pushed along to be soon prominent, on terms from before 7th, soon led, joined before 2 out, headed before last, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, lost place 7th, slight mistake 4 out and under pressure, weakened approaching 3 out
held up, soon towards rear, closed to chase leaders from 3 out, ridden to go 2nd run-in and kept on well without getting to winner
chased leaders, closer order after 4th to be prominent, on terms before 2 out, headed after last, no extra closing stages
held up, closer order approaching 6th to chase leaders, slight mistake 7th, no impression from 2 out where slight mistake, moderate 7th at last and slight mistake, ran on well without threatening run-in
towards rear, closed to chase leaders from 3 out, travelling smoothly from next, ridden to challenge approaching last where on terms, soon led, kept on well run-in, reduced lead and held on at the finish
pushed along briefly after 1st, soon chased leaders, no impression from before last, soon no extra
prominent, slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra
tracked leaders, a little keen, no impression from 2 out, soon no extra
soon mid-division, pushed along 7th, soon no danger, completely tailed off
chased leaders, closer order from 4 out on inner, impeded from last, soon switched left and went wide, kept on same pace
in rear, not fluent 3rd, no impression from 2 out, soon no extra
led, some slight mistakes, joined from before 7th, soon headed, weakened from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, hit 6th and unseated rider
JACK SLADE gave notice of an imminent victory when a close second at Down Royal and duly obliged at Bellestown earlier this month when Scenic Star was behind. He's obviously on the upgrade and Noel Meade's charge should take this on his way to better things. Western Goose made a successful debut over fences here last month so it was a surprise to see her back over hurdles at Bellewstown where she didn't fare as well. She's on a reasonable mark and should get into the frame while Loch Luatha at last showed some potential when tackling handicap company for the first time on that same card. Last year's winner Abarta has been chasing and can revert to hurdles on a 16lb lower mark so has to be respected.
Wandering Aengus 33-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before 3 out, slight mistake 3 out, no impression before next, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 17 1/2l behind Shake The Bucket (11-8) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Howwouldsheno (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, fell 5th, at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Jack Slade (IRE) 7-4fav (11-4) Soon mid-division, moderate 8th after 3rd, closed 5th, improved 7th, on terms from before last, soon led, stayed on well, won at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Georgie (10-11) by 2l, 14 ran.
Western Goose (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Held up, closed up from 4 out, soon tracked leaders, one pace from before last, 6th of 15, 10 1/4l behind Manuka (11-1) at Bellewstown 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Craig Star (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 7th after 4th, good headway to 4th after 3 out, dropped to 8th and driven after 2 out, soon ridden, no impression, 7th at last, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 19 1/2l behind Rolling Revenge (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Scenic Star (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Held up, moderate 10th after 3rd, closed from before 4 out, one pace from before last where mistake, 6th of 14, 12 1/2l behind Jack Slade (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Italian Riviera 25-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, 10th after 4th, 11th after 3 out, headway to 5th after 2 out, driven and dropped to 6th approaching straight, soon ridden, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 15l behind Rolling Revenge (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
The Trigger (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Towards rear, struggling after 7th, headway under pressure after 2 out, went 3rd between last 2, kept on same pace, never troubled front pair, 3rd of 10, 16l behind Raid Stane (11-9) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (5) gd in Jun.
Abarta (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, under pressure 12th, soon lost place and pulled up after 13th, at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp gd in May.
Loughnagall (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Chased leader, closer in 4th halfway, slight mistake 11th, no extra in 5th after 2 out, weakened, 5th of 9, 31 1/4l behind Prince De Beauchene (12-0) at Leopardstown 3m Yielding in Feb.
Loch Luatha (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Prominent, soon 2nd, not fluent 6th, slight mistake 3 out, challenged 2 out, one pace from before last, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Sir Jack Yeats (11-9) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Bach On Track (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 13th of 20, 17 3/4l behind Fleurys Fort (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Jetantas (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Close up, led from 2nd, joined before 4th, slight mistake 5th, headed approaching 4 out, soon weakened and eased from 3 out, completely tailed off, 19th of 20, dist behind Shan Dun Na Ngall (11-7) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.
Nevada Rose (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 2nd approaching 2 out, soon no impression, 9th of 20, 11 3/4l behind Fleurys Fort (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
