raced 3rd, took closer order at 3rd, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and no impression on leaders before 2 out, effort after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in
led, headed before 3rd, not fluent in 2nd at 4th and reminder, took closer order before 3 out, led before 2 out, ridden and kept on well run-in
ran 4th, not fluent at 1st, took closer order at 3rd, under pressure and detached in 4th before 2 out, weakened 2 out
tracked leader in 2nd, led before 3rd, increased advantage 4 out, reduced lead before 3 out, headed before 2 out, switched left before last, no impression on winner run-in
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An excellent turnout with five last-time-out winners including two on hat-tricks. BIALYSTOK (NAP) ended the last campaign with a double completed in a Grade B handicap at Punchestown. He took his chance in the Galway Hurdle and ran a cracker, beaten less than six lengths. Sherodan is rated 8lb below and will only be receiving 5lb but his stable is in fine form and an easy maiden victory at Ballinrobe bodes well for his chances. The mare Bloomfield Bijou showed real battling qualities to land a Punchestown handicap and gets the allowance while The Wallpark still looked short on experience when scoring at Killarney. None of the remaining trio can be dismissed in an intriguing event.
Bialystok (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Mid division, 10th halfway, pushed along after 2 out, ridden to go 7th after the last, kept on one pace run-in, 7th of 19, 5 1/2l behind Zarak The Brave (11-5) at Galway 2m hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
The Wallpark (IRE) 4-7fav (11-12) Disputed until headed and tracked leader after 2nd, jumped right 5th, pushed along before 3 out, challenged next, ridden and led before last where slight mistake, stayed on well, asserted closing stages, won at Killarney 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Ninth Loch (11-9) by 3/4l, 14 ran.
Zolpharine (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Always prominent, 2nd and pushed along after 2 out, ridden to lead at last, stayed on well, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Sep beating Rock Ya Boy Ya (11-12) by 5l, 14 ran.
Broomfield Bijou (IRE) 6-1fav (11-9) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 3rd entering straight, disputed 2nd last, stayed on to lead close home, all out at line and just held on, won at Punchestown 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating By Your Side (10-11) by ns, 25 ran.
Fiveonefive (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Rear, 11th halfway, no impression 2f out, one paced final furlong, 9th of 13, 11l behind Filey Bay (11-0) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
My Gaffer (IRE) 8-11fav (11-4) Prominent, joined leader going well 2 out, ridden to lead last, stayed on well flat, won at Limerick 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May beating Littlefoot (11-4) by 3/4l, 18 ran.
Sherodan (IRE) 8-11fav (11-12) Made all, mistake 2nd, left clear from 3 out, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug beating The Vegas Raider (11-12) by 11l, 14 ran.
