chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th before 2 out, soon no extra
always towards rear
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden into 5th 2 out, soon 4th, kept on run-in to 2nd close home
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, 5th halfway, improved to 2nd 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last, no extra and kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th last, kept on same pace run-in
held up towards rear, headway into 7th before 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th before 2 out, 3rd 2 out, ridden to challenge before last, led last, kept on well under pressure run-in
led, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 4th when mistake 2 out, weakened
chased leader in 2nd, ridden and no extra before 2 out where 7th, kept on one pace from before last
towards rear, some late headway from before last, no impression
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 4th before 3 out, led after 3 out, ridden and challenged before last, headed last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, lost 2nd close home
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, weakened
always towards rear
Magnetic Force produced a much improved performance on fast ground at Down Royal earlier this month and a repeat would certainly see him go close. Point-to-point winner Banian attempted to make all over 2m4f at Clonmel and was only headed after the second last so this trip should prove ideal. He's on the short-list as is Captain Dash though he's facing fast conditions for the first time and hasn't been seen since January. Invincible Star has gone a dozen races over hurdles without winning and tackles this trip for the first time so a chance is taken on MOON PRINCE, a triple point-to-point winner who will like the going and who had every chance when falling at the second last in a similar grade handicap to this at Listowel last summer.
Respectueux (FR) 100-1 (11-0) In touch in rear, no extra from 3 out, tailed off, last of 7, well behind Ruler Of All (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m nov hdl (4-6yo) sft in Mar.
Kings Orchid (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, moderate 5th after 4 out, no impression from next, fell last, in a race won by Drain Hopper (10-8) at Roscommon 2m 4f cond mares mdn hdl gf in Sep, 16 ran.
Point The Toes (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression in moderate 11th 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, 18l behind Georgie (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Icy Cool (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened halfway, tailed off, 10th of 16, well behind Larkin (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Apr.
Captain Dash (IRE) 14-1 (11-4) Mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd approaching straight, no impression in 4th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Mr Eko (11-4) at Thurles 2m cond hcp hdl 80-95 in Jan.
Promise Maker (USA) 12-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, headway into moderate 11th before straight, ridden in 10th and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, 25l behind On The Button (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
Valiquest (FR) 66-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, well behind Kid Cassidy (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl gd.
Magnetic Force (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) Mid-division, headway into 7th 4 out, 4th 3 out, improved into 2nd entering straight, ridden approaching 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 3 1/2l behind Like The Da (11-5) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Peace Please (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 18th of 25, 49l behind Green To Gold (11-2) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Oct.
Banian (FR) 20-1 (10-4) Soon led, clear from 6 out, ridden and reduced lead before 2 out, soon joined and headed, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Viaduct Bud (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
Global Position (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th 4 out, no extra from next, moderate 7th when fell last, in a race won by Ah Ya Boy Ya (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase gd in Jul, 13 ran.
The Boxer Coffey 20-1 (11-2) Pulled hard, soon disputed lead, 2nd 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Benefitthewest (10-9) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf, 14 ran.
Invincible Star (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Towards rear, closer in 9th after 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 5th of 14, 10l behind Benefitthewest (10-9) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Kerry Allstar (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Soon mid-division, no extra from 6 out, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Seamies Dream (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr, 15 ran.
Nastjir 33-1 (10-6) Close up, weakened from before 3 out, 13th of 15, well behind Viaduct Bud (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
Moon Prince (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway to join issue after 3 out, close 2nd and every chance when fell 2 out, in a race won by Mosman Park (11-9) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jun, 18 ran.
Kim's Boy (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid-div, prog to jn ldrs 3out, 4th next, kow under press to ld on run-in, won at Tallanstown 3m ire ptp gd in Apr beating Run Buggy Run (12-0) by 5l, 10 ran.
Inch Rebel (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Soon mid-division, fell 4th, in a race won by Split Ear (10-11) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May '10, 14 ran.
