in rear, pushed along away from fences, pulled up after 7 out
chased leaders, closer in 4th from 7 out, 3rd from 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from next
prominent, led after 3 out, went clear from before last, stayed on well, comfortably
tracked leaders, lost place and no danger from 7 out
keen hold, tracked leaders, lost place and no danger from 7 out, in rear when pulled up after next
led, bad mistake 3 out, soon headed, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
soon in touch towards rear, 6th after 4 out, no impression straight
held up, 6th from 7 out, tracking leaders when fell 4 out
prominent, ridden in 4th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 5th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace straight
PENNY'S BILL, who won the Pierce Hurdle last January, has always looked like a chaser in the making and could hardly have been more impressive over fences at Limerick in May where he jumped like an old hand for a very easy victory. This looks a little tougher but he has the potential to go on to better things. Although Persian City has won three of his last four starts over hurdles, his jumping has left something to be desired so he may be best watched as he makes his chasing bow. Chaussettes was only moderate over hurdles but has shown a little ability over the bigger obstacles but Defying Gravity faces much stronger opposition than when landing a hunter chase at Listowel. Winning point-to-pointer Next Week is one to note on his chasing debut and looks one for the future.
Penny's Bill (IRE) 11-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 6 out, 2nd travelling well approaching straight, led approaching 2 out, soon clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Limerick 2m 3f beg chase gd in May beating Kennel Bridge (11-9) by 8l, 15 ran.
Chaussettes (IRE) 8-1 (9-13) Held up, progress into 8th halfway, 6th before 2 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 23l behind Hoopy (10-5) at Tipperary 3m hcp hdl gf in Jun.
Glantara (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Soon prominent, left in lead 3 out, headed next, soon dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 12l behind King High (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase fm in Jun.
Ihaventabob (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, moderate 2nd 7 out, ridden in 5th 4 out, no extra and soon weakened, 10th of 17, well behind Good Fella (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chase sft in Jan '09.
Le Taravo (FR) 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened before 5 out, pulled up after 4 out, in a race won by Hatton's Wood (11-5) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp chs 0-95 gf in Apr, 16 ran.
Next Week (IRE) 11-1 (11-9) Led, headed 4 out, 3rd after 3 out, soon no extra, moderate 4th from 2 out, 4th of 6, 29l behind Chicago Grey (11-9) at Thurles 2m Lstd hdl hvy in Dec.
Outback Man (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid div, 8th 1/2 way, 5th from 9th, 7th 5out, up in 5th from 3out, no ex from 2out, 5th of 17, 26l behind Briarsfield Paddy (12-0) at Ballybunion 3m ire ptp sft in Apr.
Persian City (IRE) 4-7fav (11-10) Mid-division, headway in 5th before straight, improved to lead 2 out where slight mistake, ridden and mistake last, strongly pressed run-in, all out, won at Down Royal 2m 6f hdl gd in May '09 beating Clarkey (11-3) by shd, 15 ran.
The Fox's Frolic (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 6th of 15, well behind Armaramak (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs gf.
Tiger Run (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Twrds rr of mid div, prog in 9th aftr 5out, ld aftr 3out, 1l adv last, so best, won at Kinsale 3m ire ptp gd in Jun beating Star Review (12-0) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Defying Gravity (IRE) 5-1 (11-0) Made all, jumped well, clear entering straight, ridden from 2 out, strongly pressed at last, kept on well run-in, won at Listowel 3m hts chs gf in Jun beating Strawhall Maul (11-0) by 1 3/4l, 17 ran.
