close up in 2nd, ridden before 2 out, soon no extra, weakened before last
mid-division, moderate 8th 3 out, soon driven along, 4th after 2 out, moderate 2nd from last, no impression when eased close home
towards rear, some progress into mid-division 2 out, no extra before last
towards rear, mistake 1st, saddle slipped and pulled up after 4 out
mid-division, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
led, raced wide, ridden and strongly pressed after 2 out, headed before straight, 3rd and no extra after last
mid-division, moderate 7th halfway, progress after 3 out, 4th under pressure 2 out, kept on same pace
moderate 5th to halfway, dropped to 9th before 2 out, weakened, tailed off
towards rear, stayed on without threatening from before 2 out
in rear, kept on same pace from before 2 out
chased leaders in moderate 6th, 5th and ridden 2 out, soon no extra
chased leaders in moderate 3rd, slight mistake 2nd, weakened from 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
never a factor, tailed off
mid-division, 9th before 3 out, kept on same pace from before 2 out
always towards rear
tracked leaders in moderate 4th, 3rd and progress 3 out, 2nd after 2 out, led before straight, clear last, stayed on well, eased close home
Rose's Emma hasn't had much experience but looked at home on the heavy ground when battling to victory over Donoughmore at Down Royal in February. She's the type to do better and must be respected but Morotai Marauder has struggled at the weights since landing a Down Royal handicap in May and could do with some respite from the handicapper. The veteran Berkerys Treasure landed a handicap over timber at Galway around this time a year ago and his recent run there was only his third subsequent start. He can get involved while Diamond Shower will also be expected to go well after his success at Cork last month. However, John Walsh's charge has a massive 12lb rise to overcome and OLD THEATRE ROYAL, who was travelling nicely in the lead when falling at the third last that day, can gain compensation despite moderate subsequent efforts on ground faster than he enjoys.
Berkerys Treasure (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Led, ridden and headed before 2 out, kept on one paced straight, 4th of 18, 12l behind Another Ambition (11-10) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
Diamond Shower (USA) 11-2 (11-0) Towards rear, progress 5 out, 9th after next, left close up 3 out, soon disputed lead, led before last, stayed on well to go clear run-in, won at Cork 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 in Aug beating Clancy Strand (11-4) by 5l, 20 ran.
Rose's Emma (IRE) 8-1 (10-4) Chased leader in 2nd, closed 3 out, dropped to 5th after 2 out where not fluent, renewed effort from before last, stayed on well run-in, led near line, won at Down Royal 2m nov hcp hdl 8Evens09 hvy in Feb beating Donoughmore (10-11) by hd, 11 ran.
Aerlite Rooler (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Towards rear, fell 3 out, in a race won by Dream Champion (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens16 gd in Aug, 14 ran.
Le Reveur 15-2 (11-9) Held up towards rear, 6th and headway 3 out, 4th before 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 6th of 14, 13l behind Mountain Heather (11-8) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
Vinnie (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Raced keenly to dispute lead early, headed 3rd, weakened from 5 out, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Dancing Tornado (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs gs in Oct, 15 ran.
Face Facts (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, improved into 5th 2 out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace without threatening, 4th of 11, 5l behind Shopfrontspecialst (11-7) at Roscommon 2m hcp hdl 8Evens09 gf in Aug.
Morotai Marauder (IRE) 13-2 (10-10) In touch, 6th halfway, 4th and progress approaching 3 out, moderate 2nd before 2 out, soon no extra, 6th of 15, 13l behind Eventide (10-6) at Down Royal 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Aug.
Trikirk (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Never better than mid-division, kept on same pace from 3 out, 8th of 25, 15l behind Our Monty (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens02 in Oct.
Val San Vito (FR) 25-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on inner, 9th 3 out, ridden and no impression from next, 9th of 18, 32l behind Another Ambition (11-10) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
Yeoman (FR) 12-1 (11-2) Towards rear, no impression from 3 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 16, well behind Bonifacio (11-7) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Glad Lion (GER) 33-1 (11-5) 22nd of 29, 40l behind Valhalla Vision (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl sft in Sep '08.
Ice Skate (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Prominent early, moderate 8th approaching 5 out, soon no extra, 11th of 16, well behind Cylindar Rattler (11-9) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.
Tullamakulla (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, mistake 8th, 6th 4 out, kept on one pace from next, 5th of 16, 23l behind Winners Toast (10-11) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
Book of Days (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Towards rear on wide outside, kept on same pace from 3 out, 10th of 18, 32l behind Another Ambition (11-10) at Galway 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Aug.
Old Theatre Royal (IRE) 5-1fav (10-13) Mid-division, closer in 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, no impression from 2 out, 5th of 18, 24l behind Kayanna's Back (10-13) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gf.
Five Jembs (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 17, 15l behind City Hustler (10-5) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jun.
Try Freedom (IRE) 7-1fav (11-6) Mid-division, progress halfway, 4th approaching 3 out, 3rd under pressure 2 out, no impression when fell last, in a race won by Mullagh Abu (10-13) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in May, 15 ran.
Desert Mirage (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Always towards rear, no threat from before 2 out, 7th of 11, 26l behind Dirar (11-9) at Listowel 2m hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Jun.
