chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, moved up on outer approaching 4th, improved to dispute lead 5 out, close 2nd before straight travelling well, led before 2 out, ridden to assert before last, stayed on well
tracked leaders, went 3rd after 4 out, ridden into straight, in pursuit of winner 2 out, not go with winner from before last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 5 out, narrow leader before straight, soon ridden, headed before 2 out, soon switched to outer and no impression in 4th, kept on same pace
towards rear, no extra from 3rd, soon pulled up
prominent, mistake 4th, soon lost place and no extra
waited with, pushed along from 3rd, moderate 6th and no impression from 3 out
towards rear, no danger from before 4th
waited with, a bit slow 1st and briefly pushed along, moderate 5th before 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace
led, jumped left 2nd, headed 5 out, dropped to moderate 7th from 3 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, 3rd before 4 out, 4th before next, close 3rd again before straight, soon ridden, in pursuit of winner 2 out, no impression in 3rd from before last, kept on same pace
Prospective punters should be aware of the jockey arrangements in all races today but will have few problems supporting Richard Johnson on board DEVILS BRIDE. Willie Mullins' was surprisingly beaten when attempting to make all in his third bumper start at Galway but the two victories he achieved earlier were a bonus as his pedigree shouts jumping. Waylander was a long way behind him at Roscommon in June and showed little on his only start over timber but Mick Hourigan will be delighted to find AP McCoy on board Holeinthewall Bar, who disappointed at Listowel last time but had run well in his previous two races. Tellherimhere has had plenty of chances but could prove best of the remainder under her regular rider.
Devils Bride (IRE) 6-5fav (12-3) Led, joined briefly 3f out, soon ridden and went clear entering straight, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed and dropped to 4th close home, 4th of 7, 1l behind Merrion Row (11-7) at Galway 2m N H flat in Aug.
Focail Maith 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, wandered around before 2nd, mistake 5th, 7th 4 out, ridden in 7th 3 out, soon no impression, 6th of 20, 24l behind Bishops Road (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft.
Holeinthewall Bar (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th 4 out, struggling from before next, no extra in 8th approaching straight, 8th of 16, 33l behind Asockastar (11-7) at Listowel 2m 5yo mdn hdl sft in Sep.
Native Brook (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 7th of 8, well behind Kilcarry Bridge (11-1) at Sligo 2m 2f Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) sft in May.
Northern Dream (FR) 33-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, weakened halfway, completely tailed off when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Lagan Canal (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl sft in Sep, 18 ran.
Once In A Lifetime (IRE) 7-1 (12-0) Chsd ldrs, 2nd 5out, no ex 4out & bhnd when pu qckly bef 3out, in a race won by Inchidaly Ross (12-0) at Aghabullogue 3m ire ptp sft in Jan, 10 ran.
Patrolman (USA) 40-1 (11-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 14, 49l behind Curley Bill (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Waylander (IRE) 11-2 (11-11) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 7f out, ridden and challenged 2f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 10l behind Bonobo (12-0) at Tramore 2m N H flat gd.
Dawn Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Behind early, headway after 3 out, moderate 9th entering straight, 7th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 18, 23l behind Jansboy (10-13) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl gd.
Tellherimhere (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, kept on same pace, lost 3rd close home, 4th of 17, 11l behind Araku Valley (10-13) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl sft.
Macro (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Took keen hold and tracked leaders on outer, 3rd 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, 18th of 20, 42l behind Mr Fiftyone (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat sft.
