held up towards rear, progress into 5th after 4 out, closer 3 out, ridden to challenge before 2 out, disputed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd before last, kept on same pace run-in
held up towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, mistake 4 out, soon ridden, no impression 3 out
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead briefly 3 out, soon headed, under pressure in 4th 2 out, no extra before last where fell
held up behind leaders, slight mistake 1st, 5th halfway, ridden and closer 3 out, under pressure in 5th before 2 out, 3rd last, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, slight mistake 3rd, soon dropped towards rear, mistake 7th, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 6th 2 out, no impression before last where left moderate 4th, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, closer 4 out where slight mistake, improved to challenge and mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra before next
chased leader, 3rd halfway, challenged between horses 3 out, soon led travelling well, ridden and joined 2 out, asserted before last, kept on strongly
led, ridden and headed 3 out, no extra in 6th next, kept on one pace
Willie Mullins won this a year ago and Wood Breizh was narrowly beaten on the Flat at Bellewstown which should have set him up nicely for this and he's quite well handicapped. Conduct Yourself won a strong Cork handicap in April but has struggled from her new mark while it was soft ground when Little Mitch won at Wexford in April so some rain would enhance her claim. Dawn Raider is still a maiden but has some fair form which is why he keeps attracting support and he's been a beaten favourite in his last five starts. Ask Susan was disappointing at Bellewstown but would have a chance on her earlier form but this could be the day COURTNCATCHER returns to winning ways as he's been running well in similar handicaps and was in the lead at this trip at Roscommon last time.
Conduct Yourself (IRE) 6-1 (11-3) Mid-division, took closer order on outer from 3 out and 4th after next, ridden before last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 10, 3 3/4l behind Lachares (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Whatsforuwontgobyu (IRE) 5-1 (9-9) Towards rear, pushed along over 3f out, ridden 2f out, some progress when checked 1 1/2f out, no impression final furlong, 15th of 19, 10 3/4l behind Zeftan (9-6) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jun.
Little Mitch (IRE) 8-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, closer in 3rd 5 out, led after 3 out, soon ridden, stayed on well under pressure from last, won at Wexford 2m 4f hcp sft in Apr beating Admiral Brian (11-3) by 3l, 14 ran.
Ask Susan (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th before 3 out, no impression in 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 14 1/2l behind William B (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Wood Breizh (FR) 11-2 (8-9) Led, pressed 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, disputed inside final furlong, headed close home, 3rd of 10, 3/4l behind Song Of Namibia (10-0) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 9-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, led 4 out, ridden from 3 out, headed after next, no extra in 3rd after last, 3rd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Presenting Julio (10-0) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Dawn Raider (IRE) 3-1fav (11-12) Disputed early, chased leaders after 1st, close up and disputed again from 5th, slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden in 2nd, no impression on leader before last, kept on one pace run-in and dropped to 4th, 4th of 16, 12 3/4l behind Ronava (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Coolmill (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 5th, narrowly headed after 3 out and pushed along before next, ridden to dispute lead run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 15, nk behind Double Speak (11-11) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Phil The Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division on inner, 8th from 2 out, soon pushed along, no impression and weakened before last, 9th of 10, 24 1/2l behind Lachares (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jun.
