rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, never a factor
mid-division, dropped towards rear when fell 4 out
prominent, disputed from 7 out, led 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra and kept on same pace
led and disputed, headed 3 out, ridden in 5th 2 out, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 5th 4 out, 3rd before 2 out, ridden and close up when fell last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 7th 5 out, 6th and hampered last, ridden and kept on well run-in to go 2nd, not reach winner
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th 5 out, ridden to lead entering straight, kept on well final furlong
always towards rear, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 5th halfway, lost place 4 out, no impression in moderate 8th before 2 out
mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression in moderate 9th 5 out, weakened
towards rear for most, never a factor
always towards rear, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged 5 out, ridden in 2nd approaching 2 out, close up last, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway in 8th 5 out, 6th 3 out, no impression from last, ridden and kept on one pace
mid-division, pulled up after 7th
Not even the application of blinkers managed to re-ignite Corskeagh Royale's enthusiasm at Ballinrobe in May and the seven-year-old looks one to be wary of now. Stablemate Accord Aris probably has more scope over fences but needs to improve on what he's shown so far to figure here while it remains to be seen if Venalmar retains all of his ability, though there were definite signs of promise in his third to Realt Dubh at Navan last month. Coolavanny Gaffer's second to Muirhead will have delighted connections and this strapping ex-pointer is one to follow this winter while Jessies Dream still has time on his side. But BERTIE'S DREAM made giant strides over hurdles last season, culminating in a win in a Grade 1 at the Cheltenham Festival in March, and he's expected to make his mark over the larger obstacles this campaign.
Accord Aris (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some headway into 8th approaching 3 out, moderate 6th before next, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 23l behind Sebadee (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chase gf in Sep.
Ballynalty Storm (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Towards rear when blundered and unseated rider 4th, in a race won by Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs, 17 ran.
Berties Dream (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) In touch, steadied into mid-division 5th, headway 3 out, ridden when not fluent 2 out, led and edged right when hit last, drifted right flat, driven out, stayed on well, won at Cheltenham 3m nov hdl Grade 1 (1) gd in Mar beating Najaf (11-7) by 6l, 19 ran.
Boxing Along (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression leaders before 3 out, kept on same pace straight, just held for 2nd close home, 3rd of 5, 6l behind Go Sandy Go (9-12) at Thurles 2m 6f hdl sft in Mar.
Coolavanny Gaffer (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, smooth progress before 4 out, close 2nd after 3 out, ridden to lead before 2 out, wandered about approaching last, headed run-in, rallied near finish, 2nd of 7, nk behind Muirhead (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs gd.
Corskeagh Royale (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 8th, closed from 3 out, challenged under pressure in 3rd before last, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 10l behind Warcraft (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f beg chase gd in May.
Jessies Dream (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway to 8th 4 out, ridden into 6th entering straight, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 7th of 13, 11l behind Quevega (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hdl G1 gd in Apr.
Marathon Leader (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, lost place from 5 out, weakened from 3 out, 16th of 18, well behind Cuan Na Grai (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f hdl sft in Jun '09.
More Chimney's (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, progress into 4th after 5 out, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and outpaced, no extra from last, 4th of 9, 14l behind Nicanor (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chase hvy in Feb.
Rory's Pleasure (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Never a factor, tailed off, 9th of 13, well behind Prince Erik (11-12) at Sligo 2m 4f beg chs in Sep.
Sitting Back (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Held up in rear, good headway on outer after halfway, went 4th 4 out, improved into 2nd approaching 3 out where blundered badly and almost unseated rider, not recover, kept on one pace, 5th of 17, 20l behind Pay The Bounty (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chs.
Super Touch (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened before 4 out, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Little Rensnest (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jun, 15 ran.
Venalmar 5-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, led from 8th, bad mistake 2 out, soon strongly pressed, headed last, 3rd and one pace run-in, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Realt Dubh (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chs sft in Sep.
Carrigmartin (IRE) 3-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th 3 out, effort approaching 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 16l behind Prince Erik (11-12) at Sligo 2m 4f beg chs in Sep.
Bridge Lady (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Towards rear, tailed off 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Liberty Counsel (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chs gf, 13 ran.
Ad Idem 3-1fav (11-2) Raced mainly in 5th, moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, 6th of 10, 11l behind Rigour Back Bob (11-7) at Punchestown 3m Grade 3 nov hdl gd in Apr.
Guts For Garters (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, driven along and lost place after 4 out, 7th next, kept on one pace under pressure in straight, 7th of 14, 8l behind Molly's Boy (9-12) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl.
