mid-division, ridden into 7th 3f out, 4th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra and weakened over 2f out
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 3f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 4f out, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, weakened final furlong
led, headed after 3f, 2nd halfway, regained lead 4f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra, 5th 1f out, weakened final furlong
chased leaders, led after 3f, ridden and headed 4f out, soon no extra and weakened
rear of mid-division, headway into moderate 9th 3f out, ridden in 7th and no impression 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division, 11th halfway, headway into 5th 4f out, 2nd 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and kept on from over 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, headed inside final 100 yards and no extra
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden in 11th 3f out, late headway in 8th 1f out, kept on well final furlong
mid-division, 12th halfway, headway into 6th 3f out, ridden in 5th 2f out, stayed on into 2nd 1f out, challenged inside final furlong, led inside final 100 yards, kept on well
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 4f out, weakened
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 10th 3f out, no impression in 9th over 1f out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out
slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden into moderate 12th 3f out, no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression over 3f out, kept on one pace straight
always towards rear, tailed off
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 4th 4f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace straight
chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 6f out, tailed off
towards rear for most, never a factor
Favourite backers beware as the last 12 market leaders have been beaten. It's a moderate staying event and many of the entries have been jumping including Ronnie O'Leary's Schelm, who has been in fine form over fences. Mr Bones ran a tremendous race over hurdles here on Wednesday and looks certain to make his presence felt though it's another timber-topper, TOTAL EXCITEMENT, who gets the nod. Tom Cooper's charge ran a superb race to get so close to Kalleshan on opening day and though he's been a little frustrating over hurdles he looks well enough handicapped to take this. The veteran Lough Ferrib started favourite when runner-up to Binocular at Ballinrobe and will make a bold bid to recoup losses and he should again take care of third-placed Lus Na Hoiche, who was almost six lengths behind.
Echua (IRE) 5-1 (7-13) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway in 4th 3f out, ridden into 3rd 1f out, veered left inside final furlong, no impression leaders and kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 6l behind Drunken Sailor (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m 4f hcp 60-90 gd in Aug.
Mr Bones (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Led, headed after 3f, 2nd and ridden to challenge 4f out, 3rd 1 1/2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 14, 12l behind Bashkirov (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 60-90 pol in Nov.
Raise The Goblet (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 3f out, no extra in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 13l behind Cyborg (10-9) at Bellewstown 1m 6f Amateur Handicap (60-90) (4yo+) gf.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 16-1 (8-11) Rear of mid-division, progress and not clear run 3f out, ran on well without threatening under pressure from before straight, 4th of 20, 4 1/2l behind Easy Mate (9-7) at Galway 2m hcp 55-80 gd.
Genesi (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 8th 4f out, ridden and progress straight, 6th 1 1/2f out, staying on when checked and lost place under 1f out, kept on again close home, 5th of 14, 3 1/2l behind Lus Na Hoiche (8-5) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp 50-75 sft.
My Valley (IRE) 8-1 (8-12) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 3f out, 14th of 20, 17l behind Easy Mate (9-7) at Galway 2m hcp 55-80 gd.
Striking Force (IRE) 10-1 (8-6) Held up towards rear, headway in 5th 3f out, challenged in 2nd 2f out, ridden to lead 1 1/2f out, strongly pressed and disputed 1f out, headed inside final 150 yards, no extra and kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Aladdins Cave (8-11) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 50-85 gf.
Total Excitement (IRE) 9-2 (9-1) Held up in rear, some headway approaching straight, 6th 2f out, 5th and no impression from 1f out, 5th of 14, 8l behind Royal Entourage (9-13) at Dundalk 2m hcp 50-75 pol in Sep.
Fikrah 40-1 (10-0) Held up, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 23l behind Marjury Daw (9-11) at Ayr 1m 2f hcp 0-70 (5) gd.
Forest Minx (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Mid-division, 14th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 11th of 24, 7l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd.
Isabellareine (GER) 11-2 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Sky Mystic (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 50-75 pol in Apr.
Nans Best (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Close 2nd, led over 4f out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra from under 1 1/2f out, 9th of 18, 7l behind Spelterini (8-10) at Curragh 1m 4f app stks gd in Jun.
Schelm (GER) 3-1fav (11-3) Held up towards rear, some headway approaching straight, 8th well over 1f out, kept on under pressure into 5th final furlong without threatening leaders, 5th of 13, 4l behind Paramount (11-8) at Tipperary 1m 6f Apprentice Handicap (50-75) (4yo+) fm in Jun.
Shahrafi (IRE) 11-1 (9-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1 1/2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 13, 6l behind Gra Geal Mo Chroi (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp 50-75.
Golan Go (IRE) 8-1 (9-7) Unruly stalls, slowly away and towards rear early, headway to 7th halfway, improved to challenge 4f out, led over 3f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 16, 16l behind Binocular (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65.
Lus Na Hoiche (IRE) 4-1 (9-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 16, 8l behind Binocular (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65.
Hepburn Bell (IRE) 33-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 12th of 16, 12l behind Via Archimede (7-11) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gf.
Lough Ferrib (IRE) 7-2fav (9-2) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 16, 3/4l behind Binocular (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65.
Mashaal (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Never a factor, behind when eased final furlong, 14th of 15, 22l behind Cul A Dun (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp 50-70 gd in Apr.
Master'n Commander 7-1 (9-12) Soon led, joined 5f out, headed from 2f out, soon no extra, 7th of 9, 16l behind De Senectute (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Regal Obligation 16-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, 7th 1f out, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 14l behind Binocular (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65.
The Pott Reidy (USA) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden into 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 7th of 24, 3 1/2l behind Siege Of Ennis (9-9) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp 50-75 gd.
Hegrid (IRE) 20-1 (8-5) In rear, some headway entering straight, 7th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace, 8th of 14, 7l behind Lus Na Hoiche (8-5) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp 50-75 sft.
