mid-division on outer, ran wide off bend leaving back straight, 8th approaching straight, some headway under pressure on outer from 2f out, went 2nd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner
slowly away and never a factor
mid-division, never a factor, no threat from 2f out
mid-division, 8th 2f out, ridden to go 5th over 1f out, no extra final furlong, eased closing stages
made all, sent clear from 2f out, driven out and kept on well final furlong
slowly away and towards rear, 13th early straight, switched left 2f out, headway into 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong
never better than mid-division
chased leader, 2nd and driven along entering straight, no impression from 2f out, dropped to 4th over 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 2f out
chased leaders, driven along in 4th approaching straight, soon no extra, weakened from 2f out
mid-division, kept on from over 1f out without threatening
towards rear on inner, some headway early straight, kept on without threatening
never a factor
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, driven along and no impression on winner from over 1f out, kept on same pace
Secret Hero won twice for Richard Hannon in the UK at this time a year ago from much higher marks so is one to keep an eye on despite poor recent form. Connections of Option Be were mortified when the six-year-old was disqualified at Down Royal last time as that would have been his first success in 27 starts. He didn't do too much wrong there and as this is a similar grade event he will make a bold bid to gain compensation. However, the one to be on is ALL IN CLOVER, a progressive type trained by the in-form David Marnane who gained a comfortable success at Fairyhouse last week and has her penalty reduced by the claim of the excellent Shane Foley. Proud Catch is still a maiden after 13 starts but ran well at Limerick last time and has dropped to a fair mark.
All In Clover (IRE) 9-2 (9-10) Soon led, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun beating Trotting Weasel (9-1) by 1 3/4l, 18 ran.
Cullofane (IRE) 12-1 (9-9) Mid-division, no impression under pressure from under 2f out, weakened and eased inside final furlong, 12th of 14, 12l behind Fandango Boy (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp 47-65 pol in Nov.
Proud Catch (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Towards rear, headway on outer early straight, went 4th 1f out, no impression under pressure inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 1 1/4l behind Coolagad Wonder (9-1) at Limerick 1m app hcp 47-60 gd in Jun.
Acushladear (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Soon tracked leader in 2nd, no extra and kept on same pace from 1f out, 5th of 15, 4l behind Gagnant (9-13) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Option Be (IRE) 8-1 (9-3) Tracked leaders, ridden to challenge drifted right and led over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, all out, demoted after an enquiry, 2nd of 14, hd behind Prince Of Fashion (9-2) at Down Royal 7f hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Paris Fame (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Always towards rear, last of 14, 17l behind Force Of Habit (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-60 pol in Apr.
Scopey 20-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 10th and not clear run from 2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, 6th of 18, 6l behind Full Title (10-0) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp 47-60 gd in Jun.
Calm Lad (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 9th of 13, 10l behind Solent Ridge (10-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Fastnowfast (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden fom 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 3l behind Coolagad Wonder (9-1) at Limerick 1m app hcp 47-60 gd in Jun.
Lovestoned (IRE) 25-1 (8-7) Mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 7th of 13, 8l behind Solent Ridge (10-2) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Northern Champ (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 15, 17l behind Gagnant (9-13) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Rusky Dusky (USA) 20-1 (8-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, no extra final furlong, 10th of 16, 10l behind Solent Ridge (10-0) at Naas 6f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
The Shy Lady (IRE) 12-1 (8-5) Never a factor, 11th of 14, 11l behind Lord Kenmare (9-6) at Dundalk 1m hcp 47-65 pol in Sep.
Diamond Fire (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 7th 3f out, 3rd 2f out, ridden to lead briefly 1 1/2f out, headed over 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Polly Ella (9-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf.
King's Jester (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Led and disputed early, headed after 2f, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out, 12th of 14, 30l behind Polly Ella (9-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf.
Secret Hero 28-1 (9-5) Prominent on outer early, dropped behind from before straight, 14th of 15, 33l behind Gagnant (9-13) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Eurosmart Lady (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Chased leaders, led after 3f, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 15, 4 1/2l behind Blue Law (9-3) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf.
Cotocachi (IRE) 20-1 (9-3) Prominent early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge in 2nd 2f out, ridden in 3rd and no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 6l behind Polly Ella (9-2) at Bellewstown 1m hcp 47-60 gf.
