held up, no extra 2 out
prominent, 5th at 5th, on terms from 3 out, led approaching next, soon headed and no extra straight
soon tracked leaders, 4th at 5th, led 2 out, headed from last, kept on same pace run-in where flicked tail
soon mid-division, progress from before 3 out, prominent and travelling smoothly before straight, led from last, pushed out to soon assert and stayed on well, comfortably
held up, closed to track leaders 3 out, prominent approaching next, no extra and one pace from before last
held up, closed to chase leaders from 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
soon disputed lead, headed before 3 out, no extra next
soon tracked leaders, 6th at 5th, pushed along between horses and not much room briefly from 3 out, one pace from next
soon mid-division, 9th at 5th, kept on same pace from after 2 out
soon towards rear, no extra 2 out, pulled up before last
held up, progress from before 3 out, prominent next, kept on well without threatening run-in
soon mid-division, 8th at 5th, chased leaders 2 out, soon closed, kept on same pace from before last
held up, progress to chase leaders 2 out, one pace straight
soon disputed lead, mistakes, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 7th at 5th, bad mistake 6th, one pace 2 out
soon chased leaders, 10th at 5th, one pace 2 out
held up, soon towards rear, headway to chase leaders but no impression straight, kept on same pace without threatening
soon tracked leaders, 3rd at 5th, no extra 2 out
held up, one pace from before 2 out
SUMMER STORM has won twice for new connections after transferring from the UK and may not have stopped improving yet. He didn't look the easiest of rides at Thurles last time but Rachel Blackmore knows him well and the combination can strike again. Orchard Road arrives with a penalty for winning at Clonmel on Thursday but a claimer takes over the reigns so another big run is anticipated. That's A Wrap was heavily supported at Ballinrobe in May but lost a shoe and had to be pulled up so connections will be looking for compensation. Shek O Lad is only 3lb higher than his victory at Downpatrick so he's there with a chance as is Shabra's Bertolini, who is on a long losing run but perfectly capable of winning from this mark.
Coldstonesober (IRE) 11-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, 15th of 18, dist behind Summer Storm (11-5) at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Ancient Highway (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 1st, at Ballinrobe 2m 1f Yielding in May.
Summer Storm 5-1fav (11-5) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, closer in 3rd 4 out, disputed before 3 out, led 3 out, ridden entering straight, pressed 2 out, soon disputed, stayed on best run-in and edged ahead closing stages, won at Thurles 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Kansas Kid (11-12) by nk, 18 ran.
That's A Wrap 9-4fav (11-10) Led and disputed, 2nd 3 out, ridden and no extra approaching next, soon weakened, pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp sft in May.
Balofilo 9-1 (9-3) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 16, 18 3/4l behind Grande Waltz (8-11) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Oct.
Delayed Eloquence (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Held up, 16th halfway, some headway but no impression from before 2 out, 10th of 18, 18 1/2l behind Stretchingthetruth (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Tribes And Banner (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Hampered and fell 1st, at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Poormans Hill (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 12, 30l behind Le Martalin (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Rockey Storm (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Raced in 12th early, improved to track leaders before straight, no impression when slight mistake last, kept on same pace, 6th of 18, 8 3/4l behind Rolling Revenge (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Ballygrooby Bertie (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, soon weakened, 7th of 8, dist behind Island Heights (11-12) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp (4) gs in Oct.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Soon chased leaders, 9th at 5th, one pace 2 out, 12th of 25, 32 1/4l behind The Jazz Singer (11-8) at Navan 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Sep.
Mick The Boyo (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, challenged 4 out, led before next, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra before 2 out, weakened, 7th of 16, dist behind The Mad Well (11-9) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Accordion Twilight (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Held up in touch, 7th from 3rd, slight mistake 4 out, closed to track leaders before straight, soon pushed along, no extra 2 out and not fluent, 7th of 9, dist behind Head Turner (11-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in Feb.
Shek O Lad 10-1 (11-5) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute lead 4th, led after 3 out, pushed along and pressed after 2 out, ridden and joined run-in, rallied to regain lead close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Oct beating Canny Tom (11-12) by nk, 10 ran.
Shabra's Bertolini (IRE) 9-2fav (10-11) Led early, soon raced in 2nd, slight mistake 4 out, soon under pressure and lost place, chased leaders again straight and kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 18, 5l behind Rolling Revenge (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Yes Man (IRE) 12-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, close 4th on inner 2 out, went 2nd approaching last, disputed 2nd at last, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 2 1/2l behind Game Puppeteer (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Think Of Me (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Held up, soon in rear, closed up approaching straight, soon chased leaders and kept on without troubling winner from before last, 2nd of 13, 6 1/2l behind Forjoethepainter (10-13) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hvy in Oct.
Island Eddie (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 12, dist behind Kansas Kid (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
The Drunken Dr (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Soon tracked leaders, 8th before 6th, soon under pressure and lost place, no impression from next, 9th of 16, 37 1/4l behind Kentucky Lass (10-13) at Roscommon 2m hcp sft in Jun.
Orchard Road (USA) 7-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 8th halfway, progress in 4th entering straight, led before 2 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on well, won at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Oct beating Omega Springs (10-5) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Rolling Rocket (IRE) 6-1 (9-10) Rear, 6th at 5th, 5th after 6th, detached and driven after 3 out, no extra, never a factor, 5th of 7, 34l behind Rightville Boy (9-12) at Limerick 2m 1f hcp hvy in Apr.
St Agnes Church (IRE) 40-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 5th 5 out, ridden and no impression from next, 14th of 18, dist behind Lasoscar (11-8) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
