tracked leaders in 3rd, moderate 3rd halfway, closed 5 out, pushed along before straight, ridden to dispute 2 out and soon led, kept on well from last
disputed early, led 3rd, clear from 6th, slight mistake and reduced advantage 6 out, ridden and headed approaching 2 out, kept on under pressure, 2nd run-in, not match winner
held up in last, pushed along and no impression from before 6 out
led and disputed early, 2nd from 3rd, moderate 2nd from 6th, closed on leader 6 out, improved to lead approaching 2 out, joined 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no extra run-in
held up in 5th, pushed along and no impression from 6 out
chased leaders in 4th, ridden and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace
Bac In A Tic ran a tremendous race when a close fourth in a Limerick Grade 3 in March and will have found the minimum trip much too short on her final start at Clonmel a couple of weeks later. She should have a good season and her allowances will help but the race-fitness of Shanpallas and SIZING SYMPHONY may just be too much for her. The former made a very encouraging debut over fences at Killarney, battling on to see off the attentions of Owega Star, but it's Henry De Bromhead's charge who gets the vote as he was returning from a 19-month break when making a winning chasing debut at Tipperary and should have come on markedly for the run. Churchfield Champ was narrowly beaten by Toner D'Oudairies at Tramore and a 5lb pull can enable him to turn the tables. The remaining pair both won last time but will need to find more.
Toner D'Oudairies (FR) 11-2fav (10-13) Mid-division, ridden and dropped towards rear 6 out, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Shot From The Hip (10-13) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs gd in Aug, 15 ran.
Ancient Days (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, led 6 out, ridden to assert before 2 out, slightly untidy last, kept on well, won at Tramore 2m 6f beg chs gd in Aug beating Raajih (11-8) by 2l, 10 ran.
Churchfield Champ (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 4 out, weakened, 8th of 10, well behind Spring Heeled (11-5) at Killarney 2m 4f nov chs gd in Aug.
Sizing Symphony (IRE) Evensfav (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 2nd 4 out, led next, soon challenged, ridden and disputed last, kept on well run-in to assert close home, won at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Jul beating Shake The Bucket (11-12) by 1/2l, 11 ran.
Shanpallas (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Mid-division, headway into 6th 6 out, 4th 4 out, ridden to challenge 3 out, led before 2 out, kept on well under pressure from last, won at Killarney 2m 4f beg chs gd in Aug beating Owega Star (11-12) by 1l, 15 ran.
Back In A Tic (IRE) 7-4 (11-7) Tracked leader, good jump to lead 5th, soon clear, reduced lead 2 out (normal 3 out), pressed straight and headed before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 6, 1l behind Castle Genie (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mrs beg chs in Mar.
Rockshandy (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Made all, clear at stages, stayed on well under pressure to assert final furlong, won at Galway 2m 6f beg chs gd beating Minella For Value (11-12) by 6l, 9 ran.
