led, jumped well, slowed pace after 5th, went on 7 out, got in a little close 5 out, joined but still travelling well approaching straight, great jump to assert 2 out, stayed on well, comfortably
chased leaders, keen hold and closer in 4th after 5th, under pressure approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
chased leader, ridden to get on terms approaching straight, not match winner 2 out and soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders, dropped to 5th and ridden approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before 2 out
slightly slow jump 3rd, waited with, slightly slow jump 6 out, ridden from 3 out, 6th into straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening
waited with in rear, struggling from before 3 out, soon no impression
mistake 2nd, waited with, went 3rd approaching straight, no impression and kept on same pace from 2 out
BAILY GREEN is taking on some promising chasers here but has been so impressive in his two victories at Roscommon that he can defy his double penalty. It's a surprise to see Bullock Harbour running over this trip as he scored over 2m5f at Roscommon before a very poor effort at Killarney last week, which definitely wasn't his true form. Gimli's Rock was well behind the selection at Roscommon last month but Imperial Shabra is very experienced over fences though a strike-rate of 1-24 isn't encouraging. Lend A Hand Son followed a victory on fast ground at Tramore by finishing a long way behind Baily Green on softer ground at Roscommon and it's unlikely he can make up that sort of ground.
Baily Green (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Made all, jumped a bit right, clear 4th, in control from 4 out, hit last, kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Roscommon 2m nov chs gs in Jun beating Galloping Gander (11-12) by 4l, 7 ran.
Bullock Harbour (IRE) 5-2fav (11-5) Prominent, disputed lead from 6th, headed 4 out and soon under pressure, soon checked slightly, weakened quickly before 3 out, soon trailing, last of 6, well behind Catcherinscratcher (10-12) at Killarney 2m 6f nov chs.
Gimli's Rock (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Soon well off pace towards rear, no impression under pressure from 4 out, kept on same pace, 4th of 7, 19l behind Baily Green (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov chs gs in Jun.
Imperial Shabra (IRE) 7-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, 3rd 4 out, soon ridden and outpaced, moderate 4th next, plenty to do in 4th at last, stayed on strongly on inner run-in to lead close home, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 8Evens16 beating Fairly Definite (10-2) by 3/4l, 13 ran.
Lend A Hand Son (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Soon well off pace in rear, niggled along from 4th, never a factor, 6th of 7, 28l behind Baily Green (11-12) at Roscommon 2m nov chs gs in Jun.
Doctor Deejay (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Held up, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 6th of 8, 40l behind Carlingford Lough (10-5) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl sft.
Shabra Charity (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Soon tracked leaders, 3rd approaching straight, 2nd 3 out, dropped to 4th and kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 10, 10l behind Our Eric (10-9) at Roscommon 3m hcp hdl sft.
