tracked leaders, not fluent jumping at times, ridden in 5th entering straight, kept on one paced from 2 out
tracked leaders, weakened from 5 out
led, clear halfway, reduced advantage when fell 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 4 out
mid-division, progress from 3 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace from 2 out
rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression from 4 out
held up, headway from 4 out, 6th next, travelling easily to lead before last, stayed on strongly, not extended
mid-division, weakened from 4 out
mid-division, headway from 4 out, led after 3 out, ridden straight, headed before last, kept on without threatening easy winner
tracked leaders, no impression from 4 out
prominent, 2nd halfway, left in front briefly and ridden 3 out, soon weakened quickly
always behind
mid-division, ridden and no impression from 4 out
towards rear, progress from 4 out, ridden in 7th on outer 2 out, no extra
towards rear on outer, no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, 2nd briefly 2 out, weakening when mistake last
mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden and kept on same pace from next
in rear, headway from 4 out, ridden in 9th 2 out, some late headway into 4th at last, no extra
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, kept on one paced
UNCLE TAFFY is difficult to oppose as he attempts a hat-trick. A much improved type, he beat several of theses rivals at Cork before a very impressive success at Ballinrobe and the handicapper hasn't got to him yet. Tear Drops held off a late challenge from Sixteen Forty Two at Tramore and there is little between the pair here while Van Wyck, though seven lengths behind Uncle Taffy at Cork, has since scored at Clonmel and is still on the upgrade. Other threats could come from Cork runner-up Menwaal, though he's since disappointed over a longer trip, and Scottish Reel, just in front of Van Wyck at Cork and well enough in at the revised weights to give a good account of himself. Captain Declan produced his best run to date at Punchestown last month and could snatch a place at a fair price.
Admiral Barry (IRE) 11-2 (11-8) Held up towards rear, headway in 8th before 2 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 17l behind Sebadee (10-12) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gf in Apr '10.
Split Ear (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Held up, closed to track leaders before 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 7th of 9, 25l behind Coolharbour Breeze (11-7) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase gf.
Tear Drops (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Made all, asserted 2 out, soon clear under pressure, reduced lead but stayed on well close home, won at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf beating Sixteen Forty Two (11-7) by 1 3/4l, 16 ran.
Killogan Lass (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Prominent, moderate 3rd to halfway, weakened before 4 out, 12th of 14, well behind Raheenwood (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f cond hcp hdl (80-109) gf in Sep.
Captain Declan (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders straight, kept on without threatening under pressure run-in, 3rd of 25, 4l behind Kitty's Lord (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in May.
Menwaal (FR) 11-2fav (10-10) Chased leaders, closer in 3rd from 5 out, ridden in 2nd approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 16, 12l behind Compton Court (10-8) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd.
Uncle Taffy (IRE) 6-5fav (11-2) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 4th, travelling well when not fluent 2 out, challenged and led last, ridden out run-in, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in May beating Rassi Maguire (10-12) by 2l, 16 ran.
Cerveza Dinero 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th 4 out, weakened from next, last of 9, 35l behind Dashing Ruby (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f beg chase.
Hepahepa Naeney (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Towards rear, headway from halfway, 6th after 3 out, no extra under pressure from next, 6th of 11, 23l behind Cass Bligh (11-12) at Clonmel 2m nov hdl in Sep.
Johnies Star (IRE) 66-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, 7th 4 out, kept on same pace from 2 out, 7th of 24, 11l behind Great Value (11-9) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Tony's Treasure (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Moderate 4th early, 6th halfway, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Mantell (10-3) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Nov.
Wango (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd before 4 out, weakened from next, 12th of 14, 37l behind Promise Maker (10-6) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf.
Amazon Warrior (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Mid-division, fell 4th, in a race won by Tear Drops (11-8) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf, 16 ran.
Prospectorous (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, moderate 7th before 3 out, moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 17, 23l behind Vino Vino Cavo (10-11) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in May '10.
Top Of The Head 50-1 (11-3) Never a factor, 12th of 21, well behind O Fortuna (10-13) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Louisiana Gift (IRE) 5-1 (10-7) Rear of mid-division, headway to chase leaders from 2 out, no impression under pressure straight, 14th of 25, 29l behind Kitty's Lord (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in May.
Magnetic Force (IRE) 7-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 8th before 4 out, 4th approaching 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 7th of 14, 23l behind Promise Maker (10-6) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf.
Scottish Reel (IRE) 6-1 (10-9) Rear of mid-division, some headway early straight, 9th 2 out, went 6th approaching last, kept on without troubling principals, 3rd of 22, 7l behind Uncle Taffy (10-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens02 gd in May.
Forcryingoutloud (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Towards rear, kept on same pace from after 3 out, 11th of 19, 31l behind Life Of Reilly (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl gd.
Sixteen Forty Two (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, moderate 7th 3 out, progress to chase winner next, soon no impression, slight mistake last, stayed on well without getting to winner close home, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Tear Drops (11-8) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Van Wyck 5-2fav (11-7) Mid-division, 7th 4 out, headway after next, ridden from 2 out, led after last, kept on well run-in, won at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 beating Mind The Steps (11-10) by 1l, 14 ran.
Billybuster (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Soon led, headed before 2 out, soon no impression, 9th of 24, 17l behind Great Value (11-9) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
Arkmore Vallee (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Led and disputed, not fluent 6th, soon headed, weakened 5 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Galant Ferns (11-5) at Limerick 3m nov hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May, 18 ran.
