led, headed after 2nd, disputed 5th and led again 7th, headed after 5 out, close 2nd when fell next
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead after 5 out, joined after next, pushed along and headed approaching 2 out, progress to lead again early run-in, ridden and kept on well
in rear, closer in 4th after 5 out and left 3rd next, pushed along after 3 out and no impression approaching next, no extra from 2 out
prominent and led after 2nd, joined 5th, mistake and headed 7th, soon reminders, pushed along and no extra in rear after next, left remote 4th 4 out, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to dispute lead after 4 out, pushed along and led before 2 out, strongly pressed before last, headed early run-in and no impression on winner closing stages
Steelambition made a very satisfactory debut over fences at Limerick last week, leading early then staying on strongly again in the latter stages to finish second to Ravenhill. The winner's yard is represented by DINONS, who completed a four-timer over hurdles last summer and made a successful chasing debut when long odds-on at Killarney. He's a nice prospect and gets the nod though he'll find this much tougher as Cooldine Bog also made a winning start over fences at Ballinrobe last month when buckling down to get up close home. Victoria Bay returned from a break to make an encouraging chasing debut at Cork and showed the benefit with a convincing victory at Killarney and her allowance will help while Or Jaune De Somoza should make a bold bid after a very good run behind the smart Farclas at Punchestown.
Cooldine Bog (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Led, headed 5th, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th 3 out, stayed on into 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, kept on well to press leader run-in and led close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May beating Cliff House (11-12) by 1/2l, 9 ran.
Dinons (FR) 1-4fav (11-4) Made all, not fluent 1st, still travelling smoothly straight, ridden out run-in, kept on well, won at Killarney 2m 7f gd in May beating Rock Road (11-4) by 2l, 4 ran.
Or Jaune De Somoza (FR) 11-4 (11-10) Led, headed after 2nd, on terms 5th, pushed along before 2 out, soon headed, no impression and not fluent last, one pace, 2nd of 5, 5 1/2l behind Farclas (11-8) at Punchestown 2m gd in May.
Steelambition (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Led, ridden 3 out, headed before straight, under pressure in 4th and pecked 2 out, 3rd last, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 6, 9l behind Ravenhill (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f gd in May.
Victoria Bay (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Chased leaders, impeded by loose horse approaching 6 out, pushed along straight, on terms last, soon led and came close with 2nd, stayed on best closing stages, won at Killarney 2m 5f gd in May beating Mega Mindy (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 10 ran.
