tracked leader, clear of remainder, mistake 4 out, jumped left next, on terms approaching 2 out, led and ridden clear approaching straight, not fluent last, stayed on well run-in
raced in moderate 3rd, jumped slightly left, slight mistake 3 out, ridden approaching next where closing and not fluent, chased winner into straight, no impression and drifted left run-in, kept on same pace
soon settled well off pace towards rear, no impression under pressure approaching 2 out
led and clear of remainder with 2nd, joined approaching 2 out, headed approaching straight where dropped to 3rd and no extra
well off pace towards rear, ridden into moderate 5th before straight, kept on same pace
raced in moderate 5th, improved to dispute 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, weakened from before straight
raced in moderate 4th, joined for that position approaching 2 out, soon no impression under pressure
Jessica Harrington won this in 2007/8 and is doubly represented by Jowango and Sandymount Lady. Both are on the upgrade and are contenders but this can go to FINAL DAY. Gordon Elliott's charge bounced back from a narrow defeat by The Fonze at Limerick to win as he liked at Downpatrick and looks a high-class recruit to the hurdling ranks. Carrigmartin is the one most likely to give him a race as Edward Harty's charge returned to form with a vengeance when comfortably beating Turner Brown at Ballinrobe where his accurate jumping was a major factor. In such a competitive heat, that will stand him in good stead though Final Day may just outpace him. Ballyadam Brook goes from strength to strength and won't go down easily as he hardly broke sweat when making all at Killarney.
Ballyadam Brook (IRE) 5-4fav (11-6) Made all, went clear from 2 out, stayed on strongly, easily, won at Killarney 2m 1f nh nov hdl gf beating Hasaratan (11-3) by 4l, 9 ran.
Final Day (IRE) 4-6fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th when not fluent 5 out, 3rd travelling well 3 out, close 2nd next, led last, soon drew clear, not extended, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl gd beating Auenschutze (11-12) by 3l, 5 ran.
Jowango (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, good headway between horses to challenge next, led after 2 out, strongly pressed approaching last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd beating Gentle Noel (10-6) by hd, 14 ran.
Regal D'estruval (FR) 6-1 (11-4) Made all, jumped well, well clear from 3rd, stayed on well from 4 out, eased from last, unchallenged, won at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf beating Mannin Beach (11-1) by 7l, 17 ran.
Blue Turk 33-1 (11-2) Held up, some progress into moderate 5th 3 out, no extra from next, 6th of 8, 19l behind Fearnwood Girl (10-10) at Sligo 2m nh nov hdl gd.
Moi Desire (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out where mistake, ridden in 4th before 2 out, stayed on to lead before last where jinked left, kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl fm in Jun beating Gentle Noel (10-10) by 2 1/2l, 13 ran.
Sandymount Lady (IRE) 11-10fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 3 out, ridden to challenge approaching last, lead after last, strongly pressed close home and all out, won at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gf in May beating Common Alliance (10-13) by hd, 16 ran.
Carrigmartin (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to lead after 2 out, ridden and kept on well from before last, won at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl beating Turner Brown (11-4) by 2l, 15 ran.
