led, pecked at 2nd, jumped left at 3rd and 4th, not fluent 4 out, pressed after 4 out, headed 3 out, dropped to 4th 2 out where mistake, weakened, bad mistake at last
close up, hampered at 1st, 3rd after 5th, closed at 6th, led narrowly 3 out, asserted before last, driven out run-in, comfortably
chased leader, 4th after 5th, took closer order before 3 out, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, no impression, jumped right at last, no extra
tracked leader, bumped after 1st, 2nd after 5th, 3rd at 6th, challenged after 4 out, almost on terms 3 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, no impression, one paced run-in
towards rear, not fluent in 6th at 3rd, 5th before 6th, slightly detached before 6th, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
in rear, bad mistake and unseated rider at 1st
in touch, jumped right at 1st, 2nd at 2nd where jumped right, not fluent at 4th and 5th, soon dropped to 5th, 6th before 6th, detached before 6th, weakened 4 out, completely tailed off
Antey has seemingly put his jumping problems behind him though didn't have much to beat when making all over 2m3f at Limerick. BOLD ENOUGH had been in fine form over hurdles before an impressive chasing debut over this trip at Wexford where he jumped well. He can remain unbeaten over fences though Star Max, a winner over this trip at Fairyhouse, found 2m4f just stretching his stamina at Wexford and looks certain to go well. Gold Des Bois battled to a short-head victory on his chasing debut at Ballinrobe and there should be much more to come.
Antey (GER) 2-5fav (12-0) Made all, 4 lengths lead halfway, well clear from 4 out, reduced advantage still travelling well early straight, slight mistake 2 out, stayed on well, very easily, won at Limerick 2m 4f gd in May beating Hazran (12-0) by 5 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bold Enough (IRE) 1-2fav (11-6) Tracked leaders, improved to lead after 3 out, travelling well and clear entering straight, eased run-in, very easily, won at Wexford 2m sft in May beating Effernock Fizz (10-13) by 8l, 6 ran.
Gold Des Bois (FR) 3-1fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, pushed along on inner to dispute lead before last, ridden and headed narrowly early run-in, rallied and stayed on well to lead at line, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f sft in May beating Arvico Bleu (12-0) by shd, 14 ran.
Star Max (GER) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leader, mistake 8th, closer before 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 8l behind Gin On Lime (11-5) at Wexford 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Jun.
Avec Espoir 16-1 (11-4) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 7th approaching straight, slight mistake 2 out, ridden and left 6th at last, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 15 3/4l behind Railway Muice (11-1) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp gd in May.
Black Pearl Johnny (IRE) 150-1 (11-11) Led, slight mistake 5th, soon headed and weakened, pulled up after 4 out, at Naas 2m 3f mdn Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Mahler Of Autumn (IRE) 80-1 (11-6) Led early, headed 3rd, lost position 6th, weakened from 3 out, last of 6, dist behind Bold Enough (11-6) at Wexford 2m sft in May.
