 6th of 11, 23l behind Miracle Way (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Aug.