led, strongly pressed approaching 2 out, soon headed, no extra in 3rd from before last
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in 7th early straight, kept on one pace
tracked leaders in 4th, headway to challenge 2 out, ridden and every chance when carried left run-in, carried left again close home
always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, 6th halfway, no impression from 3 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, mistake 4 out and soon no extra, no threat in straight
tracked leaders on inner in 5th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace without troubling principals
tracked leader in 2nd, headway to challenge 2 out, soon led, drifted left under pressure run-in, edged left again close home
mid-division, 9th halfway, never on terms and no threat in straight
always towards rear
rear of mid-division, 10th halfway, went 6th approaching straight, no impression before 2 out
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd approaching 3 out, soon ridden and no extra from 2 out, kept on one pace
ISOBELLA BLUE has improved out of all recognition on her two latest starts and, though 10lb higher after her very easy victory at Wexford, should land the hat-trick. Breeze With Ease hasn't been seen since a poor run at Wexford in April but his earlier form puts him in the frame for this and he will enjoy the soft ground. Like The Da suffered badly in the weights for his two earlier victories this year and needs some respite so Major Harry may provide more of a threat as he ran well over further at Cork last time following his shock victory at Ballinrobe. Serious Fun hasn't had much experience but makes her handicap debut and is one to keep an eye on in the betting.
Like The Da (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Led and clear of remainder with 2nd, reduced lead 3 out, joined approaching straight, soon headed and no impression, 4th of 10, 12l behind Major Harry (10-2) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gs in Jul.
Major Harry (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, headway to lead briefly entering straight, joined 3 out, soon ridden, headed after 2 out, no extra from last, 4th of 12, 2 3/4l behind Fearchar (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f cond hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd.
Isobella Blue 5-1fav (10-12) Tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead from 4 out, led after 3 out, went clear before last, stayed on strongly run-in, easily, won at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul beating Adropaupep (11-0) by 11l, 16 ran.
Didn't He Do Well (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Mid-division best, never a factor, 15th of 18, well behind Rainforest Magic (11-10) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 gd in Jul.
Micks (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 8th after 4 out, soon no impression, 12th of 18, 36l behind Hired Hand (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl in Jun.
Serious Fun (IRE) 12-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, moderate 8th after 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening from before next, 4th of 19, 15l behind Natural High (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Marching Orders (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Towards rear, kept on without threatening from after 4 out, 6th of 13, 23l behind Devils Bit (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Wither Hills (IRE) 12-1 (10-5) Soon mid-division, lost place and trailing from before 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Benefitthewest (9-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jul, 12 ran.
Cuckoo Hill 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 12th before 5 out, kept on same pace under pressure from before 2 out, 9th of 17, 17l behind Bobby John (10-1) at Galway 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Jul.
Wings From Heaven (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, closer in 8th 5 out, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 16, 30l behind Isobella Blue (10-12) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Breeze With Ease (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 12th of 16, well behind Turnonthegas (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 in Apr.
Sir Loujay (IRE) 28-1 (10-12) Always behind, 18th of 22, well behind Uncle Taffy (10-9) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 8Evens02 gd in May.
Super Collider 8-1 (11-6) Prominent, no extra from before 3 out, 11th of 19, 45l behind Natural High (11-12) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Jul.