chased leaders, 5th halfway, not clear run in 6th from over 2f out, ridden into 5th 1f out, kept on into 2nd final furlong, no chance with winner
led, headed after 2f, regained lead 3f out, ridden clear 2f out, kept on strongly, comfortably
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden into 2nd 2f out, no impression leader, lost 2nd final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 3rd 2f out, no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, ridden in 9th and no impression 3f out, no extra
held up towards rear, ridden into 7th 2f out, kept on one pace
keen hold, led after 2f, ridden and headed 3f out, no extra in 5th 2f out, weakened
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out
slowly into stride, always towards rear, tailed off
Maal landed a claimer over 1m2f at Sligo in June but has been beaten in similar company since though both times over shorter. Table Forty Six was receiving 5lbs from David Marnane's charge at Sligo and is 5lbs better off for a short-head defeat so should be capable of turning the tables. FINAL FLASHBACK can take this as he has been racing in much stronger company though his two latest efforts have been over a mile. He beat Luttrell Lady over 1m3f at Limerick last June so the trip is no problem and he acts on any going. Holyrood has only produced moderate form since arriving from the UK but would have a real chance if repeating his run at Roscommon in June when runner-up to Tovaria.
Maal (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, 6th 1 1/2f out, kept on in 4th 1f out, stayed on to 2nd close home, 2nd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Monthly Medal (8-13) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f clm stks in Jul.
Final Flashback (IRE) 5-1 (9-11) Led and strongly pressed, headed entering straight, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 9, 8l behind Rock Critic (9-3) at Naas 1m app hcp 50-85 gd.
The Rossmeister (IRE) 7-2 (9-10) Chased leaders, progress 5f out, 4th 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 8th of 12, 17l behind Spring Hawk (9-7) at Down Royal 1m 5f hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Holyrood 20-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3f out, soon lost place and no impression, 8th of 9, 18l behind Clare Glen (9-0) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 60-90.
Tipper Road (IRE) 10-1 (8-10) Chased leaders in 4th, no impression under pressure from 3f out, 5th and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 8, 19l behind Solo Performer (9-5) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp 50-80 fm in Jun.
Table Forty Six (IRE) 6-1 (9-3) Led and disputed early, headed after 2f, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 3f out, no extra in 7th and slightly hampered over 2f out, weakened, last of 10, 48l behind Monthly Medal (8-13) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f clm stks in Jul.
Bluebell Rock (IRE) 33-1 (9-13) Mid-division on outer, ridden halfway, weakened, trailing final furlong, 14th of 15, 41l behind Cloud Fire (9-13) at Wexford 1m hcp 47-60 in Jul.
Mary Spring Rice (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Never a factor, 7th of 10, 13l behind Ferdinand Magellan (9-5) at Navan 1m 2f mdn stks gf in Jun.
Amazing Bonus (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) In touch in rear, effort on outer approaching straight, soon no extra, last of 8, 20l behind The Grey Express (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f N H flat gd in Jul.
Luckysideup (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Chased clear leader, closer 2nd from halfway, driven along and weakened approaching straight, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Directa King (10-9) at Limerick 2m stks gd in Jun.
