towards rear, progress to chase leaders before last, chance run-in, soon no impression and kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 3rd after 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure from before last
mid-division, improved into 5th after 3 out, no extra next
chased leaders, 6th after 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from before last
chased leaders, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon no extra
held up, kept on same pace under pressure from after 2 out
led, slight mistake 5th, joined approaching 4 out, ridden from next, headed and no extra from before 2 out
close up, on terms approaching 4 out, headed 2 out, soon no impression until chance again run, no extra and kept on same pace closing stages
towards rear, headway to track leaders from 3 out, led next, clear before straight, hung left run-in, soon pressed, stayed on well under pressure to assert closing stages
soon mid-division, kept on same pace under pressure from 2 out
unruly and unseated rider soon after start
towards rear, 9th after 3 out, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from before last
chased leaders, no extra from 3 out
A difficult choice for punters as many of these enter the fray in good form. However, SOLDIER BAY won in such style under Bryan Cooper at Down Royal that he can defy a 10lb rise and complete a double. Forestside has suddenly grasped what the game is all about and won a couple of minor races at Hexham in good style. He can improve again but this is tougher and What's New, who has generally competed at a higher level since over the past couple of years, may be more of a threat as looks as though he's ready to score again soon. Highdownhill showed absolutely nothing in three maidens but what a difference when he made his handicap debut over 2m2f here in May as he slammed a big field earning himself an 11lb rise in the process.
Soldier Bay 20-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 12th halfway, good headway after 3 out, went 4th next, smooth progress to lead before last, kept on well, comfortably, won at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun beating Brega Queen (11-5) by 3l, 20 ran.
Duroob 25-1 (11-6) Never a factor, 16th of 30, 26l behind Abbey Glen (10-1) at Navan 2m cond hcp hdl (80-109) in Mar.
Onzo Mor (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, closed into 2nd before straight, led from 3 out, narrowly headed last, kept on well run-in, not quite match winner, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Take A Shot (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Jun.
Forestside (IRE) 1-3fav (11-5) Led to after 1st, tracked leader, led again 5th, made most after, ridden clear approaching last, kept on, won at Hexham 2m 4f nov hdl (4) gf in Jun beating Howizee (10-12) by 4l, 5 ran.
What's New (IRE) 13-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 13, 13l behind Original Option (10-5) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl gf.
Loughnagall (IRE) 2-1 (11-0) Mid-division on outside, headway approaching 5th, went 2nd after 7th, challenged 3 out, weakened flat, 3rd of 12, 14l behind Betavix (11-0) at Worcester 2m 4f mdn hdl (4) gd in Jun.
Whisky Galore 10-3 (11-1) Held up towards rear, headway on outside 2 out, soon chased leaders, ridden and weakened in 3rd before last, tailed off when left 2nd and only rival last, 2nd of 7, well behind Storm Breaker (11-8) at Hexham 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in Jun.
Shuttle Mills (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Never better than mid-division, 11th of 15, well behind South Wing (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m Amateur Handicap Hurdle (80-109) (4yo+) in Jun.
Siberion (GER) 25-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra from 3 out, 15th of 20, 23l behind Soldier Bay (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jun.
Highdownhill (NZ) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear, closer in 6th approaching 2 out, went 3rd at last, led and stayed on best run-in, won at Sligo 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 sft in May beating Heavenly Bound (10-10) by 3 1/2l, 16 ran.
Enter The Indian (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Always towards rear, 11th of 14, 15l behind Se Beag (9-10) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens30 sft in Mar.
Make My Night (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, 8th before straight, no extra from 3 out, 13th of 18, 38l behind Take A Shot (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 in Jun.
Respectueux (FR) 50-1 (11-3) Chased leader, clear of remainder, left in lead and clear 4 out, reduced lead and headed before straight, no extra, 8th of 13, 39l behind Heavenly Bound (10-13) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 80-95.
Ms Whatshername (IRE) 33-1 (9-3) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden into 6th 3 out, kept on from last, 5th of 13, 1 3/4l behind Archie Boy (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Jun.
Yachvili (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Held up towards rear, headway 3 out, ridden into 8th 2 out, 7th last, kept on same pace run-in, 5th of 16, 12l behind Nivek's Dream (11-2) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf.
Oxalido (FR) 14-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear, late headway from 3 out, 9th 2 out, ridden and kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 15, 13l behind Promise Maker (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-102 gf.
Lake Return (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, headway from 4 out, led from before
Colberay (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) 3rd on inner when fell at 3rd, in a race won by Mosman Park (11-9) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jun '10, 18 ran.
Croi Laidir (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Towards rear, never a factor, some headway after halfway, kept on one pace in straight, 9th of 16, 22l behind Shabra Charity (10-8) at Down Royal 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) gd in Jun.
