rear of mid-division, ridden 4f out, soon no impression, never a factor
rear of mid-division, progress 6f out, ridden in 5th 3f out, soon no impression on leaders, kept on one paced
tracked leaders, 4th 4f out, soon ridden, 3rd 3f out, soon no impression
always towards rear, ridden entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor
mid-division early and took keen hold, headway into 3rd halfway, ridden 5f out, soon weakened quickly
slowly into stride and always towards rear on outer, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden 5f out, soon weakened
tracked leaders on inner, pushed along briefly after 6f, ridden in 4th 3f out, moderate 3rd under pressure 2f out, kept on one paced
tracked leaders, 3rd 4f out, ridden to lead over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably
led, headed 4f out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, improved to lead 4f out, ridden 3f out, headed over 1f out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
Willie Mullins had a powerful entry at the early stage and relies on Turcagua, who started odds-on for his debut at Fairyhouse in April but never really got into the action. He's certain to do better with that under his belt but so is DALLAS COWBOY and he looks the one to be on. Gordon Elliott's charge was heavily supported on his debut between the flags at Largy in May but found one too good. He'll be ready for this and is likely to take some beating. Former point-to-pointers Aye Paddy Too and Cecil Corbett will have benefited from their bumper debuts though will need to step-up on what they have shown so far but Bonny Kate was thought good enough to run in Listed company on her debut so she's probably the main threat.
Aye Paddy Too (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 10th 4f out, soon ridden, went 6th 2f out, kept on without threatening, 4th of 15, 12l behind Officer Cadet (12-0) at Down Royal 2m NH flat gf in May.
Billbushay (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Towards rear early, slightly hampered 1st, closer in 9th 3 out, soon ridden, 5th next, no extra, 5th of 13, 8l behind A Sizing Network (11-1) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
Cecil Corbett 33-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to 7th before straight, progress into 3rd from 2f out and soon ridden, no impression from over 1f out and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 10, 16l behind Rogue Trader (12-0) at Navan 2m NH flat sft in Nov.
Deadly Catch (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Soon mid-division, improved to be prominent halfway, ridden to dispute lead over 4f out, soon headed, no extra and eased approaching final furlong, 11th of 13, well behind Itchymei'mscratch (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f NH flat gf in Jun.
Emmas Star (IRE) Norwich gelding out of Ethans Rose.
Kentucky Star (FR) 100-1 (11-7) Soon mid-division, no impression approaching straight, moderate 7th 2 out, kept on same pace, 6th of 20, 13l behind Shantou Ed (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl hvy in Feb.
Professor Egan (IRE) Lahib gelding out of Flamingo's Girl.
Dallas Cowboy (IRE) 5-4 (11-9) Pr & disp, adv 2out, not qckn with wnr but kow last, 2nd of 9, 1 1/2l behind Classic Place (11-9) at Largy 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Turcagua (FR) 4-5fav (11-4) Mid-division, ridden into 4th entering straight, under pressure in 6th 2f out, stayed on into 4th under 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong to 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 11l behind Moon Racer (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat in Apr.
Grange Hall (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Soon towards rear, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 10th of 17, 25l behind Kilnockin Lady (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 2f mrs N H flat hvy in Dec '13.
Bonny Kate (IRE) 6-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 9th early, raced towards outer, pushed along into straight, kept on same pace from under 3f out, 7th of 15, 24l behind Lyrical Theatre (11-9) at Navan 2m mrs N H flat lst (1) sft in Nov.
Aughavilly Sam (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Chased leader, moderate 5th halfway, closer 3f out, ridden and no impression in 7th 2f out, no extra, 6th of 13, 22l behind Round Tower (11-7) at Down Royal 2m NH flat in Nov.
