tracked leaders, challenged and on terms 3 out, led 2 out, headed last where mistake, kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, pushed along straight, no impression under pressure from before last, kept on well run-in
tracked leaders, challenged and led last, stayed on well run-in
led, joined and slight mistake 3rd, narrowly headed 4th, remained prominent, slight mistake 6th, lost place 4 out, soon dropped to last, no extra 3 out and eased
held up towards rear, closed on outer from 4 out, challenged travelling smoothly and on terms next, headed and slight mistake 2 out, one pace from before last
towards rear, took keen hold, slight mistake 6th, not much room after 4 out, chased leaders and slight mistake 2 out, no impression from before last, kept on well run-in
tracked leaders, a little keen, no extra when slight mistakes 3 out and 2 out
tracked leader, on terms 3rd, gained narrow lead 4th, slight mistake 4 out, joined 3 out, headed before 2 out, soon no impression
towards rear, slight mistake 4th and pushed along briefly, chased leaders but no impression and not fluent 2 out, one pace
took keen hold, held up in touch, slight mistake 5th, not much room after 4 out, not fluent 3 out, switched right towards outer, no impression and not fluent 2 out, eased from before last where mistake
A decent prize has attracted a strong line-up with most entering the fray in good form. Winter Lion followed a victory on the Flat at Limerick with an all-the-way success over timber at Bellewstown but the assessor has had his say with a massive 13lb rise. Tigris River started favourite in that latter event and though not getting involved stayed on near the finish and should get much closer on the revised terms. ANCIENT SANDS is the only course and distance winner and was conceding subsequent winner Time For Mabel 11lb when beating her here so should have no problems confirming the form and is handed the vote. Queen Alphabet won on the Flat at Ballinrobe last month and has a chance with Ruby on board while connections of Flaviana will be looking for compensation after she was unluckily disqualified from first at Wexford after edging to the right on the run-in.
Cliff House (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, improved to challenge 2 out, led after 2 out, ridden and strongly pressed before last, disputed run-in, just held close home, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Shanpallas (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 6th at 6th (usual 3 out), ridden in 5th 3f out, 4th at last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 13, 4 1/2l behind Bamako Moriviere (11-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Time For Mabel (FR) 3-1fav (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on strongly run-in, comfortably, won at Limerick 2m gd in Jul beating Bitview Colin (11-3) by 4l, 11 ran.
Winter Lion (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Soon led, ridden and went on from 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, stayed on well run-in, comfortably, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Grand Partner (11-0) by 7 1/2l, 12 ran.
Queen Alphabet (IRE) 3-1fav (9-2) Tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 4f, pushed along over 2f out and soon went a few lengths clear, ridden over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, won at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp fll Yielding in Jun beating Little Stampy (8-12) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
My Manekineko 7-1 (9-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden to go 3rd over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Lilly The Lioness (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Voluptueux (FR) 16-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, eased before 2 out, last of 11, dist behind Time For Mabel (11-9) at Limerick 2m gd in Jul.
Bitview Colin (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Led, headed before 5th, ridden to regain lead entering straight, headed before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Time For Mabel (11-9) at Limerick 2m gd in Jul.
Flaviana (IRE) 5-1 (10-12) Held up, 12th halfway, progress 3 out, 5th entering straight and challenged 2 out, jumped right last, led and edged right run-in, kept on under pressure, held on, finished 1st, placed 2nd, won at Wexford 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun beating Coolfighter (10-3) by shd, 14 ran.
Loyalty Card (IRE) 9-2 (9-8) Tracked leaders and led after 1f, ridden and headed under 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 13, 5 3/4l behind Papal Motel (8-4) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Yes Sir Brian (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders and ran freely early, led 1st, slight mistake 4 out, pressed before next, attempted to run out and unseated rider 3 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f gd in Jun.
Tigris River (IRE) 6-1cfav (11-10) Soon raced in 8th, pushed along 4 out, chased leaders and kept on same pace from after next, 4th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Winter Lion (10-3) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
