never better than mid-division
tracked leaders, 7th after 3 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from next
mistake 1st, close up, slight mistake 4 out, soon on terms, headed and no impression from 2 out, kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders, on terms travelling well after 3 out, 3rd before next, soon weakened
rear of mid-division, progress from before 5 out, close up 3 out, no extra and kept on same pace under pressure from 2 out
prominent, 3rd 4 out, lost place before 2 out, soon no impression and kept on
mid-division, 10th early, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
pulled up quickly before 4th
soon tracked leaders, ridden to chase winner from before straight, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
rear of mid-division, progress 6th, 9th approaching 5 out, tracked leaders from 3 out, on terms next, soon led and ridden clear, stayed on well, eased from over 50yds out
towards rear, mistake 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off
towards rear for most, no impression approaching 2 out
chased leaders, improved into 4th after 2 out, ridden into moderate 3rd before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
mid-division, 11th approaching 5 out, no impression approaching 2 out
tracked leaders, 5th approaching 5 out, no extra from before 2 out
chased leaders, 10th approaching 5 out, ridden to chase leaders and no impression approaching straight, kept on
led, joined after 3 out, headed and weakened from before next, pulled up before last
chased leaders, no impression and kept on same pace from after 3 out
towards rear, progress to chase leaders from 2 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace
This isn't a good race for favourite backers with only one market leader scoring in the past 10 years. KING HIGH has been in superb form but found the trip too short and a 6lbs penalty too much when narrowly beaten by City Hustler over 2m at Gowran. He's up another 3lbs here but back over his best trip and gets the vote to return to winning ways. Mr Bones appears to be on the upgrade despite his age though the fast ground may be responsible for his latest victories at Bellewstown and Roscommon. First Beauty showed real battling qualities to land a novices' event at Roscommon but hasn't been done any favours by the handicapper while UK raider Black Jacari is facing a very stiff task at these weights. Don't Stop Me Now is much better than he showed at Clonmel when attempting to make all and he looks a threat to all while the consistent Novel Investment is ideally suited by the trip and ground conditions so should get involved.
Black Jacari (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, not much room briefly approaching 7th, lost place when not fluent 3 out, stayed on to go 5th before 2 out, 4 lenghts adrift last, responded to pressure and ran on well flat to lead close home, won at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Jun beating Mister Benedictine (11-9) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
First Beauty (IRE) 6-4fav (11-0) Moderate 2nd, took closer order 4 out, led approaching straight, ridden 2 out, headed approaching last, rallied under pressure run-in, led again close home, won at Roscommon 2m 4f nh nov hdl gf beating Hepahepa Naeney (10-12) by 2l, 9 ran.
Guzzle An Go (IRE) 3-1fav (11-8) Mid-division, 8th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on one paced straight, 5th of 12, 12l behind Tryptronic (10-4) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl gf in Jun.
Ikidunot (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Held up, 9th before 4 out, headway into 4th before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 14, 19l behind Casey Top (9-13) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140.
False Evidence (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, fell 5 out, in a race won by Our Gar (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f hdl gd in Apr, 22 ran.
Hollywood Law (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, slow jump 1st, lost place and ridden 5th, moderate 6th approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 19l behind Urban Gale (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hdl gd in Jun.
Waterloo Chateau (IRE) 13-8fav (11-12) Disputed early, led 3rd, headed before 3 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on to 2nd run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 7, 1 3/4l behind Vivaldi (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f nh nov hdl.
King High (IRE) 4-1fav (12-0) Mid-division on outer, headway into 3rd entering straight, led narrowly after 2 out, kept on run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 17, hd behind City Hustler (10-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jun.
Mr Bones (IRE) 15-8fav (11-13) Tracked leaders in 4th, improved into 2nd after 4 out, driven into lead entering straight, strongly pressed 3 out, kept on well under pressure from before 2 out, won at Roscommon 2m Conditional Handicap Hurdle (80-95) (6yo+) gf beating Impersonator (10-12) by 2l, 17 ran.
Novel Investment (IRE) 5-2fav (11-2) Tracked leaders in 4th, took closer order halfway, 3rd 6 out, 2nd 4 out, ridden to challenge when slipped on landing 2 out and dropped to 3rd, no extra from last, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Seldom Fed (10-9) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf.
Amarjit (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) 10th of 15, 17l behind Mudslinger (10-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl gd in Aug '08.
Melon Delta (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and strongly pressed from 3 out, headed approaching 2 out, 3rd and before last, 3rd of 5, 14l behind Final Day (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hdl gd.
Dashing Ruby (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Tracked leader in moderate 2nd, took closer order before 6th, led briefly 3 out, no extra and weakened before straight, 7th of 13, 42l behind Hoopy (10-5) at Tipperary 3m hcp hdl gf in Jun.
Cnoc An Einn (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Mid-division, good headway into 3rd 2 out, soon ridden to challenge in 2nd and led before last, stayed on well run-in, just held on, won at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl (0-109) sft in Mar '09 beating Road Runner (10-9) by shd, 20 ran.
Moonlight Sapphire 16-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 6th approaching straight, soon no extra, 11th of 18, 26l behind Gallery Man (11-0) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Jun.
Miss Pepperpot (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, 6th entering straight, soon ridden, no impression from next, 11th of 23, 46l behind Fine Call (10-9) at Cork 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf.
No Stopping Sarah (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) In rear, some modest late headway, 12th of 23, well behind Fine Call (10-9) at Cork 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf.
Arkendale (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Towards rear, closer in 8th before 5 out, moderate 6th 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 14, 37l behind Pallasmore (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 gd.
Capall Eile (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Towards rear, good headway on outer to join leading group approaching 3 out, 7th and no extra from next, 7th of 16, 18l behind Irish Poli (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Don't Stop Me Now (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Held up, headway into moderate 9th before straight, ridden into 5th at last, kept on, 3rd of 24, 15l behind Sivota (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Energiser (IRE) 7-4fav (11-12) Rear of mid-division, headway in 9th 6 out, 5th before 3 out, ridden in 4th and no extra entering straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 19, 17l behind Ballywooden King (11-12) at Punchestown 3m mdn hdl gf in May.
Banna Man (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Mid-division, moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 20, 11l behind Kalellshan (10-13) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23.
Pied Piper Man (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Led, headed from 3 out, weakened from before straight, 12th of 15, 50l behind Rare Commodity (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Jun.
