raced in moderate 4th, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening
chased leader, ridden approaching straight, soon no impression
soon raced in moderate 7th, 5th 4 out, no impression approaching straight
made all, clear for much, jumped well apart from getting in close to 5 out, asserted straight, stayed on well, easily
raced in moderate 3rd, 2nd straight, soon no impression under pressure, not fluent 2 out, kept on same pace
soon well off pace towards rear, dropped behind 6 out, no danger after
soon raced in moderate 8th, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on without threatening
soon raced in moderate 6th, weakened approaching straight
well off pace towards rear, moderate 9th 4 out, 7th and no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace
soon well off pace towards rear, weakened approaching straight
soon raced in moderate 5th, 7th 4 out, soon no impression
SALESIN is ultra-consistent and has struck winning form with a vengeance. Boots Madden's charge beat Commandment by 13l here before a similarly easy success at Wexford. He is by no means badly treated and can complete a hat-trick. Premier Rouge looks a major threat as he has been in excellent form on the level and is only 1lb higher than when last successful over timber. Whispering Wind has run poorly on the flat since landing a maiden hurdle at Roscommon and will need to do better. Dolphin Bay has a career record of eight victories and can never be ruled out in this grade.
Dolphin Bay (IRE) 15-8fav (11-10) Tracked leaders, mistake 5 out, 6th entering straight, soon ridden, 4th 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Sherchanceit (11-4) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl 8Evens30 gf in Jul.
Roseska (USA) 7-4fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, 5th when fell 6 out, in a race won by Salesin (11-12) at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs in Jul, 15 ran.
Mahrajaan (USA) 10-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, 7th after 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from next, 5th of 14, 10l behind Banna Man (10-10) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gd in Jul.
Salesin 9-2 (11-12) Reluctant to start and slowly away, soon in touch, moved through to lead after 5th and made rest, ridden and stayed on well from 2 out, won at Wexford 2m 1f beg chs in Jul beating Ireland's Call (11-12) by 7l, 15 ran.
Whispering Wind (IRE) 8-13fav (11-7) Mid-division, progress after 4 out, 3rd travelling well next, challenged and on terms when bad mistake 2 out, led and flashed tail run-in, stayed on best, won at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf in Sep beating Diamond Key (11-7) by 1l, 16 ran.
Porto Calero 20-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened approaching 3 out, last of 14, dis behind Red Basil (10-13) at Thurles 2m hcp hdl 80-102 sft in Feb.
Run For Charlie (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Mid-division, 6th and progress 4 out, 2nd after 3 out, weakened next, 8th of 13, 26l behind Prosperity Square (10-8) at Sligo 2m 4f Conditional Handicap Hurdle (8Evens09) (4yo+) gd in Jul.
Premier Rouge 9-1 (10-3) Mid-division, 9th 6 out, moderate 10th and no impression under pressure from before straight, 9th of 16, 33l behind Kilbeggan Lad (10-12) at Cork 2m 3f lst hdl gs in Apr '06.
Mountain Pride (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 7th 4 out, progress into moderate 4th next, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 17, 27l behind Regal D'estruval (11-4) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf in Jul.
Mount Welcome (IRE) 8-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, progress into moderate 7th 3 out, soon weakened, 9th of 11, 27l behind De Senectute (11-0) at Cork 2m hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Jul.
Metal Madness (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th and mistake 3 out, ridden and weakened next, last of 12, 37l behind City Hustler (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-102 in Jul.
