chased leader in 2nd, led under 4f out, ridden and stayed on well from 2f out
pushed along in last early, ridden along 6f out, went 2nd on outer 2f out, kept on without threatening winner inside final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in moderate 3rd 2f out, no impression
chased leaders in 3rd, ridden 3f out, weakened
led, ridden 3f out, headed 2f out, weakened
Potential supporters of Light Storm Cass should watch out for the result of the previous race in which Burnt Sienna, runner-up to her at Wexford, has a fine chance. MAGNOLIA RIDGE gained an easy victory in a Tipperary maiden and went to Galway with a favourite's chance but didn't like the soft ground. Back in more suitable conditions he can get back to winning ways. Jan Van Eyck is an obvious threat on his hat-trick bid and is making his handicap debut on a fair mark while Flight Ofthe Saker was a surprise but impressive winner at Sligo on his handicap debut though a massive 13lb rise looks excessive.
Jan Van Eyck (USA) 5-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 4f out, ridden into 2nd 3f out, stayed on to lead over 1f out, kept on well final furlong, won at Wexford 1m 4f 3yo stk 0-75 gf in Jul beating Madam Mo (9-10) by 2l, 6 ran.
Flight Ofthe Saker (USA) 12-1 (9-7) Driven along and reminder early, soon mid-division, headway into 3rd 3f out, ridden to lead 2f out, soon ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, eased close home, easily, won at Sligo 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-65 beating Seismic (8-6) by 4l, 13 ran.
Light Storm Cass (IRE) 4-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden to close 2f out, led over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Wexford 1m 4f mdn stks gf in Jul beating Burnt Sienna (9-0) by 1l, 7 ran.
Lioneer (IRE) 40-1 (9-5) Unruly before start, mid-division on outer and 10h halfway, kept on one pace from over 1f out without troubling leaders, 7th of 14, 13l behind Veronica Falls (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 3yo mdn stks pol in Jul.
Stepping Down (IRE) 16-1 (9-0) Led, strongly pressed and headed approaching straight, no impression on winner from well over 1f out, kept on one pace under pressure to hold on for moderate 2nd, 2nd of 5, 5l behind Agreement (9-5) at Galway 1m 4f 3yo mdn hvy.
Magnolia Ridge (IRE) 10-3fav (9-3) Close up at ordinary pace, in front 3f out, headed and no extra from over 1f out, 11th of 17, 13l behind Tin Town Boy (8-4) at Galway 1m 4f hcp 50-80 sft.
Daft Dave (IRE) 9-2 (8-10) Led, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened, 11th of 15, 16l behind Dark Crusader (9-8) at Killarney 1m 3f 3yo hcp gf in Jul.
