held up in rear, 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
held up in rear, some progress 4 out, 4th next, soon ridden, kept on one paced from 2 out
tracked leaders in 3rd, slight mistake 3rd, 2nd 3 out, ridden to lead after 2 out, went right after last, kept on well under pressure run-in, reduced advantage close home, demoted to 2nd
soon mid-division, 5th 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders in 4th, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, kept on same pace in 3rd from 2 out
mid-division on outer, dropped to last halfway, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden and weakened from 3 out, never a factor
led, bad mistake and headed 4 out, soon weakened
tracked leader in 2nd, led 4 out, ridden 2 out and soon headed, under pressure in close 2nd when checked and switched left after last, kept on well run-in to press winner to line, awarded race
He Is Top Class won this a year ago on ground with some give but whether he can handle a 10lb rise on very testing going is another matter. SEAN AIRGEAD is probably better over further but the fact that he's on a 17lb lower mark than over fences and won't mind the conditions can enable him to return to winning ways. Barney King is reasonably treated but doesn't win often and prefers quicker going but Whisky Galore ran his best race for some time over the track and trip last month and must have a chance from his lowly mark.
Sean Airgead (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Held up, towards rear, tended to jump left, took keen hold and prominent from 4th, 3rd from 7th, not fluent 4 out, under pressure from 3 out, still 3rd at last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 13, 2 3/4l behind Mr Mulliner (9-11) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
First Trim (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, 7th early, kept on same pace from 2 out, 7th of 20, 14 3/4l behind Beckwith Star (11-12) at Galway 2m hcp Yielding in Jul.
He Is Top Class (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) A little keen, soon chased leaders, under pressure straight, no impression 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening run-in, 4th of 12, 6l behind Beautiful Ben (11-1) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Indian Road Runner (IRE) 40-1 (11-6) Towards rear, no extra from before 2 out, tailed off, 22nd of 24, dist behind Na Trachtalai Abu (10-11) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in May.
Vintage Supreme (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Waited with, 12th from 6 out, no impression from before straight, 13th of 17, dist behind Taken Twice (10-7) at Roscommon 3m hcp gf in Aug.
Son Of My Heart (USA) 150-1 (11-2) In rear, detached from 5th, eased before straight, tailed off, last of 7, dist behind The Game Changer (11-8) at Roscommon 2m gd in Jun.
Princess Tamay (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Always behind, ridden 4f out, no impression, never a factor, 14th of 15, 14 3/4l behind Caridadi (9-7) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jul.
Barney King (IRE) 4-1fav (11-1) Led, mistake 4th, disputed 3 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, soon no extra, 7th of 11, 12 3/4l behind Some Pride (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Jul.
Whisky Galore 25-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, carried wide on 1st bend, pushed along after 1st, reminders from 2nd, 7th from 4th, impeded next, no impression 2 out, 5th approaching straight, kept on run-in, 4th of 10, 7 3/4l behind Coldstonesober (11-12) at Sligo 2m hcp gd in Jul.
