made all, soon clear, reduced lead 6f out, went clear again straight, stayed on well, very easily
well off pace in mid-division, closer in 6th 6f out, no extra from before straight, eased final furlong
towards rear, closer in 7th 6f out, no extra from 5f out
chased leader, closed 6f out, dropped to 5th 4f out, soon no impression
towards rear, closer order 6f out, no extra from 5f out
chased leaders, closer in 4th 6f out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
held up, closer in 5th 6f out, 2nd from 4f out, ridden before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
chased leaders, closer in 3rd 6f out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
It's impossible to oppose THE REAL ARTICLE, who has justified his name with two impressive victories, the latter over 2m4f here last month. He has to concede weight all round and Beat The Band can get close in receipt of 15lbs as she has performed with credit in three of her four starts to date. Tanned Bob is probably the best of the remainder after a fair debut run behind Double Double at Leopardstown.
The Real Article (IRE) 8-13fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, 7th before halfway, improved into 4th 7f out, close 3rd travelling easily 4f out, led approaching straight, soon drew clear, not extended, impressive, won at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat gf in Jun beating Montagnard (11-0) by 6l, 13 ran.
Accountability (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Hellyhunter (12-0) at Galway 2m N H flat hvy in Oct.
Barney Fort (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 9th over 6f out, soon no extra, tailed off, 12th of 13, well behind Maggie Connolly (11-9) at Wexford 2m 2f N H flat gd.
Must Leave (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Never a factor, 11th of 18, 27l behind Cruise On Bach (11-9) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat gf.
Rockwell Rover (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Rr div, 7th 1/2 way, lst pl in 10th from 10th till fell heavily 5 out, in a race won by Island Peak (12-0) at Templemore 3m ire ptp in Nov, 11 ran.
Tanned Bob (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 14l behind Double Double (10-13) at Leopardstown 2m N H flat gf in May.
Beat The Band 11-4 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden into 5th over 2f out, soon no impression and kept on without threatening, 4th of 13, 4 1/2l behind Maggie Connolly (11-9) at Wexford 2m 2f N H flat gd.
Lady Ashfield (IRE) Flemensfirth mare out of Strong Red.
Affair Cheval (IRE) Chevalier gelding out of Hayley's Affair.
