tracked leaders on inner, 4th halfway, improved to lead 4 out, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, joined at last, headed and no extra near line
mid-division, reminders 5th, 8th halfway, ridden from 3 out, 6th entering straight, no impression
towards rear, progress 4 out, pushed along in moderate 7th after 3 out, kept on without threatening from 2 out
always behind, reminders 4th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, 7th halfway, progress 3 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, dropped to 4th 2 out, no impression
in rear, hampered 5 out, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, headway from 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, progress to dispute lead at last, stayed on well to lead near line
led early, headed 2nd, ridden and weakened from 5 out, soon behind
mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden from 4 out, soon no impression
mid-division, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
tracked leaders, rd halfway, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression entering straight
prominent, led from 2nd, headed 4 out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, mistake 6th, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
in rear, headway from 4 out, progress into 4th and ridden on outer entering straight, 3rd 2 out, no extra in 3rd run-in
This won't take much winning but Downpatrick scorer Ballyfinboy has yet to win over this trip, though is only 3lb higher. Neither One Fine Morning nor CURRAGH GOLAN has had the benefit of a recent run but the pair have every chance on these terms. The latter was successful over course and distance a little under a year ago and kept decent company after so we'll take a chance on his fitness. Close Review was third in this last year and is 7lb lower but the veteran also has an absence to overcome. Softer ground might have suited Churchfield Champ but he was second off this mark at Roscommon last year.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Made all, ridden after last and soon pressed, kept on well, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun beating House Limit (10-12) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Bellgrove (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Mid-division, 6th at 5th, 5th at 8th, 6th after 4 out, dropped to 8th 3 out, soon ridden, 7th 2 out, no extra before last, 8th of 11, 25 1/2l behind Aranhill Chief (10-12) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gf in Jun.
Churchfield Champ (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 1st, closed up 8th, slight mistake 4 out, soon under pressure, no impression approaching straight, soon eased, 6th of 9, dist behind Rebel Cry (9-10) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Darenjan (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Rear, moderate 7th at 5th, detached before 10th, moderate 5th after 2 out, no threat, 5th of 7, 35 1/2l behind Down Under (11-6) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Casimir Road (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, no impression from 5 out, moderate 8th before 3 out, kept on one pace behind, 7th of 12, 26 3/4l behind Tiger Roll (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Drive The Bus (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra, kept on one pace from 2 out, 9th of 14, 26 1/4l behind Star Of Angels (10-11) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Curragh Golan (IRE) 2-1fav (10-11) Held up towards outer, 7th from 7th, progress from before 10th, 4th 3 out, 2nd into straight, kept on same pace from 2 out, 2nd of 9, 4 3/4l behind Kalico Kalista (9-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Sep.
Old Supporter (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th at 8th, ridden and weakened from 5 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Chief Of Panama (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Gonebeyondrecall (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, slight mistake 7th, towards rear and slightly impeded 8th, not a factor after, tailed off, 8th of 13, dist behind Change The Rules (10-8) at Limerick 3m hcp gf in Jun.
Close Review (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 6th, under pressure from 4 out, no impression next, soon no extra, 5th of 8, dist behind Colms Dream (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
One Fine Morning 9-2 (11-1) Disputed early, slightly hampered on rail before 4th, 3rd from 7th, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 5 out, no extra next, mistakes 2 out and last, 5th of 7, 34 3/4l behind Magical Mother (10-8) at Thurles 3m hcp Yielding in Nov.
Better B Quick (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, led 2 out, ridden and headed before last, soon weakened, 6th of 12, 29 1/2l behind Damiens Dilemma (11-9) at Hexham 3m hcp (5) gs in Jun.
Ballyine (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th from 7th, lost place 10th, no impression next, soon no extra, 6th of 10, dist behind Xsquared (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4f gf in Jun.
Lenora (IRE) 20-1 (9-10) Led, headed before 6th, pushed along approaching straight and no impression in 5th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 10, 21l behind Lilly The Lioness (10-10) at Wexford 2m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Galboystown Lady (IRE) 14-1 (10-1) Rear of mid-division, 7th after 4th, 8th after 6th, 9th before 3 out, driven into 6th after 2 out, progress to 3rd at last, kept on, not quite reach leaders, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Glenwood For Ever (11-1) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
The Black Robin (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, no impression from 5 out, weakened and tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Tiger Roll (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Tomcoole Lad (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Held up, a little keen, not fluent 5th, 6th from 8th, pushed along in 5th from 3 out, disputed 4th into straight, no impression approaching 2 out, jumped left last and no extra, 5th of 9, 34 1/4l behind Pops Well (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
