held up, soon moderate 5th, closer 5 out, improved to challenge when bad mistake and unseated rider 2 out
held up towards rear, trailing from 7th, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and completely tailed off
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th after 2 out, no impression in 5th last, kept on one pace
led, ridden and narrowly headed entering straight, close up last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, closer 5 out, ridden into 3rd after 2 out, close up last, no extra run-in and kept on one pace
held up behind leaders in 4th, ridden in 5th after 2 out and hampered on rail, 4th last, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
chased leader in 2nd, improved to challenge 2 out, led narrowly entering straight, slight mistake last, ridden run-in, asserted closing stages
Jaime Sommers was gaining only her second victory in 21 starts over hurdles when landing a Kilbeggan handicap earlier this month but had been in good form previously and has her rider's claim to help. Denham Sound had been in reasonable form before finding heavy ground against her at last week's Listowel festival so she wouldn't want more rain. CONTINGENCY had shown some potential on the Flat in the UK before joining Willie Mullins who sent her to Tramore last month for a successful start to her hurdling career. She's facing much more experienced opposition here but looks the type to go on to better things. The Birdie Crowe landed a maiden at Limerick and though that was on good ground she's won a bumper on soft so conditions won't be a problem. High Nellie gained her first success on her 21st start over timber at Wexford earlier in the month though that was on good ground.
Jaime Sommers (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Held up in rear, rapid headway after 3 out, went 3rd travelling well 2 out, improved to lead after 2 out, pushed along briefly approaching last, stayed on well and eased run-in, reduced advantage close home, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp sft in Sep beating Sir Abbot (11-5) by 1 3/4l, 10 ran.
Aunt Eileen (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 2nd, weakened from 4 out, 10th of 12, dist behind Kilkeaskins First (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp sft in Sep.
Denham Sound 9-1 (10-3) Mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, no impression in 6th 2 out, no extra, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 12l behind On The Go Again (10-8) at Listowel 2m hcp hvy in Sep.
High Nellie (IRE) 5-4fav (10-13) Tracked leader in 2nd, led after 1st, headed after 4th, headway to lead 3 out, ridden and asserted before last, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Wexford 3m mdn gd in Sep beating Mother's Best (10-13) by 5l, 12 ran.
Nellie Pledge (IRE) 3-1 (11-6) Soon tracked leaders in 3rd, took keen hold, 2nd before 5th, 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression, 3rd again at last and kept on same pace, 3rd of 5, 10 3/4l behind Darkest Flyer (11-2) at Sligo 2m 5f Soft - Heavy in Aug.
The Birdie Crowe (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Led and disputed, mistake 4 out, headed before straight, ridden in 5th and no extra 3 out, left 4th after next, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 12l behind All's Quiet (11-0) at Roscommon 2m hvy in Sep.
Contingency 8-13fav (10-10) Held up in touch, 8th from 8th, closed up travelling smoothly from before 2 out on outer, on terms before last, led and asserted run-in, stayed on well, easily, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn sft in Aug beating Osco Mosco (11-1) by 3 3/4l, 12 ran.
