soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, pushed along from 3f out, closed 2f out, on terms over 1f out, soon narrowly headed, stayed on well closing stages to lead on line
soon led, headed inside first 2f, chased leader until led again over 2f out, joined over 1f out, soon regained narrow lead, kept on well, headed on line
chased leaders, 4th approaching halfway, closed 2f out, 5th 1f out, soon no impression and one pace
towards rear, some headway but no impression and one pace from over 1f out
held up, 11th approaching halfway, no impression from over 1f out
mid-division early, 9th approaching halfway, ridden to go 6th 1f out, chased leaders and kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong
mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, headway on inner 2f out, 3rd 1f out, soon no impression and one pace
dwelt, towards rear early, 10th approaching halfway, no impression over 1f out until kept on well without threatening inside final furlong
towards rear, headway into 9th over 1f out and no impression, kept on well without threatening inside final furlong
towards rear, closed 2f out, 8th 1f out, no impression when briefly impeded inside final furlong and kept on without threatening between horses
slowly into stride and detached in rear for much, never a factor
soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, 4th 1f out, soon no impression and one pace
led inside first 2f, soon went on until headed over 2f out and weakened quickly
chased leaders, 3rd approaching halfway, lost place and no extra from over 1f out
dwelt, soon mid-division, 8th approaching halfway, under pressure into straight, 7th 1f out, no impression when tight for room inside final furlong, one pace
FAIRY FLUTE (NAP) was making her debut for Gordon Elliott and having her first start since August when a fast-finishing second behind the in-form Not A Bad Oul Day at Limerick last month, and as the winner is now rated 87 she should be capable of defying a 5lb rise. Grainne's Dream has moved to the champion jumps trainer after showing ability for Willie McCreery though mainly at Dundalk. My Painter is generally consistent at this level though doesn't win very often while Tennessee Waltz has won twice at Dundalk but never been placed on Turf. Hard Times produced a shock at Listowel last month but showed it was no fluke with a close third at Bellewstown last week and is still on a very lowly mark so should get into the action.
Grainne's Dream (IRE) 7-2 (9-0) Chased leader, ridden and every chance until winner went on over 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner, weakened and lost two places well inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Song Of Shadows (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f mdn stks (5) pol in Dec.
My Painter (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Tracked leader in 3rd, 2nd 4f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, lost 4th closing stages, 5th of 15, 3l behind Path Of Silver (9-7) at Tipperary 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Ti Amo (IRE) 9-1 (9-12) Prominent, 5th halfway, no impression over 1f out, eased final 100 yards, 7th of 14, 27 1/4l behind Punches Pious (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp hvy in Jun.
Song Of The Sky 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, disputed 5th before halfway, reminders 3f out, disputed 7th into straight, no extra from over 1f out, 10th of 15, 12 1/4l behind Hard Times (8-8) at Listowel 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Tamara Love (IRE) 6-1 (8-8) Soon led narrowly, ridden and headed over 2f out, weakened over 1f out, slightly hampered inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Hasselnott (9-11) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Fairy Flute (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Soon towards rear, pushed along before halfway, some headway in moderate 10th 1f out on outer, stayed on strongly final furlong, not quite get to winner, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Not A Bad Oul Day (10-0) at Limerick 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Arlecchino's Rock 16-1 (9-11) Chased leader, 6th halfway, under pressure and lost place 3f out, weakened under 2f out, 14th of 15, 13 1/2l behind Path Of Silver (9-7) at Tipperary 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Tennesse Waltz (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Rear, 12th halfway, pushed along to 6th 1 1/2f out, soon ridden, kept on well final furlong to 4th close home, nearest finish, 4th of 15, 2 1/4l behind Path Of Silver (9-7) at Tipperary 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Oor Jock (IRE) 10-1 (9-6) Mid-division, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Alans Pride (9-11) at Limerick 7f gf in Jun.
Gold Struck 20-1 (9-4) Towards rear, slightly impeded when switched left 1 1/2f out, stayed on well without threatening final furlong, 5th of 15, 9 1/4l behind Lightening Stricks (8-12) at Listowel 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Hard Times (IRE) 12-1 (8-12) Slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, pushed along and some headway over 2f out, ridden in 8th over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1l behind Rose Anjou (9-11) at Bellewstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Knights Templar (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden and improved to 8th 1f out, kept on final furlong, never on terms, 6th of 15, 4 1/4l behind Path Of Silver (9-7) at Tipperary 7f hcp gf in Jul.
Badger Daly (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd entering straight, weakened under 2f out, 10th of 15, 30l behind Cosmic Symbol (8-9) at Gowran Park 1m hcp hvy in Jun.
Mctaggart (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) In rear, 15th halfway, bit short of room over 2f out, improved to 8th 1f out, kept on, never on terms, 6th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Cosmic Symbol (8-9) at Gowran Park 1m hcp hvy in Jun.
Oh So Sensible (IRE) 14-1 (8-8) Pushed along from stalls and settled in mid-division, slight stumble under 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on into 6th inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Cappadocia (9-11) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Zircon (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th halfway, no impression 3f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, 9th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Ruby Shoes (9-0) at Tipperary 7f mdn gd in Jun.
Runyon Rattler (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Held up, 9th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 11 1/4l behind Diodorus (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Jul.
Atlantic Jet (IRE) 66-1 (10-3) Dwelt, always behind, no impression from 3f out, 12th of 13, 20 1/4l behind Cannonball (9-5) at Curragh 1m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
