chased leaders, 5th halfway, mid-division and ridden 5 out, no impression next, weakened
chased leader, 2nd halfway, led 6 out, disputed before 3 out, ridden in 3rd before straight, no extra in 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress into 5th 5 out, ridden after 3 out, stayed on into 3rd entering straight, fell 2 out
held up towards rear early, mid-division halfway, closer in 7th 5 out, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 6th 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
held up towards rear, ridden in moderate 8th 4 out, no impression next, weakened
chased leaders, mistake 4th, mid-division before halfway, weakened from 10th, pulled up before 11th
led, mistake and headed 6 out, disputed again before 3 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out where left 3rd, no extra before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden towards rear at 11th, weakened 6 out, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, progress into 4th when fell 6 out
towards rear, hampered and unseated rider 5th
always towards rear, slight mistake 4th, weakened 8th, pulled up before 9th
chased leaders early, slight mistake and lost place 6th, towards rear when bad mistake 6 out, soon ridden and no extra, weakened
reluctant to race and started behind, soon reminders and rear, trailing before 9th, pulled up before 11th
chased leaders, 4th halfway, weakened from 6 out
mid-division, fell 5th
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute before 3 out, ridden in lead before 2 out, kept on, headed run-in and no extra, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, 4th 5 out, ridden after 3 out, stayed on into 2nd 2 out, under pressure last, stayed on to lead run-in and kept on well closing stages
mid-division, closer in 6th at 10th, ridden 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
Lord Scoundrel landed the Galway Plate in great style with plenty of these behind and this even longer trip should be in his favour, though a 10lb rise makes this more difficult. Ballycasey was beaten just over two lengths into third and has since won a Grade B handicap at Killarney so he's no better off and seems better over shorter than this. Clarcam ran a brilliant race in the Plate though just appeared to run out of stamina in the closing stages and this is further. The veteran Your Busy won the race in 2014 and loves the track though it's difficult to see a teenager winning this ultra-tough event. FOLSOM BLUE has only won once in 18 starts over fences but has run some fine races in similar handicaps. He hasn't run since April but will be primed for this and is taken to double his tally. Realt Mor finally got back to winning ways at Ballinrobe, where he had Mad Brian behind, though that was over 2m1f and the latter will appreciate this trip and looks as though he's been prepared for the race.
Clarcam (FR) 5-2 (11-7) Chased leaders, mainly 3rd early, improved into close 2nd 6 out, disputed next, headed 2 out, slight mistake last and ridden, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 32l behind Alelchi Inois (11-3) at Galway 2m 7f gd in Jul.
Ballycasey (IRE) 13-8fav (11-10) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead after 5th, jumped well, driven out after last, readily, won at Killarney 2m 5f hcp sft in Aug beating Rightville Boy (9-10) by 3 3/4l, 8 ran.
Lord Scoundrel (IRE) 10-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, slight mistake last, 5th on outer before straight, led and stayed on well closing stages, won at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Yielding in Jul beating Alelchi Inois (11-1) by 1 1/4l, 22 ran.
Three Kingdoms (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, ridden 3 out, no impression before next, moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace closing stages, 5th of 13, 15 1/4l behind Devils Bride (11-10) at Galway 2m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
First Lieutenant (IRE) 7-1 (11-5) Held up 5th, dropped to 8th at 8th, ridden in 7th after 4 out, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 8, 12l behind Ballycasey (11-10) at Killarney 2m 5f hcp sft in Aug.
Shadow Catcher 33-1 (9-11) Soon chased leaders, slight mistakes last 2, 4th before straight, soon every chance, one pace from 1f out, 6th of 22, 6 1/2l behind Lord Scoundrel (10-7) at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Yielding in Jul.
Gas Line Boy (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, pressing for 2nd 3 out, stayed on same pace from next, 4th of 19, 12l behind Drop Out Joe (10-6) at Uttoxeter 3m 2f hcp lst (1) gd in Jun.
Folsom Blue (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 3rd 7 out, ridden in 7th 3 out, left 4th 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 16 1/2l behind Fletchers Flyer (11-4) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Realt Mor (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 6th, improved to challenge before 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden 2 out and pressed, disputed last, kept on well on far side run-in, asserted close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f Yielding in Aug beating Usa (11-2) by 1l, 7 ran.
Killer Crow (IRE) 5-2 (11-2) Raced 4th, 3rd after 1st, closed on leader 2 out, ridden in 2nd approaching straight, not fluent at last and stumbled, kept on strongly run-in, just held, 2nd of 5, hd behind Plinth (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Aug.
Mad Brian (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, ridden in 5th before 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 10 3/4l behind Realt Mor (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f Yielding in Aug.
Aranhill Chief (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd 5 out, led next, ridden 3 out, headed after next and soon disputed 2nd, no impression in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 4, 9 3/4l behind Snow Falcon (11-10) at Roscommon 3m gd in Aug.
Shesaportrait (IRE) 20-1 (10-7) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd at 1st, dropped to 4th after 3rd, niggled along after 4th, 5th after 5th, detached 4 out, no extra, 4th of 8, dist behind Screaming Rose (10-11) at Killarney 2m 6f Yielding in Aug.
Your Busy (IRE) 14-1 (12-3) Held up towards rear, ridden in 7th 5 out, no impression next, weakened before 3 out, 6th of 9, 35 1/4l behind Heist (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Sep.
Phil's Magic (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 5th before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 6th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Scamall Dubh (11-12) at Galway 2m 7f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Rightville Boy (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 2nd, reminders 7th, ridden 5 out, no impression 3 out, weakened, 5th of 8, 37 1/2l behind Kylecrue (9-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep.
Wrath Of Titans (IRE) 2-1fav (11-10) Raced in 4th, briefly pushed along after 4 out, 3rd 3 out and ridden in pursuit of leaders from next, went 2nd before last and kept on well run-in to lead close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Aug beating Powersbomb (11-3) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Aurora Bell (IRE) 6-1 (10-7) Mid-division, closer in 5th 5 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, soon no impression, 5th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Colms Dream (10-9) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Kylecrue (IRE) 10-3fav (9-10) Led before 1st, slight mistake 8th, asserted before 2 out, ridden after 2 out, kept on well, won at Listowel 2m 4f hcp sft in Sep beating Rightdownthemiddle (10-3) by 4 1/2l, 8 ran.
King's Wharf (IRE) Evensfav (10-5) Chased leaders, progress and slight mistake last when on terms, gained narrow lead run-in, kept on well, headed near line, 2nd of 13, nk behind Wildcatted (10-1) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
As De Pique (IRE) 8-1 (10-11) Mid-division, progress into 7th 5 out, ridden last, under pressure in 6th entering straight, stayed on final furlong, just held for places, 4th of 20, 7 1/4l behind On Fiddlers Green (11-1) at Galway 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
