tracked leaders, ridden in 5th 3 out, 5th next, soon no extra
mid-division, progress from 4 out, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, kept on same pace from last
always towards rear, weakened from 5 out, pulled up after next
mid-division, ridden entering straight, 9th 3 out, soon no impression
mid-division, some progress on outer entering straight, mistake 3 out and soon ridden, no impression from 2 out
mid-division, under pressure and dropped to rear when mistake 4 out, eased from 2 out
in rear, headway from 4 out, ridden in 7th next, kept on same pace from 2 out
always towards rear, ridden 5 out, soon no impression, never a factor
rear of mid-division, headway from 4 out, 4th next, ridden in 2nd 2 out led approaching last, stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders, progress on inner to lead entering straight, ridden and strongly pressed from 2 out, headed approaching last, kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed, slight mistake 1st, headed and ridden after 4 out, weakened from 3 out
in rear, ridden in moderate 11th entering straight, soon no impression, never a factor
led and disputed, headed 5th, disputed lead again briefly 4 out, soon ridden and headed, 3rd under pressure 2 out, mistake last and weakened run-in
always behind, trailing in last when mistake 7th, never a factor
prominent, disputed lead from 6th, headed and ridden entering straight, 4th 2 out, kept on same pace from last
Cailin Annamh has found his form over fences and produced an excellent run behind Jacksonlady at Galway. He's making his handicap debut and has plenty of weight but should go well. Shanpallas ran out in the Galway Plate but almost made amends a couple of days later over hurdles. He can go well though BALNASLOW, who did very well for a virtual novice when third in the Plate, is making such good progress that he'll be difficult to beat. Aranhill Chief is on a four-timer and though 6lb higher for his latest success at Galway he's on a lower mark than over hurdles so looks well in. Behemoth is a very nice chasing prospect for the future and, though this is tough, his low weight can see him involved in the finish.
Art Of Logistics (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division best, towards rear before 2 out, soon no impression, 17th of 22, 47l behind Road To Riches (10-11) at Galway 2m 6f hcap ch gd in Jul.
Cailin Annamh (IRE) 4-1 (10-13) Held up in touch on outer, close 6th 2 out, hampered at last, ridden in 6th entering straight, stayed on well to go 2nd inside final furlong, just failed, 2nd of 12, hd behind Jacksonslady (10-10) at Galway 2m 6f chs gd in Jul.
Balnaslow (IRE) 9-1 (9-13) Chased leaders early, moderate 8th halfway, progress into 5th 3 out, 4th and closer before 2 out, ridden in 5th last, kept on same pace to dispute 3rd inside final furlong, just prevailed for 3rd close home, 3rd of 22, 14l behind Road To Riches (10-11) at Galway 2m 6f hcap ch gd in Jul.
Pride Of The Artic (IRE) 16-1 (10-12) Prominent, 2nd 4 out, disputed lead briefly when bad mistake 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from last, 7th of 12, 5l behind Jacksonslady (10-10) at Galway 2m 6f chs gd in Jul.
Shanpallas (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Towards rear, slight mistake 5th, some progress in 8th 2 out, ridden to close before last, 2nd 100 yards out, kept on under pressure, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Prince Rudi (11-1) at Galway 2m 6f hcap hdle Grd C.
Loosen My Load (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Tracked leaders, ridden in 4th on outer 2 out, kept on same pace under pressure final furlong, 4th of 12, 3 1/2l behind Jacksonslady (10-10) at Galway 2m 6f chs gd in Jul.
Cootamundra (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Towards rear, slightly impeded 6 out, poor 7th approaching straight, ran on without threatening under pressure final furlong,, 5th of 14, 19l behind Fosters Cross (11-6) at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs.
Slieveardagh (IRE) 10-1 (11-10) Tracked leader in mid-division when fell 3rd, in a race won by Westhaven (9-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs in Jul, 11 ran.
Pass The Hat 14-1 (10-5) Mid-division, dropped to rear approaching 2 out, no extra, last of 14, well behind Prince Rudi (11-1) at Galway 2m 6f hcap hdle Grd C.
Nearly Nama'd (IRE) 10-3fav (11-0) Jumped slightly left 1st, not fluent 2nd, soon mid-division, hampered 5 out, 7th 2 out where jumped slightly left, moderate 6th approaching straight, one pace,, 6th of 14, 22l behind Fosters Cross (11-6) at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs.
Dazzling Susie (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Chased leaders in 3rd early, 4th from 4th, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 6th 2 out, 5th last and kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 10l behind King High (11-3) at Tramore 2m hcp hdl gd.
Formidableopponent (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Chased leaders, bad mistake and unseated rider 5 out,, in a race won by Fosters Cross (11-6) at Galway 2m 1f hcp chs, 14 ran.
Aranhill Chief (IRE) 7-1 (10-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead bypassing 2 out, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, all out close home, just held on, won at Galway 2m 6f hcp chs gd beating Usuel Smurfer (11-9) by hd, 20 ran.
Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Led early, tracked leader until led briefly 8th, joined next, headed before 4 out and ridden when mistake 3 out, soon no extra, eased, 11th of 22, well behind Usuel Smurfer (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp chs 0-135 in Apr.
Behemoth (IRE) 7-2 (11-3) Led, jumped well, headed briefly 3rd, asserted after 2 out, kept on well, won at Tramore 2m 7f beg chs gd beating Vaxalco (11-8) by 4 1/2l, 9 ran.
Big Generator 4-1 (10-8) Led, headed before 5th, 3rd at 8th, closer in 3rd on inner 2 out, ridden to press leader at last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Westhaven (9-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs in Jul.
Fiery Oscar (IRE) 50-1 (10-6) Prominent early, dropped towards rear after 1st, pushed along and no extra after 3 out, 18th of 20, 47l behind Thomas Edison (10-6) at Galway 2m hcp hdl gd in Jul.