slowly into stride, soon rear of mid-division, headway 4f out, 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out
disputed early, soon chased leaders, 2nd halfway, improved to lead 2f out, ridden and kept on well from over 1f out, pressed close home
held up towards rear, 9th 3f out, ridden into 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace
chased leaders early, 7th halfway, weakened 6f out
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway to 5th 4f out, ridden in 7th 3f out, soon no extra
chased leaders, led after 3f, headed after 5f, left in lead over 6f out, ridden and headed 2f out, no extra final furlong
chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 6f out, ridden in 6th and no impression over 2f out, kept on same pace
mid-division, 8th halfway, eased when slipped up 5f out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 4th 6f out, headway to 3rd 4f out, ridden 2f out, kept on to 2nd inside final furlong, pressed winner close home, just held
chased leaders, led after 5f, ran out through rail over 6f out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, 3rd 6f out, ridden in 4th 3f out, no extra in 5th over 2f out, kept on one pace
Try Stop Me, a winner between the flags at Glenbane in October, attempted to make all on his bumper debut over 2m3f at Naas in February and only succumbed in the latter stages. Traffic Article landed a point at Inch a year ago and showed up well on his bumper debut at Bellewstown in July while Whats On The Menu ran two fine races over today's C&D at the backend of last year and looks a threat to all. CLONARD LAD would probably prefer a little bit further after staying on stoutly behind Fioldubh over 2m2f at Downpatrick but he'll have come on for the run and should provide Willie Mullins with yet another bumper winner.
Captain Sully (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, 5th and progress 5f out, 3rd and challenged on outer 2f out, soon no extra, 5th of 11, 12l behind Old Charm (11-7) at Cork 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Clonard Lad (IRE) 11-4fav (12-0) Settled 2nd, 3rd halfway, 2nd from 4f out, ridden to challenge from over 1f out, edged left last 100 yards, kept on well, just failed, 2nd of 14, nk behind Foildubh (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Comme Je Trouve (IRE) Luso gelding out of River Moccasin.
Foryouknow (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, closer in 5th 6f out, kept on same pace from before straight, 12th of 17, 49l behind Loosen My Load (11-7) at Cork 2m N H flat gf in Jun.
Harbour Flight (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Mid-division, kept on same pace from before straight, 12th of 24, 18l behind Chu Chu Thomas (11-7) at Cork 2m N H flat gd in May.
Lee's Cross (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened 4 out, tailed off, 17th of 20, well behind King Of Ardcarne (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m 2f mdn hdl (6yo+) hvy in Dec.
Moon Abbey (IRE) Moonax gelding out of Abbeyknock Lass.
Persian Gayle (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Attempted to make all, strongly pressed from 6f out, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra early straight, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 12l behind Another Wexican (12-0) at Tramore 2m N H flat gf in May.
Prayer From Heaven (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Led and disputed, led halfway, ridden and headed 6f out, no impression over 5f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 17, 24l behind Andlau (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Mar.
Suir Prince (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Twrds rr of mid div until fell 6th, in a race won by Saluteyourofficer (12-0) at Kill 3m ire ptp gd, 10 ran.
Traffic Article (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway in 3rd 3f out, ridden 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 14, 12l behind Sutherland Star (12-0) at Bellewstown 2m 1f N H flat gd in Jul.
Whats On The Menu (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Led, narrowly headed from over 4f out, dropped to moderate 4th 2f out, kept on again under pressure into 2nd final furlong, not match winner, 2nd of 9, 3 1/2l behind Carrig Cottage (11-2) at Tramore 2m N H flat hvy in Dec.
The Recovery (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 4th and ridden after 3 out, headway on outer after next, disputing 2nd and staying on when fell last, in a race won by Paddy O Dee (11-4) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl sft in Jan, 17 ran.
Justourluck (IRE) Fruits Of Love gelding out of Fiddlersbridge.
Knockbaun Prince (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Reared up in parade ring, in rear, no danger and kept on from 6 out, 9th of 18, well behind Dorset Square (11-5) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jul '08.
Try Stop Me (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Led, strongly pressed entering straight, headed over 2f out, 5th and no extra from over 1f out, 5th of 12, 14l behind Minella Class (10-13) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat hvy in Feb.
Laharn Flyer (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Prominent, 4th halfway, 5th 6f out, soon no extra, behind when virtually pulled up final furlong, 12th of 13, well behind Headford Flyer (11-7) at Clonmel 2m N H flat in Mar.
Tommy's Star (IRE) Soviet Star gelding out of Your The Lady.
