chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden before 2 out, stayed on into 4th last where mistake, kept on to 2nd run-in and pressed winner closing stages
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into close 3rd 2 out, ridden to lead before last, kept on well under pressure run-in
mid-division, weakened 4 out
rear of mid-division throughout, never a factor
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, left and slight mistake 3 out, ridden to challenge in 2nd 2 out, no extra in 3rd last, weakened run-in
chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd before straight, ridden in 7th and no extra 2 out, kept on same pace from before last
mid-division, weakened 4 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden into 4th 2 out, no extra before last where 8th, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 2 out, no impression from last, kept on same pace (rider reported saddle slipped)
chased leader, 2nd halfway, improved to lead before 2 out, ridden and headed before last, no extra in 2nd last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, ridden in 8th before straight, 6th 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, 3rd run-in
rear of mid-division, no impression in moderate 11th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden in 11th before straight, no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 10th before straight, kept on one pace from 2 out
led, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra and weakened
NORTHERN ROCKER made a fine start over timber when runner-up to Sweet My Lord at Cork in April and made that experience count with an excellent third to Force Of Habit on the opening day of The Festival last week. With normal improvement he will take some beating here. Paintmaker, who wasn't far behind in fourth, had the benefit of more experience and looks held while Rookery Rebel hasn't shown much over timber and has fallen in two of his last four starts over fences which may have dented his confidence. Captain Sully has shown ability in bumpers and over hurdles but will need to raise his game to get competitive.
Captain Sully (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, progress 3 out, 6th and ridden next, no extra when eased before last, 6th of 18, 9l behind Brog An Ri (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Georgie 33-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 14th of 15, 45l behind Carrigmartin (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Jul.
Johnnys Trooper (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, 13th of 19, well behind Baracas (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Lavally Legend (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 9th of 10, well behind Cooper's Crest (11-7) at Limerick 2m hdl gd in Jul.
Michelle's Express (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 4th 4f out, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no extra in 4th 2f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 12, 12l behind Jewel In The Sun (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat in Jul.
Open The Window (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always behind, tailed off, 17th of 18, well behind Brog An Ri (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Resusatation (IRE) 5-2 (11-9) Mid-division, 7th 6f out, progress into 4th 4f out, 3rd under 3f out, soon no extra, 5th of 16, 23l behind Timisvar (11-7) at Down Royal 2m 4yo nhf gd in Sep '07.
Rookery Rebel (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Mid-division, fell 5th, in a race won by Salesin (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs in Jul, 15 ran.
Sitting Back (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Pr & disp til jnd & sn wknd 3out, ko bhnd, 8th of 14, 46l behind Having Nightmares (12-0) at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp sft in Jun.
Uncle Joe 12-1 (10-13) Slowly away and behind, some progress after halfway, 7th before 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 13, 41l behind Nivek's Dream (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl (6yo+) gf in May.
Northern Rocker (USA) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 7th approaching 2 out, ridden into moderate 4th before straight, soon no impression and kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Force Of Habit (11-0) at Galway 2m 4yo nov hdl in Jul.
Paintmaker 16-1 (11-0) Soon led and disputed, strongly pressed and slight mistake 2 out, headed and no extra from last, kept on same pace, 4th of 17, 5l behind Force Of Habit (11-0) at Galway 2m 4yo nov hdl in Jul.
Point The Toes (IRE) 20-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden in 11th after 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace, 10th of 15, 18l behind Carrigmartin (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Jul.
The Legislator (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, lost touch after next, 7th of 14, 23l behind Jowango (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Vivid Rainbow (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4f out, 8th of 15, 17l behind Majestic Mayhem (11-7) at Wexford 2m N H flat gd in May.
Imprudent Miss (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Led, strongly pressed entering straight, headed 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 7th of 8, 19l behind Seven Summits (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn stks pol in Jul (flat).
Chinook Run (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Mid-division, closer in 5th 5f out, soon ridden and weakened, 9th of 16, 15l behind Battling Boru (11-5) at Wexford 2m N H flat in Jul.
Only Rogue (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 23, 48l behind Nodouraboura (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Miss Macauley (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always behind, last of 12, 39l behind Lean Times (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f N H flat gd in Jul.
Peace Please (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, 12th of 18, 49l behind Brog An Ri (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
