mid-division, 5th before 3 out, pushed along approaching straight, ridden and no impression before 2 out, no extra when bad mistake last
tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression in mid-division when mistake 2 out, no extra
mid-division, not fluent jumping, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression in mid-division when mistake 2 out, stayed on to go 7th at last, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway to track leaders when slight mistake 3 out, 3rd entering straight, ridden and no impression after 2 out, 6th at last, no extra
towards rear early, soon mid-division, headway after 3 out, 2nd entering straight, led 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no impression in 3rd at last, kept on one pace
prominent, led after 1st, not fluent next, ridden and headed before 2 out, no impression in 5th at last, no extra
tracked leaders, dropped to mid-division 5th, ridden and no extra before 2 out
towards rear, jumped big 3rd, pushed along in rear after 3 out, mid-division 2 out, soon good headway and went 2nd at last, ridden and kept on well without reaching winner, never nearer
mid-division, 5th halfway, 4th before 3 out, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, 4th at last, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no extra before 2 out
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, no extra in mid-division when pulled up before last
held up towards rear, some headway on inner when not clear run before 2 out, switched right after 2 out, 8th at last, soon ridden and no impression, kept on one pace
towards rear, mid-division 3 out, soon progress on outer, 5th 2 out, 2nd after 2 out, pushed along and led before last, kept on well
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 3 out
led, not fluent 1st and soon headed, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened before 2 out
towards rear, mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression when not fluent 2 out, no extra
prominent, tracked leaders after 1st, not fluent 5th, pushed along after 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, no extra
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A very competitive field for this big prize with Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins both saddling four. The former's Fils D'oudairies heads the weights after completing a double in a Tipperary Grade 3 under Jack Kennedy. Danny Gilligan has been booked with his 5lb claim and Kennedy is on board Shecouldbeanything, whom he rode to an easy victory in a similar race to this at Killarney. However, he is 10lb higher here. The latter made mistakes at a crucial stage in the valuable Galway Tribes won narrowly by Ifiwerearichman from VOLANTIS but the runner-up is taken to reverse the form on slightly better terms and take this. Aime Desjy makes his handicap debut for the champion trainer after a facile maiden success at Kilbeggan while Icare Allen found 2m7f taxing his stamina in a Listed handicap at Galway, just two days after a close fourth in the Galway Hurdle when Filey Bay was close behind.
Fils D'oudairies (FR) 18-1 (11-5) Led, headed after 1st, 3rd after 2nd, not fluent 4 out, improved to 2nd 3 out, on terms approaching straight, led before 2 out, edged left and asserted before last, driven out run-in, won at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jul beating Sharjah (11-1) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Filey Bay (IRE) 12-1 (9-13) A bit slow into stride and towards rear, pushed along in rear from 2f out and soon no impression, last of 6, 18l behind Caracal (9-9) at Tipperary 7f Yielding in Sep.
Icare Allen (FR) 4-1fav (11-8) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 2 out, pushed along approaching last, ridden and no impression run-in, 3rd of 16, 6 3/4l behind Ambitious Fellow (11-1) at Galway 2m 6f hcp lst (1) sft in Aug.
Magic Tricks (FR) 66-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 6th after 4th, lost place before 2 out, weakened before last, 9th of 13, 15l behind Fils D'oudairies (11-5) at Tipperary 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Jul.
Shecouldbeanything (IRE) 2-1fav (11-2) In touch, 5th after 5th, took closer order in 4th before 3 out, headway and strongly challenged leader 2 out, led after 2 out, asserted before last, kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Killarney 2m 1f hcp lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Mighty Tom (11-12) by 6l, 10 ran.
Cash Back (FR) 10-11fav (11-2) Led, not fluent at 6th, increased advantage at 7th, reduced lead after 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, headed before 2 out, not fluent last, no impression on winner run-in, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Suprise Package (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Glan (IRE) 4-1fav (10-12) Mid division, 11th halfway, no impression from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Galway 2m hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Horantzau D'airy (FR) 4-1 (11-4) Rear of mid division, 7th halfway, headway in 6th before 2 out, ridden to go 4th before last, no extra and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 4th of 8, 15l behind The Big Doyen (11-4) at Galway 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Aug.
Thecompanysergeant 2-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, went 2nd approaching 3 out, progress on outer to lead entering straight, soon pushed along to go 3 lengths clear before last, ridden and kept on well close home, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Aug beating Baltic Bird (11-9) by 2 1/4l, 7 ran.
Aime Desjy (FR) 2-9fav (11-12) Led, headed and dropped to 2nd after 1st, not fluent 2nd, improved to dispute lead 4 out and led next, not fluent 2 out, pushed along and pressed before last where jumped slightly left, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug beating Albert Camus (11-12) by 5l, 14 ran.
Ifiwerearichman (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Led, joined from 4th, led travelling well 2 out, ridden entering straight, clear at last, reduced advantage close home, all out, won at Galway 2m hcp gd in Aug beating Volantis (10-12) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Volantis (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) In rear, headway 3 out, pushed along in 8th 2 out, 5th on inner at last, short or room and switched left after last, ran on well to go 2nd close home, strongly pressed winner to line, never nearer, 2nd of 20, 1/2l behind Ifiwerearichman (10-12) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Aug.
Man O Work (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Close up, dropped to 7th halfway, headway to 3rd over 3f out, improved to 2nd under 2f out, led narrowly inside final furlong, headed closing stages, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3l behind Filey Bay (11-0) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
The Big Chap (IRE) 9-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, progress into 3rd after 3 out, headway to lead 2 out, pushed along to go 2 lengths clear entering straight, soon ridden and kept on well from last, won at Sligo 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul beating Warm In Gorey (10-8) by 3 1/4l, 10 ran.
Wouldn't You Agree (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Pushed along to lead, headed before 2nd, 3rd after 5th, 4th after 4 out, lost place and weakened quickly before 3 out, last of 10, 37 3/4l behind Shecouldbeanything (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Captains Nephew (IRE) 16-1 (10-0) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th after 2 out, 4th at last, no impression, 6th of 18, 8 1/2l behind Bialystok (10-11) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
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.
Effernock Fizz (IRE) 11-2 (11-5) Led, soon headed, 2nd halfway, mistake at 9th, dropped to 3rd before 10th, dropped to 4th 2 out, no extra before last, 4th of 6, 16 1/2l behind Brides Hill (11-5) at Listowel 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Sep.
Presenting Lad (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Towards rear early, rear of mid-division halfway, 6th 3 out, pushed along and 5th next, no impression from before last, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 17 1/2l behind Dartan (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
