mid-division, 9th over 4f out, niggled along approaching straight, soon driven, ridden under 3f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong
chased leader, led after 2f, ridden under 3f out, headed 1 1/2f out, no extra, weakened final furlong
ran 4th, 3rd over 4f out, ridden in 4th under 3f out, no impression over 1f out, no extra final furlong
settled 5th, driven over 2f out, no impression in 4th under 1f out, kept on to 3rd, no threat
held up 6th, driven over 3f out, ridden and weakened over 2f out, short of room over 1f out, soon eased
rear, 14th over 4f out, pushed along over 2f out, ridden over 1f out, 12th 1f out, stayed on well to 7th, never on terms
mid-division, 10th over 4f out, ridden over 2f out, kept on well final furlong to 6th, never on terms
soon ran freely to lead, headed after 2f, driven entering straight, ridden 2 1/2f out, weakened 2f out
mid-division, 8th over 4f out, driven under 3f out, ridden into 4th 2f out, progress to 2nd 1 1/2f out, no impression on leader 1f out, kept on without troubling winner
rear of mid-division, 12th over 4f out, driven under 3f out, no extra over 1f out
rear, 15th over 4f out, no impression, ridden in 14th 1f out, some late headway to 11th, no danger
rear of mid-division, progress to 7th over 4f out, ridden under 3f out, headway to 3rd over 1f out, no impression on leader, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th final 100 yards
in rear, 13th over 4f out, driven on outer under 3f out, ridden and headway to 3rd 2f out, improved to lead 1 1/2f out, asserted under 1f out, kept on strongly, comfortably
raced 3rd, 4th over 4f out, driven in 3rd entering straight, soon ridden, weakened 2 1/2f out
towards rear, 11th over 4f out, ridden 2 1/2f out, improved to 6th 1f out, no impression on leader, kept on final furlong to 5th, never nearer
A winner at Tipperary, Miss Ballygally ran well again despite an 8lb rise when second at Sligo last time. But it could be the turn of ATHENRY BOY today as he’s gone close on his last two starts now and Kevin Manning takes over the reins for this. Dixie Highway landed a double over hurdles before narrowly beaten over 1m6f at Bellewstown and Greanta was beaten only a length when fourth at Ballinrobe last month. Athassel was not beaten far at Cork on his return but has yet to win in 28 starts while House Limit ran well at Limerick before a modest effort at Fairyhouse last time.
Miss Ballygally (IRE) 11-4fav (9-13) Dwelt, held up, 12th halfway, some progress before straight and ridden in moderate 6th over 1f out, soon switched left and kept on well inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 2l behind Northern Sky (8-8) at Sligo 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Why Me 3-1 (9-7) Broke well and settled back, chased clear leader, moderate 3rd halfway, ridden 2f out and closed to go 2nd 1f out, soon no chance with easy winner and dropped to 3rd final 100 yards, 3rd of 8, 11l behind Waaheb (9-7) at Limerick 1m 3f mdn hvy in Apr.
Athenry Boy (IRE) 6-1 (9-5) Chased leaders, ridden in 5th entering straight, 4th 1f out, progress in 3rd inside final furlong, kept on without threatening winner to 2nd near line, 2nd of 16, 1 1/2l behind Palmones (9-3) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Greanta (IRE) 12-1 (9-0) Prominent early before settling behind leaders, improved into closer 4th 5f out and pushed along in 3rd from 3f out, ridden from over 1f out and kept on without matching principals, 4th of 14, 1l behind Highland Fling (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Artiste Celebre (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division and 9th 3f out, ridden on inner from 2f out and soon not much room, no impression from over 1f out, 11th of 16, 14 1/4l behind Camlann (9-5) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Ben Rumson (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden and some progress under 2f out, 6th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Lilly The Lioness (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Angel's Gift (IRE) 14-1 (8-13) Soon mid-division, pushed along halfway, one pace straight, 8th of 17, 16 1/4l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 5-1 (8-10) Took keen hold early, soon raced in 10th, 7th over 3f out, tight for room 2f out, improved to challenge and every chance inside final furlong, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Phoenix Twist (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp sft in Jun.
Gun Shoot (IRE) 12-1 (8-10) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden from 2f out and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 4th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Xsquared (9-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Athassel 25-1 (8-8) Towards rear, 12th halfway, some progress on inner in 8th 2f out, ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace to go 4th close home, 4th of 13, 2 1/4l behind Fairy Flute (9-3) at Cork 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Elusive Leona (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Led early, soon joined, attempted to jump rail inside first couple of furlongs and headed, tracked leaders, 7th approaching straight, no extra from 2f out, 14th of 17, 30 1/4l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Mighty Fine (IRE) 20-1 (8-8) Mid-division, 10th halfway, some progress on inner approaching straight, pushed along and no extra under 2f out, weakened, last of 14, 32 3/4l behind Lilly The Lioness (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Trade Marked (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Raced in 9th early, a little keen, improved to get on terms before halfway, soon led, headed over 3f out, soon no extra and eased inside final furlong, 13th of 15, 26 1/2l behind Phoenix Twist (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp sft in Jun.
Eretara (IRE) 33-1 (8-8) Towards rear, 13th halfway, progress under 2f out and ridden in 5th 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong to go 3rd on line, 3rd of 14, 4 1/4l behind Lilly The Lioness (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Whippers Dream (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Held up, disputed 10th approaching straight, no impression and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 4th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Free State 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, mistake 5th, soon no danger, not fluent 3 out, pulled up before straight, at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Royal Blessing 8-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 11 1/4l behind Knockmaole Boy (9-12) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
House Limit (IRE) 9-1 (9-3) Mid-division and 10th 3f out, progress on outer over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 7 1/2l behind Camlann (9-5) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
