led, bad mistake 2nd and soon joined, headed next, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace run-in
rear of mid-division, some headway between horses 2 out and pushed along in 5th before last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression 2 out, soon dropped towards rear and eased run-in, tailed off
tracked leaders, mid-division on outer halfway, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, mistake and unseated rider last
rear of mid-division, some headway on outer approaching 2 out, no impression entering straight and no extra run-in
towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace run-in, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along to go 2nd after 2 out, slight mistake last, ridden and no impression on winner run-in
tracked leader, disputed after 2nd and led next, pushed along after 2 out and 2 lengths lead last, kept on well run-in
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along after 2 out and no impression run-in, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pushed along approaching 2 out and kept on one pace run-in, never a factor
mid-division on inner, 6th halfway, still in touch when fell 2 out
mid-division, some headway after 3 out and 4th next, soon pushed along and no impression last, ridden and kept on one pace run-in
towards rear, no impression when brought down 2 out
Tom Mullins has won this for the past two years and brings out Bercasa under a 7lb penalty for a comfortable victory in a mares' handicap here on Wednesday. The stable also run Lucky Icon, a winner at Killarney last month though needing a bit more here. Last year's runner-up Stormey has mainly been chasing and ran a fine race when runner-up to the smart Zero Ten over fences here on Tuesday. AVENIR D'UNE VIE was a reserve for the Galway Hurdle yesterday but his recent victory over Lethal Steps at Downpatrick was given a boost when the runner-up scored here on Monday. Star Maker and Light That were also reserves for the big race and the latter, who had a run on the Flat last month, would have a chance on his close third in a Grade B handicap at the Punchestown Festival. Emmett Mullins is having an excellent Festival and St Stephens Green, another who has been chasing, looks on a fair mark back over hurdles. Lever Du Soleil has been brilliantly placed to land four minor handicaps in the UK and if continuing that progress over timber would be very difficult to beat while Kerosin hails from a yard in top form and is nicely weighted.
Avenir D'Une Vie (FR) 6-5jfav (11-12) Made all, slight mistake 2nd, travelling well when pressed before last, ridden and kept on well, drifted left close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Lethal Steps (11-6) by 2l, 3 ran.
Star Maker 13-2 (11-2) In rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out, at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
St Stephens Green (IRE) 12-1 (9-3) A little keen, waited with, 10th after halfway, pushed along 2f out, no extra approaching final furlong, last of 13, 33 1/4l behind Shakespear'sgalley (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Light That (IRE) 11-1 (9-9) Broke well to lead, headed after 1f, checked and dropped to rear of mid-division after 2f, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression in moderate 7th 2 1/2f out, weakened, 7th of 9, dist behind Shoulda Lied (8-13) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Bercasa (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Mid-division early, headway to lead before 4th where not fluent, went on from 2 out, stayed on well under pressure run-in, won at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul beating Iamastartoo (9-12) by 3 1/2l, 20 ran.
Stormey (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Waited with, not fluent and bumped 2nd, headway approaching 2 out, kept on well without matching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 17, 3l behind Zero Ten (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Jul.
Grapevine (IRE) 25-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway after 3 out, soon chasing leaders, led just after 2 out, hard driven, stayed on well, won at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp lst (1) gd in Jul beating Legal History (10-11) by 1 3/4l, 15 ran.
Lever Du Soleil (FR) 4-11fav (9-0) Prominent, tracked leader over 7f out, led over 2f out, ridden and hard pressed over 1f out, rallied when headed briefly inside final furlong, held on well, won at Hamilton 1m 5f hcp (4) gd in Jul beating Jabbaar (10-4) by nk, 4 ran.
Lucky Icon (IRE) 4-1 (10-4) Soon led, still travelling smoothly from 3 out, not fluent 2 out, pushed along and went on before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul beating Mr Picotee (10-2) by 2l, 6 ran.
Orgilgo Bay (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Slowly into stride, soon headway on outer to track leader and disputed lead after 4f, headed 5f out, pushed along and weakened quickly over 3f out, soon towards rear, eased, tailed off, last of 13, dist behind Shakespear'sgalley (9-10) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Humaniste (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leader, 5th after 5f, pushed along under 4f out, ridden in 4th over 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on in 3rd final 150 yards, no threat, 3rd of 6, 7 1/4l behind Max Dynamite (11-0) at Killarney 1m 6f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Kerosin (GER) 11-2 (11-12) Held up behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 4th 5f out, ridden in 5th 3f out, soon no extra, 6th of 8, 23 1/4l behind Diamond Hill (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Wait Here (IRE) 3-1 (10-0) Soon raced in 4th, not fluent 6th, pushed along from 3 out, not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 6, 2 1/2l behind Lucky Icon (10-4) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Whatsinthecorner (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Rear, 15th at 4th, headway before 2 out, 5th on outer 2 out, closed before last, ridden and no extra final furlong, dropped to 5th final 100 yards, 5th of 20, 8 1/4l behind Linger (11-11) at Galway 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
