chased leaders, moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, tailed off
soon mid-division, progress to dispute lead travelling well after 3 out, soon led, strongly pressed and joined from 2 out, slight mistake last, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
attempted to make all, joined from 3 out, soon headed, 4th before straight, hampered and no extra from 2 out
soon mid-division, no extra from 3 out, behind when pulled up before last
tracked leaders, no extra from 3 out, tailed off
soon mid-division, closer order 4th, lost place and when mistakes 5 out and 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off
towards rear for most, dropped behind and ridden from 6th, pulled up before 5 out
prominent, weakened 5 out, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, closer in 2nd before straight, no impression in 3rd when fell 2 out
tracked leaders, pushed along from 6 out, no extra and pulled up before next
soon rear of mid-division, improved to chase leaders from 3 out, moderate 6th before straight, left moderate 3rd and kept on without threatening from after 2 out
prominent, dropped to moderate 8th approaching straight, soon no impression, tailed off
mid-division best, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out
soon mid-division, closer in moderate 4th approaching straight, soon closed under pressure, challenged and on terms from 2 out, led and stayed on best run-in
towards rear, improved to chase leaders after 3 out, moderate 5th and no impression before straight, kept on same pace under pressure
towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
soon prominent, no extra from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
The first division of a very moderate handicap in which the market could prove a good guide. Kalmez was beaten a short-head by Ever Dreaming over this trip at Tramore in April and would have a major chance on that form, though he's since run poorly on the Flat. SATWA KING wasn't far behind at Tramore and, though since well beaten at Limerick over the minimum trip, looks as though he's ready to win again soon and today could be his day. Dual winning bumper Character Actor produced his best form over hurdles when runner-up to Dineur at Bangor and a repeat of that effort would see him go close while Lord Liscreagh hasn't had much experience and was noted staying on at Tipperary last time.
Character Actor (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Tracked winner, disputed lead and clear from 4th, ridden and every chance between last 2, no extra flat, 2nd of 11, 1 3/4l behind Dineur (11-0) at Bangor 2m 1f NH mdn hdl (4) gd in May.
Bean Chroi Bhriste (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Always prominent on outer, kept on same pace under pressure from after 2 out, 4th of 16, 16l behind Highdownhill (11-3) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in May.
Lake Return (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Always prominent, moderate 3rd 2 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 9l behind Tear Drops (11-8) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Rhum And Coke (FR) 11-1 (11-0) Soon mid-division, 10th approaching 4 out, no impression from next, 10th of 15, 25l behind Vinnes Friend (11-6) at Tipperary 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gf in May.
Unwanted Gift (IRE) 6-1fav (11-3) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from before next, 4th of 16, 15l behind Hevelius (11-1) at Clonmel 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in May.
Max Drive (IRE) 25-1 (10-7) Mid-division, 9th 3 out, kept on same pace from before last without troubling principals, 6th of 22, 11l behind Uncle Taffy (10-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens02 gd in May.
Epic Hero (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened before 4 out, completely tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Like The Da (11-5) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in May.
Mocklershill (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from 4 out, 14th of 18, well behind Kayanna's Back (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Sep.
G'Day Molly (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Seamies Dream (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
Kalmez (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Always prominent, led 4 out, soon clear until strongly pressed run-in and headed on line, 2nd of 12, shd behind Ever Dreaming (10-6) at Tramore 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
Satwa King (FR) 12-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 10th approaching 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from after next, 6th of 18, 26l behind Moon Dice (11-12) at Limerick 2m hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in May.
Valours Minion (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, 9th of 23, 40l behind Jakros (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gd in May.
Galvanising (AUS) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 11th 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 10th of 16, 25l behind Uncle Taffy (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in May.
Kalico Kim (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Towards rear, mistake 5th, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Get In There (10-7) at Limerick 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-95 hvy in Jan, 18 ran.
Mr Aitch (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Never better than mid-division, 12th of 25, 23l behind Kitty's Lord (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in May.
Twentyeleven (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 3 out, 11th of 18, 20l behind Three Way Bond (11-8) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Lucky Dolphin (IRE) 10-1 (10-1) Soon mid-division, 7th after 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from after next, 4th of 16, 5l behind Take A Shot (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Lord Liscreagh (IRE) 20-1 (10-9) Soon towards rear, kept on without threatening from after 3 out, 9th of 16, 20l behind Take A Shot (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Mats Teacher (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Soon towards rear, 11th approaching 4 out, soon no impression, 13th of 16, well behind Take A Shot (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Ri Na Tire (IRE) 25-1 (10-9) Chased leaders, 9th before 4 out, no extra from after next, 15th of 18, well behind Some Gem (10-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
The Boss's Choice (IRE) 25-1 (10-3) Towardsr rear, headway to chase leaders straight, no impression under pressure from before last, kept on without threatening, 4th of 18, 6l behind Some Gem (10-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd.