soon disputed lead, in front into straight, forged on under pressure final furlong, stayed on
rear of mid-division, no extra under pressure approaching straight
slowly into stride, never better than mid-division
towards rear, no impression and kept on without threatening under pressure straight
soon disputed lead, 2nd into straight, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong
tracked leaders, moderate 3rd into straight, chased winner final furlong, not getting there and kept on same pace closing stages
tracked leaders, moderate 5th into straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 7th early, kept on same pace under pressure straight
prominent, moderate 4th into straight, soon no extra
towards rear, no impression and kept on without threatening under pressure straight
chased leaders, 6th early, no impression under pressure into straight
soon mid-division, 8th early, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening straight
towards rear, no impression and kept on without threatening under pressure straight
Selecting a three-year-old with a massive weight in an all-aged handicap hardly seems logical but BONNIE ACCLAMATION carried a big weight to victory over the C&D on Monday with such ease that a 5lb penalty appears unlikely to prevent a follow up. Soft conditions were almost certainly the reason for that success and similar conditions here which should also help. First In Command get competitive but Under Review does his winning on Polytrack and has reached a place once in 14 starts on Turf. Hello Man won this a year ago from a 3lb higher mark when the going was on the soft side. He showed a little bit more dash at Naas last time and looks the main threat to the selection.
Bonnie Acclamation (IRE) 11-2 (9-6) Soon led and disputed, in front into straight, soon clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Listowel 6f 3yo hcp 0-70 beating Elusive Fairy (8-13) by 8l, 13 ran.
Hello Man (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Towards rear in centre, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 20, 7l behind Rigid Rock (8-12) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Aug.
Under Review (IRE) 14-1 (9-12) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 13th of 20, 9l behind Rigid Rock (8-12) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Aug.
Polar Explorer (IRE) 20-1 (9-7) Soon mid-division, headway on rail to challenge and every chance 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 7th of 16, 14l behind Acushladear (8-10) at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65 in Jul.
If Paradise 12-1 (9-3) Led and disputed, led halfway, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra and weakened over 1f out, 12th of 14, 16l behind Just On Fire (9-6) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 gd.
Mountain Mama (IRE) 20-1 (9-9) Towards rear, some headway early straight, 10th on inner 1 1/2f out, kept on under pressure final furlong, 6th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Lombrici (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Aug.
Sable (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 9th of 14, 13l behind Just On Fire (9-6) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 gd.
Pagan Steps (IRE) 50-1 (9-6) Led or disputed lead, headed early straight, soon no extra and weakened, 14th of 15, 20l behind Topadee (8-13) at Tipperary 7f app hcp 47-60 gf in Aug.
Captain James (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, 10th over 2f out, soon no impression, 15th of 18, 16l behind Pimlico Sound (9-2) at Cork 7f hcp 47-60 gd in May.
Miss Fantastick (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Prominent, weakened from over 2f out, tailed off, last of 12, 44l behind Gagnant (10-0) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 in Aug.
Tara Tartan (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Tracked leaders on outer, 3rd halfway, no extra from early straight, weakened, 17th of 18, 26l behind Prince Of Fashion (9-9) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gd in Jul.
Style Majic (USA) 25-1 (7-13) Never a factor, in rear from halfway, virtually pulled up in straight, tailed off, last of 14, well behind Cool Athlete (9-3) at Dundalk 1m hcp pol in Jul.
Florry Knox (IRE) 10-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, driven along in 8th early straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 10l behind Extra Steps (9-5) at Dundalk 1m hcp 50-70 pol in Aug.
First In Command (IRE) 9-1 (9-6) In rear, ran on inside final furlong, nearest finish, 6th of 12, 4 1/2l behind Valmina (9-5) at Wolverhampton 6f hcp (0-65) (6) pol.
Tamujin (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Soon mid-division, improved to track leaders halfway, no extra over 3f out, last of 11, well behind Haleniya (9-0) at Tramore 1m 4f 3yo & 4yo mdn gf in Aug.
Redmolly (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Mid-division, moderate 8th halfway, ridden in 7th and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace, 9th of 14, 18l behind Katherine Lee (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn stks pol.
Orpens Peach (IRE) 5-1fav (8-11) Mid-division on inner, driven along in 7th halfway, no impression on winner in 5th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 7l behind Kateeva (8-1) at Listowel 6f hcp 50-80 sft.
