took keen hold, soon mid-division, 10th after 5th, improved 5 out, 4th approaching straight, no impression in 7th last, soon no extra
not fluent 1st, soon led, not fluent 4th and 5th, soon ran slightly off bend and joined, headed soon after, dropped to 5th and pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression
prominent, on terms from 5th, soon led, jumped left 7th and not fluent, slightly left and not fluent 3 out, pressed and not fluent 2 out, asserted from before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
in rear, no danger approaching straight, kept on
soon chased leaders, 6th after 5th where not fluent, not fluent 4 out and pushed along, attempted to challenge 2 out where slightly slow, no impression in 4th last, kept on without troubling winner run-in
tracked leaders, took keen hold, 5th after 5th, 2nd approaching straight, no impression from 2 out, dropped to 8th when mistake last, no extra
towards rear, not fluent 2nd and 3rd, hit 6th, soon no danger, completely tailed off
held up, 12th after 5th, closer in 7th approaching straight, no impression in 5th last, one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd after 5th, challenged and every chance 2 out, no impression and one pace from last
held up, took keen hold, 11th after 5th, no extra approaching straight
soon chased leaders, 7th after 5th, not fluent 6th, no extra approaching straight
soon mid-division, 9th after 5th, 10th approaching straight, soon no extra
tracked leaders, took keen hold, 4th after 5th, dropped to 11th and no extra approaching straight
held up, jumped left 2nd, 13th after 5th, closer in 9th approaching straight, no impression in 6th last, one pace
held up, 8th after 5th, still 8th approaching straight, soon no extra
The four at the head of the weights are bumper winners with penalties to carry. Fort Smith is starting to fulfil his potential after some moderate efforts and won with a bit in hand at Ballinrobe. SHEAMUS completed a double with a hard-fought victory in what looked a very strong event at Galway in which there were five previous winners. He's reported to have schooled well and can make a successful start. Couleur France didn't do as well as expected over timber last winter after some decent bumper form but he's been given plenty of time and is likely to make progress this term. Like It A Lot just failed to catch Shamsikhan over 2m at Cork in March but didn't jump as well when sent over 2m6f at Killarney in May. He'll have had plenty of schooling and should do much better.
Dat's The Plan (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, 5th approaching straight, soon moderate 3rd and no impression, dropped to moderate 4th closing stages, 4th of 7, 12l behind Macbride (11-0) at Limerick 2m NH flat in May.
Fort Smith (IRE) 5-2fav (12-0) Chased leaders, led after 3f, ridden and strongly pressed 2f out, disputed briefly entering straight, kept under pressure in lead inside final furlong and drifted slightly left, rider eased up 50 yards out, ridden again and held on close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f NH flat in May beating Way Wild West (11-7) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Sheamus (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders early, soon towards rear, closer in 5th 5f out, went 2nd on inner over 2f out, challenged final furlong and stayed on well to lead near line, won at Galway 2m 2f NH flat gd in Sep beating Princely Conn (11-7) by hd, 7 ran.
Benahavis (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 20, 37l behind Much Wants More (11-4) at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Couleur France (IRE) 7-2 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, headway into 7th 4 out, ridden from next, moderate 6th 2 out, no impression, 5th of 13, 19l behind Say It Again (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Fruits Of Glory (IRE) 11-1 (12-0) In rear, 9th entering straight, ridden and progress 2f out, 5th 1 1/2f out, went 3rd 1f out, kept on final furlong, 3rd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Fill Your Hands (12-0) at Roscommon 2m NH flat gd in Sep.
Licknabegga (IRE) 40-1 (11-11) Ran freely in 4th, settled 4th halfway, 6th and ridden under 4f out, weakened and tailed off, 7th of 10, well behind Powersbomb (11-8) at Sligo 2m 2f NH flat gf in Jul.
Like It A Lot 9-4 (11-4) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5 out, under pressure from next, jumped right 3 out, no extra next, 5th of 13, 22l behind Chute Hall (11-4) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn hdl in May.
Mill Forge 14-1 (11-7) Soon tracked leaders at modest pace, 5th into straight, 3rd over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 4 1/2l behind Ivy Gate (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f NH flat sft in Sep '13.
The Informer (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, no impression before 4 out, tailed off, 14th of 20, well behind Champagne James (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl in Feb.
Blackandamber Vic (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 5th and slight mistake 2 out, no extra entering straight, 7th of 9, 27l behind Millie Le Bach (11-0) at Galway 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Sep.
Little Miss Vic (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, not fluent 7th, 4th 3 out, soon reminders, no extra and eased approaching straight,, 6th of 10, 40l behind Melbourne Lady (10-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mares mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Luckynumberslevin (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, disputed from before 3rd, ridden and headed 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 13, 24l behind Grandma Dotty (11-5) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl gd.
Oscar Invitation (IRE) 11-1 (10-11) Waited with, closed to track leaders under 6f out, no impression into straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 10l behind King Shabra (11-4) at Listowel 2m 4f NH flat gd in Jun '13.
Sarah Is A Lady (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Towards rear, not fluent 3rd, slightly impeded approaching 3 out where moderate 8th, no extra and eased after 2 out, tailed off,, 9th of 10, well behind Melbourne Lady (10-8) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mares mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Young Palm (IRE) 8-1 (10-5) Held up in 5th, not always fluent, still looked to be going well before 2 out, no impression before last, 5th of 6, 10l behind Vengeur De Guye (10-7) at Perth 2m nh nov hdl (4) gs in Aug.
Lottolove (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Towards rear, went moderate 7th and no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace, 7th of 11, 36l behind Guiding George (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl gd in Apr.
