chased leaders, moderate 2nd when hit 3 out, soon dropped to 4th and no extra
mid-division, 6th approaching 4 out, no extra from next
soon chased leader, closed 5 out, no extra from 3 out
mid-division best, no extra and trailing from 3 out
soon chased leaders, led approaching 3 out and soon clear, reduced lead next, stayed on well under pressure run-in to draw clear closing stages
soon led and clear, reduced lead 5 out, slight mistake 4 out, headed approaching next, soon weakened
chased leaders, moderate 3rd before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
soon towards rear, lost action and pulled up after 6th
prominent in chasing group until fell 5 out
towards rear, closer in moderate 9th 3 out, ridden in moderate 7th 2 out, kept on without threatening
mid-division, slight mistake 4 out, went moderate 2nd before straight, ridden to close when hit 2 out, not fluent last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
rear of mid-division, closer in 7th approaching 4 out, 6th approaching next, soon no impression and kept on same pace
Not For Converting has won two bumpers but the latest was a virtual walkover as his only serious rival pulled up lame. GALA DANCER gets the nod as his only poor run came on heavy ground and he looked a certain future winner with a very good run behind Ballyhaunis at Listowel last time. Moscow Storm showed major improvement behind Lets Go Sunshine at Downpatrick though that was over 2m7f and this may prove on the short side. Soldier Bay has been a big disappointment since his short-head defeat by the high-class Pittoni at Punchestown on New Year's Eve and is probably best with plenty of give. Winning point-to-pointer Fairwood Massini hasn't been running badly but should do better when sent over fences.
Father Shine (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Always prominent, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped to 6th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure, 5th of 19, 9l behind Cool Oscar (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Soldier Bay 6-1 (11-0) Led, headed after 2nd, remained prominent, dropped to 4th before 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, last of 5, 23l behind Golden Grimshaw (11-12) at Down Royal 2m hdl gf in Aug.
Chinook Run (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders in 5th, 6th and no extra 2 out, soon weakened, 9th of 15, 49l behind Michelle's Express (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Sep.
First Morning (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, 12th 3 out, progress into 6th and ridden next, 4th before last, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 5l behind Barna Gold (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl in Sep.
Gala Dancer (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway in 2nd 3 out, ridden to challenge entering straight, disputed briefly after 2 out, 2nd and wandered approaching last, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 4l behind Ballyhaunis (11-12) at Listowel 2m 4f 5yo mdn hdl in Sep.
Gemstone Star (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) 3rd early, ridden and weakened halfway, completely tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Spreeksteen (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 2f ldy N H flat gf in May.
Imperial Breeze (IRE) 15-8 (10-12) Tracked leaders, challenged 5th until after 7th, weakened 3 out, soon eased, pulled up before last, in a race won by Worth A King's (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) gd in May, 9 ran.
Jack Apple (IRE) 7-1 (11-0) Keen hold, held up in rear, headway after 5th, went 3rd just before 3 out, driven after 3 out, weakened and dropped to 4th 2 out, tailed off, 4th of 8, 47l behind Gulf President (10-11) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gf in Jul.
Kings County Star (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden and no impression from before 2 out, mistake last, 11th of 15, 31l behind Barna Gold (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f mdn hdl in Sep.
Margie's Man (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Towards rear, closed from 6f out, moderate 3rd under 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 5th of 12, 7l behind Away We Go (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f N H flat sft in Aug '08.
Moscow Storm (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up in rear, some progress 3 out, moderate 6th approaching last, kept on under pressure run-in, 3rd of 13, 10l behind Lets Go Sunshine (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 7f mdn hdl gf in Sep.
Grangeclare Rhythm (IRE) 6-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th under pressure after 2 out, weakened before last, 6th of 15, 27l behind Michelle's Express (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Sep.
Fantastic Gold 25-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden in 9th and no extra before straight, weakened, 14th of 16, 19l behind Earls Quarter (11-9) at Roscommon 2m N H flat gf in Aug.
Not For Converting (IRE) 5-4 (12-0) Made all, clear from start, left further clear after 1 mile, slightly reduced advantage 4f out, went on again from 3f out, unchallenged, won at Galway 2m 4f N H flat gf in Aug beating Coole Presenting (11-7) by 20l, 4 ran.
Fairwood Massini (IRE) 9-1 (10-9) Held up in rear, some headway from 4 out, 9th 3 out, soon ridden and no extra in straight, 7th of 15, 17l behind Jack Cool (10-7) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23.
Harps Counsel (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden after 4 out, 3rd when fell next, in a race won by The Grey Lord (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hts chs in Mar, 15 ran.
Sea Legend (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Prominent, 3rd halfway, weakened after 4 out, 16th of 19, well behind Cool Oscar (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl.
Jenny Ran Away (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, 16th of 20, well behind Smokey Joe Joe (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl.
Niverna Lady (IRE) 50-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, 12th of 16, 15l behind Double Seven (11-2) at Sligo 2m 2f 4yo mdn hdl in Sep.
