mid-division, 8th after 4 out, soon ridden, 8th 2 out, kept on same pace
always behind
always towards rear
rear of mid-division, headway from 4 out, went close 2nd 2 out, niggled along to dispute lead and every chance when bad mistake last, not recover and soon dropped to 4th
prominent, ridden in 2nd 3 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, 7th after 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
towards rear when fell 2nd
tracked leaders, 3rd entering straight, ridden in 4th 2 out, left 3rd at last, kept on well run-in
mid-division, 7th 4 out, ridden and no impression from next
towards rear, some modest late headway
tracked leaders on inner, 6th entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, left 2nd at last, ran on well to lead close home
always towards rear
always behind
led, strongly pressed and ridden 2 out, joined briefly at last, headed and no extra close home
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 4 out, soon weakened
in rear, kept on same pace from 3 out
It's hardly surprising that Willie Mullins is striking while the iron is red hot with DE SENECUTE, who followed up her demolition job on the flat at Ballinrobe with an easy victory from a mark of 84 over timber at Cork. She has been raised to 105 for future handicaps so she's effectively 15lbs well in here. Morotai Marauder showed improved form over timber to land a Down Royal handicap but an 8lbs rise makes life more difficult while top weight Watermelon ran a shocker at Wexford last time after a fine effort at Clonmel. Double Kudos has won once in 20 starts over hurdles and has been chasing without success but he's dropped to a fair mark and could be challenging for place money.
Watermelon (IRE) 9-2fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th before 3 out, soon no impression, 9th of 16, well behind Cylindar Rattler (11-9) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Derrykeel (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Always behind, 12th of 14, 29l behind Campbonnais (11-0) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in Jun.
Morotai Marauder (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden into 4th 2 out, led before last, kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in May beating Watermelon (10-13) by 2l, 17 ran.
De Senectute (IRE) 4-7fav (11-0) Mid-division, progress travelling well into 3rd 3 out, led on bit before last, soon clear, not extended, won at Cork 2m Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (4-6yo) gf beating Templar Knight (11-2) by 4 1/2l, 11 ran.
Barna Gold (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 5th 2 out, 3rd entering straight, weakened approaching last, 9th of 16, 26l behind Novel Investment (11-12) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Erra Go On 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, mistake 3rd, moderate 10th from 4 out, no impression after next, 10th of 15, 45l behind Cuchulains Son (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hdl gd in May.
Book of Days (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, 21st of 22, well behind Merry Cowboy (11-5) at Naas 2m hcp hdl sft in Oct '08.
Carrleoni (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 20, 13l behind Bacher Boy (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jun.
To The Left (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th of 20, 38l behind Stakers (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in Jun.
Cartageno Directa (GER) 25-1 (11-3) In rear, no danger approaching 5 out, kept on, 7th of 16, 34l behind Cylindar Rattler (11-9) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd.
Jack Cool (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Soon mid-division, moderate 8th approaching 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 14, 37l behind Saponara (10-9) at Kilbeggan 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf in May.
Utrillo's Art (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on from 3 out, 8th of 18, 23l behind Raheenwood (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jun.
Nota Bene (GER) 25-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, weakened from 4 out, 10th of 17, 28l behind City Hustler (10-5) at Gowran Park 2m Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (4-6yo) gf in Jun.
Zhdanovichy (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Youngblood (11-3) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 0-95 gd in Jun '07.
Boujis Bhoys (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress from 3rd, led from 5 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, soon weakened, 7th of 17, 40l behind Satwa King (10-8) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Dec.
Double Kudos (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, went moderate 7th before straight, soon no impression and kept on without threatening, 5th of 15, 24l behind Penny's Bill (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chase gd in May.
Metal Madness (IRE) 14-1 (10-8) In rear, no impression from 4 out, 9th of 17, 27l behind City Hustler (10-5) at Gowran Park 2m Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (4-6yo) gf in Jun.
Easi On The Eye (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden in 6th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 7l behind Moi Desire (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl fm in Jun.
Verumontanum (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, headway into 7th 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on same pace in 6th last, 6th of 16, 2l behind Hamalka (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 5yo mdn hdl gf.
Red Kingdom (IRE) 15-2 (10-12) Held up towards rear, went 3rd at 8th, 5 lengths down in 2nd when left in lead last, kept on, driven out, won at Perth 2m nov chs (4) gf in Jun beating Stagecoach Pearl (10-12) by 1l, 6 ran.
Johnee Joblot (IRE) 16-1 (10-11) Held up towards rear, headway passing 4 out, 7th 3 out, ridden in 6th and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 18, 13l behind Duroob (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in May.
