chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, led over 1 1/2f out, headed 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, kept on same pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 5th 1 1/2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
slowly into stride, towards rear, late headway in 8th 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened over 2f out
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden into 8th 2f out, no impression and kept on one pace
soon led, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed over 1 1/2f out, no extra
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden over 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, weakened 3f out, tailed off
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
held up towards rear, headway in 9th 3f out, 5th 2f out, 2nd 1 1/2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, kept on strongly final furlong, comfortably
JEANGEORGES gets the call in the penultimate race ahead of Thistimesforgood and Diamond Fire. Fran Berry is an interesting jockey booking for the Paul Flynn yard. The horse made a hugely encouraging debut 17 days ago after an absence. The son of Noverre was a little unlucky that day when he was short of room when just starting to get into top gear. He has raced from higher marks in the past so his return to form off a career low mark is very appealing. Thistimesforgood won his last start when just getting up close home. He finished in front of the selection that day but is now worse in at the weights. Diamond Fire has an absence to overcome but ran well fresh last year. The promising Chris Hayes is an interesting jockey booking from a good draw. Option Be has been punted on more than once in his career so another market check is advised. Lough Ferrib and Sean Og Coulston are others to keep on your side.
Solent Ridge (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Prominent on far side, kept on same pace under pressure from over 1f out, 5th of 29, 3 1/2l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf.
The Gnathologist (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden straight, no extra from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 4l behind Lord Kenmare (9-9) at Dundalk 1m app hcp 50-80 pol in Nov.
Diamond Fire (IRE) 5-1 (8-11) Soon chased leaders, closed travelling well over 2f out, slightly hampered over 1f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Fandango Boy (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Lough Ferrib (IRE) 10-3fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, moderate 3rd 6f out, went moderate 2nd 5f out, ridden and failed to close on clear leader from 4f out, kept on without threatening winner from 1 1/2f out, 2nd of 11, 10l behind Regal Obligation (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 2f am hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
Thistimesforgood (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Always prominent, led over 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well, all out, won at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 gd beating Born To Excel (9-4) by shd, 14 ran.
Blue Law (IRE) 15-2 (9-4) Held up, no impression straight, 10th of 13, 16l behind Tsar Paul (9-10) at Dundalk 6f hcp 47-60 pol.
Option Be (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Prominent, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 2l behind One Of Three (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Apr.
San Diego Prince 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, weakened entering final furlong, 10th of 14, 9l behind Lost In Paris (9-2) at Ayr 5f hcp 0-58 (6) gf in Oct.
Baltray King (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 7th approaching halfway, ridden and weakened early straight, 12th of 14, 12l behind Desert Al (9-4) at Dundalk 5f app hcp 47-60 pol.
Its A Ruby (IRE) 20-1 (8-11) Never a factor, last of 17, 30l behind Connyella (8-11) at Gowran Park 1m 1f app hcp 47-60 gf.
Jeangeorges (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Soon tracked leaders, short of room 3f out, ridden into moderate 3rd 1f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Thistimesforgood (9-3) at Killarney 1m hcp 47-60 gd.
Meabhs Star (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Led, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 14, 14l behind Young Lochinvar (9-6) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-65 sft in Jul.
Nanny Doe (IRE) 100-1 (8-12) Took keen hold, soon chased leaders, weakened 3f out, 8th of 9, 26l behind Watch Amigo (9-3) at Wolverhampton 7f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
Sean Og Coulston (IRE) 3-1fav (9-1) Slowly into stride and held up towards rear, headway into 7th under 1f out, ran on well, never nearer, 4th of 14, 4 1/2l behind Desert Al (9-4) at Dundalk 5f app hcp 47-60 pol.
Desert Ben (IRE) 25-1 (8-3) Mid-division, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 17th of 29, 9l behind Lough Mist (9-9) at Curragh 6f hcp 50-80 gf.
Lovestoned (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Towards rear, some headway on outer 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, 10th of 13, 8l behind Boynagh Joy (9-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Morethanafeeling (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, 8th of 18, 4 1/2l behind One Of Three (8-12) at Cork 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Apr.
