soon held up towards rear, 9th after 6th, niggled along after 8th, dropped to 11th 4 out, soon driven, progress to 7th after 3 out, headway to 3rd after 2 out, on terms at last, soon led run-in, ridden out
in rear, 11th at 7th, pushed along into 8th after 3 out, driven into 6th after 2 out, ridden approaching straight, no impression on leaders, 5th at last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th after 6th, 5th after 3 out, driven into 4th approaching straight, no impression on leaders, kept on one pace
towards rear, 8th after 6th, fell 4 out
tracked leader in 2nd, bumped by rival at 4th, progress to lead after 3 out, ridden and headed approaching straight, dropped to 3rd at last, kept on one pace
mid-division, 7th ater 6th, 6th after 3 out, headway to 2nd after 2 out, ridden to lead narrowly approaching straight, strongly pressed at last, headed run-in, kept on same pace
ran freely in 3rd, 4th at 4th, slight mistake at 5th, 3rd after 3 out, dropped to 8th 2 out, soon ridden, no extra
towards rear, 10th at 7th, detached in 9th after 3 out, no extra, never a factor
rear of mid-division, improved to 4th before 3rd, 3rd at 4th, dropped to rear 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
soon mid-division, 5th after 6th, 4th after 3 out, dropped to 7th 2 out, no extra
led, jumped left and bumped rival at 4th, driven and headed after 3 out, dropped to 4th after 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th at last, no extra
Oisin James has shown battling qualities to score at Tramore and Clonmel under Rachel Blackmore and though 7lb higher looks on the upgrade. THE INFORMER didn't find quite as much as expected after travelling well at Downpatrick but, with a stronger gallop likely here, can add to his lone victory at Ballinrobe in August. Shabra's Bertolini finished just in front of him that day but had the benefit of an earlier run and may not be up to confirming the form. The veteran Russian Regent hasn't run since November and is better known as a chaser but he can race from a 32lb lower mark back over timber and, if ready for this, has to be a threat to all.
Whatever It Takes (IRE) 18-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along 7th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 10th of 14, at Down Royal 3m hcp gd in May.
Troll D'Oudairies (FR) 16-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 7th before straight, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 14, 28 3/4l behind Windy Millie (11-5) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp gd in May.
Russian Regent (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Disputed lead early, tracked leaders, under pressure approaching straight, soon 4th and no impression, no extra approaching 2 out, one pace, 6th of 10, 26l behind Redclue (11-10) at Navan 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Nov.
The Informer (IRE) 9-2 (11-11) Held up in rear, ridden into 6th before 2 out, 4th last, kept on run-in, disputed 2nd close home, 4th at line, 4th of 10, at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in May.
The Rite Article (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along in 3rd 5 out, ridden from next, moderate 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 7, 12l behind Altiepix (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 6f mdn gd in Oct.
Oisin James (IRE) 9-2 (9-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to dispute entering straight, narrow lead before 2 out where mistake, soon ridden and disputed, kept on well run-in, led close home, won at Clonmel 3m hcp gd in May beating Danali (11-7) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Shabra's Bertolini (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, chased leaders from 4th, 5th halfway, ridden and dropped towards rear after 3 out, under pressure in 9th last, ran on well closing stages of run-in to go 3rd on line, 3rd of 10, at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in May.
Kilbrogan (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Towards rear, some progress from 3 out, went moderate 5th after 2 out, no impression, 6th of 14, 23 1/2l behind Delegate (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Tom Mann (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, ridden and weakened from next, 8th of 14, 26 1/4l behind Delegate (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Ballyfore Cross (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 13th 4 out, no impression and mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 12th of 18, dist behind Heartbreak City (11-12) at Tipperary 2m mdn gd in May.
Captain Luke (IRE) 25-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, ridden from 4 out, soon weakened, 13th of 14, at Down Royal 3m hcp gd in May.
