towards rear, progress to 7th halfway, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on well to 3rd closing stages, never nearer
led, headed after 2f, pushed along and almost on terms under 3f out, ridden and weakened over 1f out
in rear, 11th halfway, slightly detached in 10th over 4f out, headway over 2f out, ridden and closed on outer over 1f out, kept on well in 2nd final 100 yards, not trouble winner
in touch, 5th halfway, travelled well and good headway on outer to lead narrowly under 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened under 1f out
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, progress over 5f out, closed under 2f out, ridden and no impression on leader in 3rd under 1f out, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th closing stages
rear, progress to 6th halfway, weakened and detached under 5f out, eased under 3f out
chased leader, dropped to 10th halfway, progress over 4f out, closed on outer under 2f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, ran on
prominent on inner, 4th halfway, lost place under 4f out, weakened and detached over 2f out
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, under pressure over 2f out, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leader on outer, led after 2f, headed under 2f out, weakened over 1f out
rear of mid-division, progress to 3rd on inner halfway, took closer order under 6f out, weakened quickly over 3f out
RIAN THOMAS returned from a very long break to finish runner-up at Ballinrobe where he attempted to make all. Similar tactics here should have these at full stretch, though Mountainmore has a stamina-packed pedigree and would probably be suited by a strong gallop and testing conditions. As High Say has moved to Henry De Bromhead after a very good run over hurdles at Limerick where he was in the lead on the run-in while Derek O'Connor's presence on Sue Ellen suggests Tony Martin means business with the very well-connected filly.
Byrnersround (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Mid-division, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened, 11th of 14, dist behind Road To Dubai (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn gd in May.
Rian Thomas (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Led and disputed, headed after 6f, left disputing halfway, ridden 3f out, narrow lead 1 1/2f out, joined again inside final furlong, headed final 150 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 2l behind Above The City (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Toms Courage (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) Held up, took keen hold, improved to lead approaching halfway, joined 5f out, headed into straight, soon no extra, 8th of 9, dist behind Drury (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f Yielding in Aug.
Grande Decoration (IRE) Peintre Celebre gelding out of The Last Alzao.
Lets Get Started (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Mid-division, fell 1st, at Cork 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Ya Know (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, slight mistake 4th, weakened to rear halfway, pulled up before 4 out, at Kilbeggan 2m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Don't Bet On It (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra over 4f out, weakened, tailed off, 13th of 15, dist behind Santa Rossa (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m fll Good - Yielding in Dec.
Enchanted Promise (IRE) Westerner M out of Some Fiddle.
Mountainmore (IRE) Mountain High M out of Presentnomore.
As High Say (IRE) 40-1 (11-1) Prominent, on terms at 2nd, headed approaching 4th but remained close up, slight mistake 3 out, led 2 out, joined from before last, soon headed, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 2 1/2l behind Ballydunblaze (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Sweet Sting (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Reluctant and lost ground start, soon in touch towards rear, pushed along from 6f out, soon no impression and weakened, last of 9, dist behind Drury (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f Yielding in Aug.
Painted On The Sky (FR) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, no extra 2f out, 9th of 13, 32 1/4l behind Run For Mary (11-5) at Limerick 2m fll gd in Jul.
Sue Ellen (IRE) Califet filly out of Pretty Valira.
