led, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, no extra and weakened
mid-division, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 3 out, led approaching next, ridden clear entering straight, kept on strongly, comfortably
held up towards rear, some headway in moderate 9th 2 out, ridden into 6th last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden 2 out, stayed on in 5th entering straight, 2nd last, no chance with winner, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 7th and slight mistake 5th, soon lost place, no impression from 4 out
mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no extra in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 2 out, 2nd entering straight, no extra in 3rd last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra entering straight, 4th last, kept on same pace
always towards rear
rear early, keen hold and soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out
ALPINE EAGLE likes some cut in the ground and conditions should be ideal. Jessica Harrington's charge gained his third success on the Flat at Killarney last month and an earlier close fifth behind Slieveardagh over timber has been boosted by the subsequent exploits of the winner. He can take this though there are plenty of dangers including Irish Poli, who scored at Kilbeggan last month but got no further than the second hurdle at Roscommon on Tuesday. Hunting Tower completed a hat-trick in the UK early last summer and has run quite well recently though any further rain would hinder his chances as he likes fast ground. Novel Investment won over the C&D in May then ran two fine races in better company before an excellent victory over Mr Bones at Galway last week. He has a 9lbs rise to contend with but is in such good heart that he looks a major threat to all.
Kirbybroguelantern (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to 2nd 4 out, ridden 2 out, no extra in 4th before last where mistake, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 30l behind Red Vinto (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chase gs in May '09.
Alpine Eagle (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Always prominent, 3rd from before straight, soon 2nd, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 17, 2 3/4l behind Slieveardagh (10-6) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl gd in May.
I Hear A Symphony (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 15th of 20, 33l behind Kalellshan (10-13) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jul.
Hunting Tower 16-1 (11-4) Towards rear, progress from before 2 out, went moderate 7th before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening, 5th of 20, 12l behind Kalellshan (10-13) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 in Jul.
Novel Investment (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, progress 6th, 9th approaching 5 out, tracked leaders from 3 out, on terms next, soon led and ridden clear, stayed on well, eased from over 50yds out, won at Galway 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gd in Jul beating Mr Bones (10-8) by 3 1/2l, 19 ran.
The Burrow Vic (IRE) 13-2 (10-2) Disputed early, led before 3rd, headed before 6th, ridden to challenge 2 out, soon led, headed before last, no extra in 3rd when slight mistake last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 25, 4 1/2l behind Quito De La Roque (11-5) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl hvy in Apr.
Molly's Boy (IRE) 9-2fav (9-11) Held up, 8th and some progress before 3 out, one pace from next, 8th of 14, 24l behind Casey Top (9-13) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 in Jul.
Irish Poli (FR) 6-1 (11-5) Fell 2nd, in a race won by AHorseCalledMolly (11-0) at Roscommon 3m hcp hdl 80-109 gf, 18 ran.
Macidoni (GER) 6-1fav (10-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway in 4th 5 out, 3rd 4 out, improved to dispute entering straight, close up and mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, 8th of 16, 41l behind Nuvelli (11-7) at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl 80-109 hvy in Mar.
Capall Eile (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division, headway in 9th 5 out, ridden in 6th before 2 out, no impression, kept on one pace in moderate 5th entering straight, 5th of 18, 20l behind Kalellshan (12-3) at Galway 2m 2f am hcp hdl 88-109 gf in Jul.
Muzak (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Soon chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead 3 out, soon strongly pressed, ridden and headed 2 out, no extra in 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 25l behind Impersonator (10-3) at Galway 2m 2f hcp hdl 88-116 gf.
