chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden to lead entering straight, slight mistake last, kept on well, pressed close home
led, clear before 4 out, reduced advantage after 3 out, ridden and headed entering straight, no extra in 2nd last, kept on same pace run-in, lost 2nd close home
towards rear early, 9th halfway, ridden in 8th 2 out, stayed on to 5th last, kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra and weakened before next
held up in rear, headway in 9th before 2 out, ridden in 7th 2 out, stayed on to 4th last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, 7th halfway, mistake 5th, ridden into 5th 2 out, 4th entering straight, no extra in 6th last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra entering straight and weakened approaching last
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, kept on run-in to press winner close home
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
always towards rear
towards rear for most, never a factor
Wrapitupboys was unfortunate in-running when impeded by a loose horse here in May but for which he would probably have beaten Diyla. However, an 8lbs rise appears excessive and he may have to wait for his first hurdling success as MARANDE, who was also unlucky last time at Ballinrobe, can have the edge. A bad mistake at the last handed the race to Impersonator and as that winner has gone in again she can go one better despite a poor effort on the Flat at Galway subsequently. Almanyan, who was third at Ballinrobe , looks held. City Hustler has been in fine form all year but has suffered in the weights accordingly and as this will be his 11th start of 2010 and he's 5lbs higher than when scoring at Ballinrobe this may be a step too far.
City Hustler (USA) 9-2 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead after 2 out, ridden and strongly pressed before last, kept on well, won at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Jul beating Get It On (11-3) by 3/4l, 12 ran.
Regal Obligation 20-1 (11-7) in a race won by Ball Of Blue (11-7) at Limerick 3m cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May, 18 ran.
Almanyan (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th after 2 out, 4th before last, 3rd last, no impression leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 16, 5l behind Impersonator (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Jul.
Wrapitupboys (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Held up in rear, headway into 8th 3 out, ridden and went 2nd after 2 out, switched to avoid loose horse approaching last, kept on well run-in, 2nd of 16, 1l behind Diyla (10-12) at Sligo 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May.
Reportage (USA) 25-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead briefly approaching 2 out, headed after 2 out, ridden and challenged before last, no extra in 5th last, kept on one pace, 9th of 12, 9l behind City Hustler (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Jul.
On The Loose (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Never better than mid-division, 9th of 16, 19l behind Cothrom Na Feinne (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May.
Chew It Over (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Held up, no impression from 3 out, 9th of 13, 27l behind Prosperity Square (10-8) at Sligo 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (8Evens09) (4yo+) gd in Jul.
Euripides (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Towards rear, moderate 10th 4 out, no impression next, kept on one pace straight, 6th of 13, 25l behind Pittoni (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Malande (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, soon challenged and disputed, ridden to assert before last, mistake last and soon headed, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 16, 1 3/4l behind Impersonator (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-95 in Jul.
Golden Flight (IRE) 22-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, moderate 7th approaching straight, soon no impression, 9th of 17, 43l behind Impersonator (10-4) at Tipperary 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Jul.
Maranda (IRE) 33-1 (10-10) Always behind, 15th of 16, well behind Chasing Clouds (10-6) at Sligo 2m mares mdn hdl gd in May.
Rivers Run Free (IRE) 66-1 (10-9) Held up towards rear, weakened from 4 out, 9th of 12, well behind Sambulando (11-5) at Uttoxeter 2m nh nov hdl (4) gd in Jun '09.
Double Feature (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 24, 29l behind Otterstown Lady (11-4) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl gd in May.
