not fluent early, soon towards rear, pulled up before 3 out
soon led, joined from 3 out, headed after bypassed last, soon dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, improved to be on terms 3 out, still close up when fell next
chased leaders, moderate 4th from 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, improved to be close up from 3 out, on terms from next, headed under pressure closing stages
mid-division, progress into moderate 3rd after 2 out, closed around bypassed last, stayed on well to lead closing stages
mid-division best, 8th approaching 4 out, soon no impression
mid-division, 9th approaching 4 out, soon no impression
chased leaders, dropped to moderate 7th 3 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
prominent, dropped to moderate 6th 3 out, soon no impression
bad mistake and unseated rider 5th
soon towards rear, not fluent 4th, no extra from before 4 out
NORTHER BAY, a Grade 3 winner over hurdles, hasn't had much luck over the bigger obstacles but his close second to last week's Galway winner Beau Michael at Limerick in May would be good enough to take this. Turf War was a progressive hurdler last season who hasn't done as well as expected to date over fences. He has been a short-priced favourite on his two latest starts but a couple of mistakes appear to have unsettled him and he may need more experience. Ireland's Call ran very well when runner-up to Salesin over the C&D last month and the subsequent easy success of the winner points to the chance of Paul Rothwell's charge, though the stable haven't been in the best of form recently. Bachelor Affair made a promising debut over fences at Clonmel but found 2m4f at Punchestown beyond him later and is back to his best trip.
An Fear Glic (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, hampered 4th, 10th of 15, well behind Salesin (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs in Jul.
Bachelor Affair 20-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 17, well behind Loosen My Load (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs gf in May.
Emerson Breeze (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Towards rear, ridden into moderate 8th and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 15, 22l behind Mojito Royale (11-7) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Jul.
Ireland's Call (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, mistake 5 out, weakened before next, last of 14, well behind Banna Man (9-3) at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs gf.
It's Lou's Turn (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 13th of 16, 26l behind Junior Boss (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in May '09.
King Rama (USA) 11-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 5th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 15, 24l behind Salesin (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs in Jul.
Norther Bay (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Led and disputed, clear of remainder, led 4th, headed after 3 out, soon no extra, 7th of 12, 25l behind Bahrain Storm (11-4) at Tipperary 2m hdl Grd 3 (1) gd in Jul.
Turf War (FR) 2-1fav (10-11) Soon led, headed from 6th, on terms again approaching 4 out, soon headed, mistake, ridden in 2nd before straight, soon no impression, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 9, 16l behind Pom Flyer (11-2) at Tipperary 2m 1f chs gd in Jul.
We're Tickityboo (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders in 6th, 5th 6f out, weakened over 3f out, 14th of 18, 35l behind Cruise On Bach (11-9) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat gf in Jul.
Wolfgang Lad (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Always behind, trailing from before 2 out, tailed off, 13th of 14, well behind Gloonan Hill (11-2) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn hdl (6yo+) in Mar.
China Goes Green (IRE) 14-1 (11-8) Soon led and disputed, headed before 2 out, soon weakened, 8th of 16, 20l behind Oh Houdini (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd in Jul.
Green Du Ciel (FR) 10-1 (11-6) Prominent, 3rd before 3 out, soon no extra, 13th of 18, 30l behind Keep It Cool (11-4) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Jul.
Havanavich 20-1 (11-2) Soon towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace without threatening from after 3 out, 8th of 17, 38l behind Impersonator (10-4) at Tipperary 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Jul.
Stanton Court (IRE) 10-1 (11-6) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 3 out, no extra in 6th next, kept on one pace, 7th of 10, 26l behind Bacher Boy (11-6) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hdl gf in Jul.
Flying Rocket (IRE) 33-1 (11-2) Towards rear, ridden 5th, moderate 8th 6 out, soon no danger and weakened, completely tailed off, 8th of 9, well behind Pom Flyer (11-2) at Tipperary 2m 1f chs gd in Jul.
Lisglynn Jim (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division best, moderate 6th approaching straight, soon no extra, 11th of 16, 31l behind Willies Girl (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd in Jul.
Knocknagow Leader (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, closer in 6th at 6th, no extra from 3 out, 7th of 15, 48l behind Grand Opera (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gd in Jun.
