disputed lead, led from 9th, clear briefly 3 out, ridden and narrowly headed approaching 2 out, close 2nd at last, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong
disputed lead early, headed 2nd, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no impression in 4th next, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor
tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression
mid-division, headway 4 out, went 2nd 3 out, soon ridden, dropped to 7th approaching 2 out, no impression
rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, slight mistake 10th, mistake 5 out, headway into 2nd after 3 out, pushed along and led narrowly approaching 2 out, narrow lead at last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong
mid-division, mistake 12th, ridden and mistake 4 out, weakened, pulled up after 3 out
mid-division, bad mistakes 8th and 12th, ridden in moderate 8th 3 out, no impression, fell 2 out
disputed lead, headed 9th, ridden after 3 out, no impression on leaders in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
in rear, mistake 4th, some modest late progress from 2 out, never a factor
mid-division, ridden in 5th after 3 out, went 3rd and no impression on leaders 2 out, kept on same pace
always behind, mistake 5 out, pulled up after 3 out
always towards rear, never a factor
Gelee Blanche, a winner over hurdles here, jumped poorly on her second start over fences at Limerick and will need to do much better though the longer trip should be in her favour. Bloodstone has been in good form over timber and looks a chaser in the making but Bold Emperor will be fancied to make up for his two mishaps over fences, the latest when still in the lead and unseating at the last at Ballinrobe. However, PAT COYNE looks a safer option as he's been in fine form in handicaps, only just failing to catch the winner over 2m4f at Wexford last week. Secret Cargo, runner-up in a similar race here in June, looks best of the remainder.
Bloodstone (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) In touch, 3rd after 7th, ridden after 2 out, no impression on leader in 2nd before last, ridden and kept on run-in, not trouble winner, 2nd of 11, 4 1/4l behind John Adams (11-6) at Sligo 3m 2f mdn Yielding in Aug.
Bold Emperor (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Chased clear leader, moderate 2nd halfway, closer when slight mistake 4 out, led before next, soon pushed along and pressed 2 out, ridden and slight advantage when mistake and unseated rider last, at Ballinrobe 2m 1f Soft - Heavy in May.
Cratloe (FR) 40-1 (12-0) Towards rear for most, no impression in moderate 9th before 2 out, slightly hampered and slipped up after 2 out, at Downpatrick 2m 7f gd in Jun.
Elegant Dan (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Waited with towards rear, closed in mid-division on outer 5 out, no extra 3 out, 12th of 16, 36 1/4l behind Thousand Tears (11-7) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Important Message 16-1 (11-12) Prominent, ridden after 4 out, weakened, 14th of 15, dist behind Loudest Whisper (11-6) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Magic Sea (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Towards rear, not fluent 2nd, 16th from halfway, pushed along from 3 out and no impression from before next, 14th of 20, 35 3/4l behind Clonbury Bridge (11-10) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Pat Coyne (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Mid-division, mistake 1st, chased leaders from 5th, 4th halfway, 3rd and jumped right 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 5th 2 out, stayed on to challenge between horses last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd close home, 2nd of 11, 3/4l behind Filon D'Oudairies (11-6) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp gd in Aug.
Pepper'n Salt (IRE) 22-1 (11-7) Towards rear, pushed along before 5 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace under pressure from next, nearest finish, 6th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Fill The Tank (11-4) at Roscommon 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Aug.
Seanbhothar (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Mid-division, headway before 4 out and 2nd next, soon pushed along and no impression entering straight, mistake 2 out and dropped to 5th, no extra and mistake last, weakened, 10th of 18, 25 1/4l behind Woodbrook Boy (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Secret Cargo (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders in touch, soon 3rd, slightly hampered 5th, bumped and dropped to rear 7th, mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on without threatening to go 3rd run-in, 3rd of 4, 8l behind Not Available (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f gd in Jul.
Wavelength (FR) 25-1 (11-5) Waited with, soon towards rear, took closer order approaching 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, one pace 2 out, 8th of 11, 37 1/4l behind Silver Planeur (10-3) at Sligo 3m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Gelee Blanche (FR) 5-1 (11-7) Prominent, tracked leaders from 2nd, slightly hampered next, improved to dispute from 4th, headed again after 5th, on terms after 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no impression disputing 3rd when bad mistake 2 out, no extra, 7th of 16, 23 1/4l behind Grange Walk (12-0) at Limerick 2m 2f gd in Jul.
Prussia With Love 11-1 (10-11) Chased leader, ridden to lead 3f out, headed 2f out, one pace from over 1f out, 4th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Who's My Jockey (11-4) at Newcastle 2m 4f (4) pol in Feb.
Novano (GER) 18-1 (11-7) Waited with in rear, impeded 3rd, kept on without threatening straight, 11th of 18, 16 1/2l behind Gendarme (11-7) at Limerick 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Inviction (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, mistakes 2nd and 7th, mistake 4 out and ridden, weakened, 13th of 15, dist behind Loudest Whisper (11-6) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Go Battle (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Keen, soon chased leaders, one pace approaching last, 7th of 18, 13 1/4l behind Gendarme (11-7) at Limerick 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) A little keen, soon led, joined 1st, soon headed, slight mistakes 7th and 8th and raced in 4th, not always fluent jumping after, one pace from before last, 9th of 16, 14 1/2l behind Forgetthesurprise (12-0) at Limerick 3m hcp gd in Jul.
