mid-division, steady headway after halfway and went 2nd 4 out, challenged next and led before 2 out, asserted before last where not fluent, kept on well run-in
held up in rear of mid-division, no impression in 9th approaching 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 5th approaching 3 out, no threat from next, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, behind when pulled up after 8th
always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders and led from 7th, strongly pressed 3 out and headed approaching next, no impression on winner before last and lost 2nd near line
chased leaders, 6th halfway, driven along 4 out and no extra from next
mid-division on inner, 8th approaching 4 out and soon ridden, kept on one pace without troubling leaders
led, headed 7th but remained prominent, ridden in 4th after 4 out, no impression from 2 out and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, no extra from 4 out, tailed off
always prominent, 3rd halfway, ridden 4 out and no impression before next, no chance with winner but kept on same pace under pressure to snatch 2nd near line
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra approaching 3 out
mid-division on outer, no threat from 4 out, completely tailed off
mid-division, 7th halfway, no extra 4 out and pulled up injured before next
Several of these have come very close to losing their maiden tags including CAPTAIN LUKE, who produced his best run so far when a very good third behind Muzak in a Galway handicap where he was staying on strongly over that 2m2f. With the longer trip sure to suit he's taken to get off the mark at the chief expense of Hello Louie. Michael Moran's charge has been improving over timber and followed a narrow defeat at Wexford with a very good third place in a stronger event at Limerick. Cosmic Wonder was sent to Uttoxeter for a maiden last month and started a short-priced favourite but couldn't cope with Wayward Glance. He should do better on today's softer ground and rates a threat but Fairwood Massini has now gone 23 starts without winning and may be better over fences. Akatara has had plenty of chances but looks best of the remainder.
Captain Luke (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Waited with towards rear, headway from before 2 out, 5th before last, soon no impression under pressure, ran on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 20, 7l behind Muzak (11-4) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 sft.
Cosmic Wonder (IRE) 13-8fav (11-0) Mid-division in touch on inside, headway after 4 out, went 2nd before next, ridden after 2 out, kept on same pace, no impression with winner in clear 2nd before last, 2nd of 14, 8l behind Wayward Glance (10-11) at Uttoxeter 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in Jul.
Fairwood Massini (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Waited with, closed 3 out, moderate 5th after last (normal 2 out), soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 19l behind Clicksnmortar (11-7) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jul.
Hello Louie (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Led, headed 6th, under pressure in 6th before straight, closed but no impression from before last, ran on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 18, 2 1/2l behind Bearly Legal (11-5) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Mike Frazer (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division when blundered 1st, soon rear and some poor jumping, tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Red Calima (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jun, 13 ran.
Playtime Ben (IRE) 22-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, chasing leaders when not fluent 3 out, 4th into straight, no impression under pressure 2 out, 8th of 18, 13l behind The Folkes Choice (11-5) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl in Jul.
Romeo Is Bleeding (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, some progress after 4 out, no extra before 2 out, 11th of 23, 34l behind Bourbon Ellie (10-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl in Jul.
Akatara (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th 3 out, under pressure in 7th 2 out, 6th last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Dunroe Boy (11-5) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 80-109 sft in Jul.
Combustible Kate (IRE) 4-1 (10-13) Led, ridden and headed after 4 out, 4th next, soon no impression, 5th of 16, 23l behind Music On D Waters (10-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl in Jul.
Lismacbryan Sue (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Prominent until slipped up over 4f out, in a race won by Connaught Manor (12-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat sft in Jul, 17 ran.
Lucky Pigeon (IRE) 13-2 (10-7) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 4 out, soon no impression, 7th of 16, 31l behind Excellent As Usual (11-7) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl 80-102 in Jul.
Persian Hill (IRE) 5-2 (11-4) Trkd ldr in 2nd, mstk 5out, wknd up bef 4out, poor 5th & mstk 3out, lft cto 3rd & slow last, 3rd of 11, well behind Bothar Na Mias (12-0) at Dawstown 3m ire ptp gs in May.
Picton Pride (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace approaching straight, 11th of 18, 42l behind Cuteasafox (11-4) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Special Raffle (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, lost place approaching 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 15, 19l behind Churchfield Champ (11-12) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
The Long Mile (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, last of 14, dis behind Special Tiara (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl in Jul.
Tia Dalma (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 12th of 18, well behind Rock Critic (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl sft.
Mullane's Bridge (IRE) 5-4 (12-0) Made all, 3l adv 6out, 2l adv at last, ko best, won at Bartlemy 3m ire ptp in May beating Vickeeto (12-0) by 2l, 11 ran.
Bunnenaugh (IRE) 6-4 (12-0) Alw pr, cl 3rd til rdn to ld 2out, row, won at Stradbally 3m ire ptp gf in Apr beating Dromrua Lass (10-13) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Merrydown Vintage (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression before straight, 10th of 20, 13l behind Blue Vic (10-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jun.
