always behind, trailing 5f out, tailed off
mid-division, progress into 3rd 4f out, close 3rd entering straight, ridden 2f out, went 2nd 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
rear of mid-division, closer in 5th 4f out, soon ridden, moderate 5th entering straight, kept on one paced
mid-division, ridden in 6th 4f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders, improved to lead 5f out, joined 3f out, ridden and regained lead entering straight, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th 5f out, improved to dispute lead on inner 3f out, ridden and headed entering straight, 3rd 1 1/2f out, soon no extra
took keen hold and tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd 5f out, ridden 4f out, soon no impression
always behind, trailing 5f out, completely tailed off
led, headed 5f out, soon ridden and weakened
Winning point-to-pointer Deputy's Pass put a moderate hurdling debut at Punchestown behind him to finish an excellent runner-up at Roscommon but looks a staying type so may find a couple of these too quick. Estilaam showed nothing in his first two runs but did much better when runner-up to Frontline at Killarney. However that was in July of last year and the absence has to be a concern as does the winner showing little subsequently. That's Nice didn't take to hurdles at Roscommon a fortnight ago but had some decent form in bumpers previously and a fast pace would see him difficult to keep out of the frame though THOMAS LEDGER looks the one to be on. Harry Rogers' charge has been steadily progressive and has been a bit unfortunate to come up strong opposition in his last two starts. He would have finished closer to First To Boogie at Bellewstown but for getting unbalanced and Katie Walsh can steer him home.
Alfiethegreat 66-1 (11-0) Raced towards outer, held up early, progress to lead after about 2f, joined halfway, soon headed, remained prominent, dropped to 6th 5f out, soon behind, tailed off, 6th of 7, well behind Sheamus (11-9) at Galway 2m 2f NH flat gd.
Deputy's Pass (IRE) 10-3 (11-12) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, progress into 6th after 4 out, ridden in 5th 3 out, stayed on into 2nd last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 1 3/4l behind She's A Leader (11-5) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug.
Estilaam (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along in 8th 4f out, no impression in 5th 2f out, kept on well final furlong to 2nd close home, 2nd of 14, 1l behind Frontline (12-0) at Killarney 2m 1f NH flat gf in Jul '13.
Minella Arts (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Norabelle.
Sandymount Duke (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, ridden 5th, under pressure halfway, never a factor, 9th of 12, well behind Riverside City (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f 5yo mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Thats Nice (IRE) 13-2 (11-4) Always towards rear, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor, 11th of 16, 24l behind Talk The Lingo (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl gd.
Thomas Ledger (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Tracked leaders, took keen hold early, soon 3rd, pushed along under 4f out, challenged 2f out, 2nd inside final furlong, a bit awkward on road 150yds out, one pace, just held on for 2nd, 2nd of 8, 1 3/4l behind First To Boogie (12-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f ldy N H flat gd in Aug.
Lola Kabana (IRE) Craigsteel mare out of Koko Kabana.
Premier Style (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra in 3rd entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 15l behind Behana (11-2) at Galway 2m mrs N H flat gf.
