raced 3rd, improved to 2nd 4 out, dropped to 5th after 2 out, no extra
led, headed before 7th, 4th 4 out, driven after 2 out, no impression, kept on one pace
held up 5th, 4th at 6th, progress to 3rd 4 out, improved to lead after 3 out, not fluent 2 out and headed. soon driven to lead, asserted before last where mistake, ridden out
whipped around and left at start
detached in rear, pulled up after 5th
tracked leader in 2nd, progress to lead before 7th, headed after 3 out, led after 2 out, soon 2nd, no impression on leader before last, dropped to 3rd after last, kept on same pace
settled 4th, 5th at 6th, progress to 3rd after 2 out, ridden into 2nd after last, ran on without threatening winner
An excellent turnout for a moderate prize. The 2014 Triumph Hurdle winner Tiger Roll made a sparkling debut over fences at Ballinrobe three weeks ago where he jumped well and beat a decent field. Baily Cloud did well over timber but was always going to be a chaser and battled on well to beat the useful The Plan Man at Tramore. Heron Heights gained a surprise victory on his chasing bow here last month and has the scope to go on to better things as has the mare Duckweed, a convincing winner on her debut over the bigger obstacles at Down Royal. VALYSSA MONTERG also gained an opening victory over fences on this track in April. She faces a stiffer task here but her allowance will help and she's taken to land this for the champion trainer.
Baily Cloud (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on outer, 3rd when left 2nd 3 out, ridden from next, strongly pressed leader at last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home, won at Tramore 2m gd in Jun beating The Plan Man (11-12) by hd, 9 ran.
Heron Heights (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, ridden to lead before last, stayed on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in May beating The Herds Garden (11-12) by 6l, 13 ran.
Tiger Roll (IRE) 5-2jfav (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, led before last where slight mistake, kept on strongly to go clear run-in, eased close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May beating Buster Dan Dan (11-12) by 8l, 12 ran.
Icantsay (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Prominent, slightly slow 2nd, 2nd from 7th, not fluent 9th, under pressure 4 out, weakened approaching straight, 10th of 15, dist behind Ah Littleluck (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn gd in May.
Rightback Atya (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Prominent early, mistake 2nd, 5th halfway, mistake 4 out and no impression next, ridden to go 3rd at last, kept on one pace run-in, no chance with easy winner, 2nd of 12, 8 1/2l behind Cyprian Prince (11-12) at Tramore 2m 5f hvy in Dec.
Duckweed (IRE) Evensfav (11-7) Always prominent, left 2nd at 6th, pushed along to lead before 3 out, ridden and stayed on well from last, won at Down Royal 2m 4f gd in May beating Carole Rose (11-7) by 3l, 8 ran.
Valyssa Monterg (FR) 4-6fav (11-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, not fluent 2 out, pushed along to lead before last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in Apr beating Knockraha Pylon (11-7) by 2 1/4l, 11 ran.
