chased leader in 2nd, 3rd before 5 out, ridden in 2nd before 3 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 5 out, ridden 4 out, soon lost place, moderate 5th before 3 out, stayed on one pace in 4th last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, headway in 7th before 4 out, 4th after 4 out, ridden before 2 out, no extra before last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, moderate 6th 3 out, kept on one pace
made all, ridden and kept on well from before last
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened before 4 out, tailed off before 3 out, completely tailed off
mid-division, 7th halfway, weakened before 5 out, tailed off when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd before 3 out, ridden into 2nd before 2 out, pressed winner last, no extra run-in
always towards rear, tailed off
held up towards rear, some headway into poor 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear, tailed off from 5 out, completely tailed off
Dessie Hughes has some good chances tonight and Eyre Apparent is certainly one of them despite a disappointing run at Cork last time. His earlier efforts on quicker ground over shorter trips point to his obvious chance here but CLOUDED THOUGHTS finished in front of him in that Cork event and, as that was only his second start over hurdles after some strong bumper form, he looks one to follow. Kilcross Boy has shown ability in bumpers and has the pedigree to make it over jumps while Father Shine was still travelling easily when brought down in a handicap here last time.
Clouded Thoughts (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 3 out, no extra in 4th 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 23, 19l behind Sligo (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Father Shine (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, good headway to track leaders and every chance when clipped heels and slipped up entering straight, in a race won by Tory Hill Lad (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jul, 15 ran.
Flamingos Gold (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Soon led, headed 6th, struggling when a bit slow 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 17, 23l behind Rheinland (11-7) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Dont Tell De Purty 66-1 (11-7) Mid-division, fell 7th, in a race won by Lambro (11-12) at Naas 3m mdn hdl sft in Mar, 20 ran.
Eyre Apparent (IRE) 11-4fav (11-9) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden entering straight, no extra approaching 3 out, kept on same pace, 7th of 23, 38l behind Sligo (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Kilcross Boy (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Led, ran slightly off bend early, joined after halfway, headed from 2f out, dropped to 3rd before straight, soon rallied, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 10, 7l behind Chestnut Kate (10-10) at Sligo 2m 2f N H flat gd in Jul.
Miranour 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 4th after 4 out, ridden in 6th before straight, no extra before 3 out, 8th of 23, 33l behind Sixteen Forty Two (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Jul.
Must Leave (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, trailing when unseated rider last, in a race won by Sligo (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul, 23 ran.
Upthecats (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, moderate 6th 3 out, soon no impression, 8th of 15, 20l behind Ordinary Man (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Jun.
Coomanaspic (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Always behind, tailed off, 13th of 17, well behind Cottrelsbooley (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Oh So Sweet (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Raced last, no impression entering straight, some modest late headway, 4th of 7, 39l behind Mississippi River (11-7) at Cork 2m N H flat sft in Nov.
The Railway Girl (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened from 4f out, 11th of 14, well behind Ginger Genie (11-4) at Wexford 2m mares n h flat gd in Jul.
