slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along and progress to chase leaders from before straight, kept on same pace from 2 out
led briefly early, prominent, not fluent 6th, on terms 3 out, headed before 2 out, back on terms last, stayed on well to edge ahead closing stages, all out
soon towards rear, pushed along and progress to chase leaders from before straight, kept on same pace from 2 out
soon led, jumped left 9th, slight mistake 11th, joined 3 out, headed before next, no extra
tracked leaders, pushed along approaching straight, led before 2 out, joined last, soon narrowly headed, kept on well, just failed
soon chased leaders, not fluent 6th and 9th, pushed along briefly 12th, slightly slow 3 out, no extra from before straight
towards rear, not fluent jumping, no extra from 3 out, tailed off
prominent, not fluent 4th, slightly impeded 6th, no impression and not fluent 2 out, soon no extra
soon mid-division, pushed along briefly 11th, pushed along again from next, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out
soon mid-division, no impression and switched left before 2 out, one pace
chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, no impression from before straight, unseated rider last
towards rear, some headway from 3 out, soon no impression and one pace
chased leaders, bad mistake 10th, slight mistake next, lost place and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, tailed off
Scenic Star stepped up to 2m7f at Downpatrick and gained his first success over hurdles for which a 5lb rise isn't harsh. Craig Star, who finished a close third, was staying on under pressure so the longer trip will be in his favour. CADAWILL is still a maiden after 24 starts under Rules so can hardly be a positive selection but he's been running well at a similar level and it could be his turn today. Silverpockets won over the minimum here earlier this month but has yet to prove she stays this far but Shanklys Dawn did a bit better at Kilbeggan a week ago and won't need much more to get involved here.
Scenic Star (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Towards rear, closed to chase leaders from 3 out, travelling smoothly from next, ridden to challenge approaching last where on terms, soon led, kept on well run-in, reduced lead and held on at the finish, won at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul beating Jack Slade (11-9) by 1l, 14 ran.
The Rite Article (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, bumped by rival at 4th, progress to lead after 3 out, ridden and headed approaching straight, dropped to 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 11, 8l behind Whatever It Takes (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Craig Star (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Held up, closer order approaching 6th to chase leaders, slight mistake 7th, no impression from 2 out where slight mistake, moderate 7th at last and slight mistake, ran on well without threatening run-in, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Scenic Star (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Balinaboola (IRE) 9-1 (11-1) Mid-division, not fluent at 4th, dropped to 13th after 6th, headway on inner to 7th 3 out where jumped left, left moderate 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 17, 18l behind Russian Roulette (11-11) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Cadawill (IRE) 6-1 (10-12) Mid-division, progress into 7th after 3 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, under pressure in 6th before last, kept on run-in to 3rd close home, 3rd of 20, 3 1/4l behind Tristram Shandy (11-3) at Tipperary 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Silverpockets (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, one pace under pressure from last, 7th of 13, 13 1/4l behind L'attesa (10-12) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Soft Seventeen (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Prominent, lost place from 4 out and impeded by loose horse, soon no impression, 11th of 18, 30 1/2l behind Kilcaragh Boy (11-6) at Roscommon 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Rosetub (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 9th halfway, mistake at 8th, dropped to rear of mid-division before 3 out, ridden after 3 out, no threat, 9th of 17, 30 1/2l behind Screaming Rose (11-7) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
Zaras Angel (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Mid-div, rdn along from 3out, sn no extra, pu last, at Ballingarry 3m mdn in Jun.
Shanklys Dawn (IRE) 28-1 (10-8) Rear, 12th after 6th, 14th after 3 out, good progress to 5th at last, no impression on leaders, ridden and kept on to 4th, never on terms, 4th of 15, 6 3/4l behind Oisin James (11-8) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Loch Luatha (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, closer order from 4 out on inner, impeded from last, soon switched left and went wide, kept on same pace, 4th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Scenic Star (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Mista Wabbit Man 11-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, last of 12, dist behind All The Chimneys (10-13) at Cork 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Supreme Star (IRE) 33-1 (10-8) Settled 4th, 7th before 8th, dropped to 11th after 3 out, improved to 7th after 2 out, soon driven, no extra in 9th before last, 9th of 15, 34 1/2l behind Oisin James (11-8) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp Yielding in Jul.
Mariens All Star (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear, badly hampered and almost brought down after 4th, soon detached in 9th, 8th 3 out, no extra, 7th of 13, 3l behind Lady Of Portlairge (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Jul.
Famous Ballerina (IRE) 50-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 5th halfway, pushed along in 8th before 3 out, no impression 2 out, ridden to go 6th approaching last, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 15 1/4l behind Star Of Angels (10-11) at Wexford 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Baily Smile (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, hit 8th, soon lost place and pushed along, dropped to last and slow 5 out, fell heavily 4 out, at Clonmel 2m 7f gd in Jun.
Augest Benefit (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Slightly slow 1st and 2nd, soon towards rear, reminder 9th, under pressure from 4 out, detached from next, tailed off, 5th of 6, dist behind Wrath Of Titans (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
