soon led, headed from 7th, remained prominent, no impression under pressure from 2 out, soon dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace
soon mid-division, reminders 6th, behind when pulled up before 3 out
mid-division best, moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no extra
chased leaders, dropped to 9th before 3 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on without threatening
mid-division, 8th 5 out, no impression and kept on same pace from 3 out
close up, led from 7th, headed before 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, 8th before 3 out, no extra approaching straight
always prominent, no impression under pressure in 2nd from before last, kept on same pace
soon behind, mistake and unseated rider 6 out
chased leaders, ridden in 5th approaching 7 out, dropped to 7th approaching straight, soon no impression
prominent, 2nd before 7 out, weakened 5 out
towards rear for most, never a factor
soon mid-division, 7th before 3 out, ridden in moderate 5th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on
chased leaders, closed from before 7 out, led travelling best before 2 out, clear when mistake last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
WINDS OF WAR is very much a chaser in the making and looks to have been found a decent opportunity to make a winning start over the bigger obstacles. He has run the occasional good race over timber and this should be his game. Rhinestorius may prove the chief threat as he got within half-a-length of Banna Man on his third start over fences at Killarney last week. Willies Girl was unfortunate not to make a winning debut over fences in February when just touched off by Cru at Thurles. She then ran very well in a Grade 3 here and would be an obvious choice on that form though her latest efforts over timber haven't been anywhere near that calibre. Chasing newcomer Melchizedek has been running well over timber and is one to note if taking to the bigger obstacles.
Blondies Dream (IRE) 5-2 (12-0) Made all, row from 2out, won at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp sft in Jun beating Only Rogue (12-0) by 3l, 14 ran.
Cooli Booli (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Always behind, completely tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Mister Bishop (11-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Jun.
Lisglynn Jim (IRE) 80-1 (11-9) Chasing leaders when not fluent 1st, soon lost place, ridden 6th, lost touch before next, pulled up before 8th, in a race won by Stagecoach Pearl (11-9) at Cartmel 2m 1f beg chs (4) gd, 8 ran.
Melchizedek (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Towards rear, ridden to go moderate 8th after 2 out, stayed on well without threatening run-in, 5th of 18, 4l behind Keep It Cool (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f Handicap Hurdle (80-102) (4-6yo) gd.
Oscarsgift (IRE) 50-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 11th of 15, 48l behind Coole Avenue (11-5) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Rhinestorius (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Close up, led from 7 out, joined 3 out, headed and dropped to 3rd next, renewed effort and kept on well run-in, not reach winner, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Banna Man (10-10) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd.
Tim'sbuddy (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Mid-division best, no extra and pulled up before 6 out, in a race won by Clan Tara (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chs hvy in Dec, 17 ran.
Topo Gigio (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, headway to moderate 6th 6 out, ridden into 4th 3 out, no impression in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 18l behind Dream Champion (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase fm in Jun.
Unanswered 33-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, 8th of 13, 41l behind Ah Ya Boy Ya (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase gd.
Vicockney (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Towards rear, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 23, 45l behind Nodouraboura (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf.
Winds Of War (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Mid-division, driven along halfway, no threat from 3 out, 14th of 18, well behind Gallery Man (11-0) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Jun.
Zauber (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Always behind, no extra from before 3 out, 9th of 10, well behind Askmeroe (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f beg chase hvy in Apr.
Bendare Dundat (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Prominent, led before 3rd until headed 5 out, dropped to 3rd before 2 out, no extra approaching last, weakened, 3rd of 11, 29l behind Inch Native (11-0) at Listowel 2m 3f mrs beg chs gf in Jun.
Kylenoe Fairy (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, closed before 5 out, 5th after next, lost place and no extra from after 3 out, 12th of 16, well behind Spirit Tornado (11-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun.
Streedagh Lady (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from before 4 out, 4th of 15, 30l behind Grand Opera (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gd in Jun.
Willies Girl (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened before 3 out, 12th of 14, 46l behind Carutomark (10-9) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf.
Goingetstough 50-1 (10-12) Led, mistake 1st and headed, soon disputed, niggled in 3rd before 7th, weakened before 5 out, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Frankford (10-10) at Kilbeggan 3m nov hdl fm in Jun, 13 ran.
Isourbell (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Mid-division, closer in 5th entering straight, soon ridden, kept on one paced from 2 out, 4th of 23, 11l behind Fine Call (10-9) at Cork 2m 4f mare hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf.
Blue Magneto (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Towards rear early, headway into 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, 12th of 16, well behind Mr Bones (11-3) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gf.
