disputed lead briefly early, prominent, no extra from before straight
mid-division early, 6th from 4th, pushed along 3 out, some headway but no impression next, kept on without troubling winner run-in into 2nd close home
towards rear, 14th from 4th, not much room briefly on inner after next, some headway but no impression when not fluent 2 out, one pace
towards rear, 13th from 4th, headway and slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace from before next
mid-division early, 8th from 4th, pushed along and headway to chase winner from before straight, soon one pace and dropped to 3rd close home
towards rear, bumped 2nd, pushed along approaching 4 out, soon no danger
mid-division early, 9th from 4th, mistake 5th, not fluent 3 out, kept on same pace from before straight
soon chased leaders, not fluent 2nd, 5th from 4th, no extra 3 out and pulled up approaching next
towards rear, pushed along from early, not always fluent jumping, 15th from 4th, never a factor
disputed lead briefly early, slight mistake 1st, prominent, no extra from before straight
prominent, soon disputed lead, led soon after 1st, went on after 5th, soon reduced lead, went on again travelling smoothly approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, stayed on well from before last, easily
waited with, 16th from 4th, pushed along approaching 4 out where not fluent, headway next, chased leaders and kept on same pace from before straight
towards rear, not fluent 2nd and bumped with rival, slight mistake 3rd, never a factor
mid-division early, 7th from 4th, pushed along approaching 4 out, chased leaders and kept on same pace from before straight
mid-division early, 10th from 4th, one pace approaching straight
towards rear, 11th from 4th, one pace approaching straight
took keen hold, soon disputed lead, headed soon after 1st, prominent, lost place from before 4 out, weakened and pulled up approaching 2 out
waited with, 12th from 4th, pushed along approaching 4 out, soon no danger
A low grade handicap with few in any kind of form but the front-running Jessamine reappeared with a good run at Tramore and should make a bold bid to break her duck over timber. Hughies Bay is consistent enough at this sort of level but a career strike-rate of 0-42 tells its own story. Liclash has won from higher marks and ran better than his finishing position at Fairyhouse suggests last month but the vote goes to I'M SERIOUS. Denis Hogan's charge was beaten half-a-length in this last year and Paul Townend is a very positive booking as he finished runner-up on him at Bellewstown in August. Still Alive won at Thurles in March and ran well on the Flat at Limerick last month. Tsarina Sophia may prove best of the remainder.
English Pale (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, improved to lead before halfway, not fluent 3 out, headed before next, soon no extra and weakened, 9th of 15, 26 1/4l behind Shantou Warrior (11-2) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Apr.
I'm Serious (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Soon led, joined from 3rd, slight mistake 3 out, headed straight and no extra from 2 out, 18th of 22, dist behind Scotch Quay (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Major Fawcett 16-1 (12-0) 21st of 25, dist behind Manomine (12-0) at Punchestown 1m 7f Good - Yielding in May.
Live Every Day (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Towards rear, ridden in 12th and no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 10th of 18, 28 1/4l behind Cosmo's Moon (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn gd in Apr.
Still Alive 10-1 (8-9) Towards rear, some headway approaching straight and progress between horses under 2f out, ridden in 5th over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Cork Harbour (9-5) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp sft in Apr.
Invincible Don (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, no extra after 3 out, weakened, 13th of 15, 33 1/4l behind Colenso (11-4) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in May.
Under The Clock (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Waited with, raced in 18th early, headway straight but no impression when badly hampered last, kept on without threatening after, 6th of 22, 10 1/4l behind Scotch Quay (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Jessamine (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Soon led, joined after 3 out, pushed along and headed next, ridden and no impression on winner from before last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 15, 4 3/4l behind Colenso (11-4) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in May.
Trogir (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Mid-division, weakened from 3 out, never a factor, 15th of 18, dist behind Eclair De Beaufeu (11-7) at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Dec.
Blondes No More (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 5th on inner from halfway, pushed along and lost place from 3 out, not fluent next and soon no extra, 10th of 11, dist behind Dynamic Allen (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Charle Brune (FR) 20-1 (10-4) In rear, jumped big 1st, hood came undone 4th, mistake 6th, pushed along approaching 4 out, soon no impression and weakened, tailed off, last of 10, dist behind Fleurys Fort (10-13) at Thurles 2m 4f hcp gf in Nov.
Hughies Bay (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up towards rear, progress into 7th 3 out, ridden into 5th next, 3rd and no impression on leaders last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Whereyounow (11-7) at Cork 2m 4f hcp sft in Mar.
My Lovely Boy 66-1 (11-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, never a factor, 16th of 21, dist behind Foveros (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Liclash (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Close up, slow jump 4th, on terms 2 out and slight mistake, soon headed, no impression and impeded last, one pace, 8th of 22, 16 3/4l behind Scotch Quay (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Rosmarine 33-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along briefly before 3rd, ridden in 5th when bad mistake 2 out, no impression, 8th of 17, 20 1/4l behind Glendaars Warrior (10-13) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.
Tsarina Sophia (IRE) 12-1 (10-11) Mid-division early, improved into 5th approaching straight, soon effort, chased winner before last, no extra and one pace run-in, 4th of 14, 8 1/2l behind Trenchtown Rock (11-2) at Wexford 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Turfjager (GER) 33-1 (10-12) Led, 5 lengths clear after 5th, not fluent at 6th, under pressure and headed after 3 out, weakened before 2 out, pulled up before last, at Limerick 2m hcp gd in Jul.
All The Angels 100-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, badly hampered 2nd, moderate 5th at 5th, one pace approaching straight, 7th of 14, dist behind Feel Des Mottes (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Zayriyan (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division and 9th from halfway, pushed along and some progress on outer before 2 out, ridden before last when bumped slightly, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 7th of 13, 15l behind Mon Storm (11-6) at Sligo 2m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
