chased leaders in 3rd, improved into 2nd 2 out, soon closed on leader, led last, ridden to assert run-in, kept on strongly
led, joined and disputed after 3rd, soon 5-lengths clear of field, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no extra before last, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 2 out, weakened before last
held up towards rear, progress into 6th before 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from last
rear of mid-division for most, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
mid-division best, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
soon towards rear, ridden in 10th and no impression before 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace from last
towards rear, slight mistake 1st, progress into 8th 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, weakened
mid-division, progress into 4th before 3 out, ridden and no impression before 2 out where slight mistake, kept on same pace from last
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace from last, edged 3rd close home
soon chased leaders, improved into 2nd before 3rd, led and disputed after 3rd, soon 5-lengths clear of field, ridden and pressed before last, headed last, no extra and kept on same pace under pressure
chased leader early, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 2 out
The race usually produces a winner from those racing prominently or on the lead throughout the race. Slaney Craiglegacy, Eric The Red, Auroras Dream are regularly up with the pace, as is the selection, ALTERNO, who look for his spark again at an unfamiliar track.
Alterno (IRE) 7-2fav (11-11) Held up in touch, 7th approaching halfway, travelled smoothly to get on terms over 2f out, headed from last, not match winner from over 1f out and flicked tail, one pace, 2nd of 12, 6l behind Youngnedofthehill (11-3) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Wee Small Hours (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Prominent, improved to lead after 3rd, not fluent at 4th, 3 lengths clear after 5th, reduced advantage after 2 out, led narrowly at last, soon ridden, kept on well, all out, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp gd in Aug beating The Trigger (11-4) by ns, 16 ran.
Ben Rumson (IRE) 9-1 (9-10) Slightly slow away and pushed along from stalls, settled towards rear, in rear over 3f out and ridden from 2f out, some progress into 6th 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 10 1/2l behind Universal Focus (8-12) at Cork 1m 4f hcp sft in Aug.
Zagnzig (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th from 3rd, 4th approaching 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace straight, 4th of 8, 10 1/4l behind Movingswiftlyalong (11-5) at Sligo 2m 5f mdn Soft - Heavy in Aug.
Loughnavalley (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, hampered 1st and bumped 2nd, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 14th of 17, dist behind High Five Oscar (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Jul.
Slaney Craiglegacy (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Prominent, took keen hold, disputed 3rd at 6th, weakened approaching straight, 20th of 24, dist behind Slievenamon (11-12) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Marino Marvel (IRE) 100-1 (11-1) Towards rear, not fluent 4th, pushed along in 12th before 2 out where again not fluent, soon ridden and no impression, 9th of 13, 31 1/4l behind Monarch (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Maureen's Star (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Mid-division and 6th 5 out, pushed along in 5th after 2 out and went 4th before last, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered run-in, dropped to 5th close home, 5th of 8, 3 3/4l behind Sharlanda (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Glasson Lad (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) In rear, never a factor, detached before halfway, hampered 4 out, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace in straight, 11th of 16, dist behind Dorkas (11-4) at Sligo 3m hcp Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Aurora's Dream (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Led and disputed, pushed along and ridden after 2 out, headed before last and soon dropped to 3rd, no extra and dropped to 5th run-in, 5th of 10, 9l behind Shek O Lad (11-10) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Jul.
Eric The Third (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Prominent early, soon settled in mid-division, 5th 5 out, went 3rd after 3 out and ridden after next, no impression from before last and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 11, 17 3/4l behind King Of Aran (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Aug.
Personal Shopper 11-1 (10-11) Prominent on outer, improved to lead after 3rd and soon went clear, reduced advantage before 2 out, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, no impression and kept on same pace from before last, 3rd of 10, 28 1/4l behind Tranquil Magic (11-8) at Downpatrick 2m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Tortueuse (IRE) 100-1 (11-7) Towards rear, dropped to 8th at 5th, niggled along after 7th, improved to 7th before 8th, under pressure and detached after 10th, pulled up before 3 out, at Limerick 2m 2f Yielding in Jul.
Canova (IRE) 20-1 (10-12) Towards rear and 9th 5 out, ridden before 3 out and and no impression from next, 7th of 11, dist behind King Of Aran (11-1) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp gd in Aug.
