soon in rear, some headway into moderate 5th approaching straight and no impression, one pace
prominent, not fluent 1st, slight mistakes at a few of the hurdles following, soon raced in 2nd, slightly impeded and left in lead after 4th, went on from after 2 out, stayed on well run-in, easily
took keen hold, on terms after 1st, led 2nd, ran off bend after 4th and headed, no extra approaching 2 out, eased straight
chased leaders, 7th from 4th and pushed along, last approaching 3 out, soon behind, eased from before straight
soon chased leaders, some slight mistakes, 5th from 4th, pushed along after 3 out, chased winner approaching 2 out, soon no impression, one pace
took keen hold, soon raced in 3rd, slipped slightly after 4th, not fluent 3 out, no impression from before next, one pace
soon chased leaders, 6th from 4th, not fluent 3 out, moderate 6th approaching straight, one pace
held up, 8th from 4th, pushed along from 3 out, went moderate 3rd 2 out, one pace
led, ran slightly off 1st bend, slow jump 1st and joined, headed next, 4th from 4th, lost place and slight mistake 3 out, soon no extra, eased from before straight
LONG DOG was a very impressive winner on his racecourse debut on the Flat here in 2013 and though beaten into second by Marinero on his hurdling bow at Fairyhouse in November it was a fine run against a decent opponent. He looks the type to do well this year and is impossible to oppose. After Rain started favourite for a Killarney bumper in May but didn't have the pace to get involved. He should do better over timber as he's bred for the game and rates the main danger. Miss North Light showed potential in bumpers though she ran poorly when strongly fancied on her latest start in May.
Hot Prospect 9-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, close 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from 2 out, eased final furlong, 6th of 7, 48l behind Idlewild (10-11) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl in Aug.
Long Dog 11-8 (11-9) Took keen hold, slight mistake 1st, soon raced in 3rd, slightly slow 4 out, jumped slightly left 3 out, challenged and on terms 2 out, kept on well run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 23, 1/2l behind Marinero (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
After Rain (FR) 9-10fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along and challenged entering straight, ridden in 4th 2f out and no impression 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 9, 6l behind Le Legro (11-7) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat in May.
Elegant Albert (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up towards rear early, swift progress after 4f to chase leaders, 2nd halfway, lost place 4f out, ridden and no impression in 10th entering straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 18, 25l behind Oathkeeper (11-7) at Roscommon 2m NH flat gd in Jun.
The Welsh Wizard (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no impression after 4 out, slight mistake 2 out, some late headway, 8th of 18, 32l behind Gangster (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Urban Vic (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Towards rear, improved into mid-division after 4th, pushed along in 8th after 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 6th of 13, 22l behind Three Stars (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Canitbe (IRE) 100-1 (10-10) Mid-division, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened, 17th of 20, well behind Morning Run (11-7) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Miss North Light (IRE) 7-4fav (11-9) Impeded briefly soon after start, soon 4th, pushed along over 3f out, no impression from over 2f out, soon no extra,, 7th of 10, 40l behind Coffee Cantata (11-2) at Tramore 2m mrs N H flat in May.
Why Kilcamin (IRE) 100-1 (10-9) Soon chased leaders on outer, dropped to 12th from 4th, last and not fluent 5th, soon dropped behind, pulled up after 3 out,, in a race won by Rock On Fruity (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m cond mdn hdle gf in Jun, 14 ran.
Gold Commotion (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Mid div, 4th 1/2way, fell 7th, in a race won by Go It Alone (12-2) at Laurencetown 3m ire ptp gs in May '14, 12 ran.
