chased leaders in 3rd, ridden into 2nd 2 out, no impression leader, kept on same pace, no extra in 3rd run-in
held up in 5th, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
made all, asserted 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in
towards rear, trailing 3rd, tailed off from before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
chased leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra before 2 out, soon kept on one pace in 4th
settled 4th, mistake and rider lost iron briefly 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, kept on to 2nd and swished tail run-in, no impression winner
BURMA ROCK has been progressing with each run and could hardly have been more impressive at Kilbeggan last week. This is tougher but it will take a big effort to lower his colours. Tribes And Banner hasn't had much racing since landing a novice chase last June but looks a nice prospect and had a run on the Flat last week while Nodelay gained reward for her consistency with a victory on fast ground at Downpatrick. Boynagh Joy is the interesting one here as she is very useful on the Flat and rated 100. If taking to hurdling there is every chance she will become a very smart performer.
Burma Rock (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Soon chased leaders and keen hold, closed up after 4th, on terms 4 out, travelling best and went on from next, stayed on well, easily, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl beating In A Nutshell (11-2) by 10l, 12 ran.
Tribes And Banner (IRE) 9-1 (10-13) Towards rear, closer in 4th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 4th of 7, 12l behind The Fonze (11-2) at Tipperary 2m 1f chs gd in Jun.
Nodelay (IRE) 15-8fav (10-13) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead 4th, ridden and challenged before 2 out, kept on well from before last, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl gf beating Derg Princess (10-13) by 2l, 10 ran.
American Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, moderate 7th from 6f out, soon no impression, 10th of 13, well behind Passage Vendome (12-0) at Tramore 2m N H flat gf.
Blue Ridge Lane (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Led, headed 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 11, 31l behind Khayar (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 5yo mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Boynagh Joy (IRE) 25-1 (9-11) Settled in mid-division, 8th 3f out, headway to go 2nd 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 17, 1 3/4l behind Moran Gra (9-4) at Curragh 1m hcp gd in Jun (flat).
