made all, clear 3 out, soon ridden, pressed after 2 out, stayed on well from last
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden entering straight, dropped to moderate 3rd after 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one paced in 3rd
held up, reminders 7th, no impression from 4 out
always behind, weakened from 7th, pulled up after next
tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake and ridden 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, ridden to go moderate 2nd after 3 out, pressed winner briefly after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
It's a tough task for a four-year-old to win this far over jumps this early in his career so ROAD TRAIN BOB is given a chance to turn the tables on Bootlegger and fend off Iron Duke. Iron Duke is certainly best in at the weights but the trip is a concern for the young horse. However, Road Train Bob is sure to appreciate the extra yardage and can hopefully turn around a 12 length deficient with Bootlegger on six pounds better terms. The Mullins horse is not certain to excel over this trip but Liz Doyle's son of Presenting is. Doyle has had her yard in great nick all year and can hopefully send in another winner here at Cork.
Bootlegger (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Led, headed after mistake 3rd, regained lead from 5th, increased advantage approaching 2 out, kept on well from before last, won at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl (6yo+) gf beating Persian Gayle (11-12) by 6l, 23 ran.
Ben Of Fore (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, closer in 5th after 4 out, soon 4th, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before 2 out, 7th of 10, 20l behind Dreadnot (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m hdl gf.
Frankford (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Towards rear for most, some late headway from 2 out, never a danger, 9th of 15, 25l behind Lucy Stone (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Medellin (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, 12th of 16, 25l behind Headford Flyer (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl (6yo+) gd.
Mighty John McGee (IRE) 13-2 (10-7) Chased leader, closed from 4 out, ridden to challenge and on terms before straight, soon headed and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 10, 5l behind Dreadnot (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m hdl gf.
Iron Duke 16-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway in 6th before 2 out, close up 4th and challenged 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, kept on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf in Apr beating Frosted Grape (10-11) by 1 1/2l, 13 ran.
Paddy Curry (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Led, headed before 3 out, soon dropped to 4th and no impression, 4th of 12, 23l behind The Fonze (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf.
Road Train Bob (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, 6th and no impression from 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 23, 12l behind Bootlegger (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl (6yo+) gf.
Will She Be Sober (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, kept on same pace from 4f out, 10th of 18, 20l behind Nodouraboura (12-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat gf.
