never better than mid-division
towards rear, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace
mid-division, no impression approaching straight
held up, headway from before straight but no impression in mid-division, kept on same pace without threatening
chased leaders, under pressure 5th, soon no danger, fell 2 out
chased leaders, moderate 6th after 4 out, soon no impression
tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st and not always fluent jumping, no impression straight, no extra from before 2 out
prominent, slight mistake 1st, mistake 4 out, ridden to chase winner when mistake last, kept on without getting there run-in
tracked leaders, moderate 5th after 4 out, soon no impression
made all, slight mistakes 3rd and 2 out, ridden out and stayed on well run-in
prominent, ridden to challenge straight, one pace from before last
towards rear, not fluent 1st, pulled up before 2nd, saddle slipped
mid-division, no impression approaching straight
towards rear for most, never a factor
mid-division, moderate 8th after 4 out, no extra from before straight
chased leaders, moderate 7th after 4 out, soon no impression
towards rear for most, never a factor
SEVEN NATION ARMY, a Listed bumper winner when trained in the UK, has had plenty of chances over hurdles but looked ready to win soon when a very close second to Hudson's Bay at Limerick. Playbook made a very promising start over timber when a close third at Limerick and started favourite at Galway but weakened quickly after meeting interference. He can do better and looks a threat while winning point-to-pointer Vinnie Luck made a promising debut over hurdles at Cork, though that was over 2m4f. Tikkanen Express may do best of the remainder.
Approaching Tide (IRE) 9-2 (12-1) Tr ldrs, 3rd 1/2way, 2nd 2out, dropped to 4th and no extra run-in, 4th of 15, 7l behind Fiord Cottage (11-10) at Ballingarry 3m mdn in Jun.
Big Man Clarence (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Mid div best, 6th frm 1/2way & mstk 4out, cl en 7th but btn aftr 3out, to when pu bef 2out, at Killeagh 3m mdn hvy in Jan.
Chase The Challis (IRE) 20-1 (8-12) Chased leaders on inner, ridden in moderate 3rd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 14, 5l behind Hatch Hall (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Oct.
Fugitive Motel (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Raced mainly in 3rd, dropped to 5th after 4 out, ridden after next and no extra from 2 out, 5th of 10, 14l behind St Stephens Green (11-12) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn gd in Aug.
Hi Macker (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Chased leader, close up in 2nd halfway, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden in 3rd, no extra entering straight, 7th of 12, 36 1/4l behind Black Warrior (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Kilderry Prince (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, towards rear and no impression from 3 out, soon no extra, last of 11, dist behind Tempo Mac (11-12) at Tramore 2m gd in Aug.
Playbook (IRE) 9-4fav (12-0) Towards rear, dropped to last over 2f out, soon no extra, 11th of 12, dist behind Poormans Hill (12-0) at Galway 2m 2f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Seven Nation Army (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd after 3 out, led entering straight, soon pressed, disputed 2 out, soon ridden, headed approaching last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Hudson's Bay (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Shine In Dubai (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, no extra from under 3f out, 16th of 20, dist behind Rathcannon (12-0) at Cork 2m gd in Jul.
Tikkanen Express (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th and fell 2nd, at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Vinnie Luck (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 6th 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, stayed on into 5th 2 out, 4th before last, kept on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 10, 12l behind Another Rebel (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f hvy in Mar.
Whitmore Power (IRE) Whitmore's Conn gelding out of Cordione.
Ask David (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Led, joined 6f out and headed 5f out, pushed along and no extra in 5th approaching straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 35 1/4l behind Borboleta (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in Aug.
Hushed Tones (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, not fluent, ridden and no extra 5 out, weakened next. pulled up after 4 out, at Cork 2m 3f mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Ocean Explorer (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Mid-division, pushed along 5f out, kept on one paced straight, 9th of 16, 30 1/4l behind Coeur De Lion (11-4) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Alphabelle (IRE) 66-1 (10-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, 11th halfway, pushed along before 4 out and no extra after 3 out, 9th of 12, dist behind Glendine River (11-7) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Hobnobbing (IRE) Fast Company filly out of Kissing The Sky.
Jimmy's Choice (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) A little keen, chased leaders, not fluent 3rd, 5th approaching straight, no extra from 3 out, 9th of 18, dist behind Making Shapes (11-7) at Cork 2m mdn gd in May.
