mid-division, 7th before straight, no extra, tailed off
chased leaders, niggled along to close before straight, challenged and on terms from 3 out, not fluent next, narrowly headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
mid-division, 11th early, kept on without threatening from before straight
chased leader, closed from before straight, led 3 out, soon joined, headed and no extra in 3rd from next, kept on same pace
mid-division best, never a factor, tailed off
soon behind, pulled up after 5th
soon chased leaders, 6th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th 5 out, no extra approaching straight
towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace from 4 out
towardsr rear, no danger and kept on same pace from 4 out
mid-division, 10th 5 out, no danger and kept on same pace from next
chased leaders, 6th 5 out, no impression from next, soon no extra, tailed off
towards rear, closed to chase leaders approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, lost place 4 out, soon no extra, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 4th 4 out, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression
always towards rear, tailed off
soon led and clear, reduced lead before straight, headed and weakened from 3 out
mid-division, good progress to track leaders from 4 out, challenged next, soon on terms, gained narrow lead and stayed on best run-in
PARK RANGER's close-up second at Wexford in October looks the best form on offer here and Christy Roche's gelding won on the Flat at Tipperary in April. He gets the vote ahead of Abarta, ahead of Cuckoo Hill when fourth at Ballinrobe last month. Knockgraffon Lad, Man In Black and Speed Steed have all shown signs of ability but have had plenty of chances now.
Chapter Nine (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, progress approaching halfway, 2nd 4 out, disputing lead when mistake 3 out, soon no extra and weakened, tailed off, 8th of 12, well behind Makhaaleb (11-2) at Down Royal 2m 4yo mdn hdl gf in Aug.
Park Ranger (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Held up in touch, 7th after 4 out, headway after 3 out, 3rd 2 out, close 2nd and challenged from before last, every chance, just failed, 2nd of 14, hd behind Strain Of Fame (11-2) at Wexford 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Oct.
Super Collider 16-1 (11-4) Towards rear, slightly slow jump 3rd, never a factor, 7th of 12, well behind Virgil Earp (10-13) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Abarta (IRE) 7-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, 2nd from 3 out, dropped to 4th and no impression under pressure approaching straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 11l behind Devil's Elbow (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m am mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Moonlight Fencer (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 10th after 4 out, soon no extra, 15th of 18, well behind Hired Hand (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl in Jun.
Mountain Bid (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Never a factor, dropped behind after halfway, completely tailed off, 16th of 18, well behind Alhellal (11-9) at Roscommon 2m N H flat gd in Jun.
Perfect Buttons (IRE) 14-1 (9-5) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Sword Fish (9-11) at Listowel 2m 4yo hcp hdl gd in Sep.
Western Promise (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Chased leaders early, moderate 6th halfway, weakened 5 out, 13th of 16, well behind London Bridge (11-12) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 5yo mdn hdl gf.
Another Harbour (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Led, headed over 4f out, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon no extra, moderate 4th 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 6, 23l behind Clondaw Warrior (10-13) at Down Royal 2m NH flat gf in May.
Battlemount (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 10th of 15, well behind Devil's Elbow (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m am mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Cuckoo Hill 7-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, closer in 4th from 3 out, dropped to 6th and no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 30l behind Devil's Elbow (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m am mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Gypsy Rose (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Soon towards rear, never a factor, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Mayo Mystique (10-6) at Wexford 2m mdn hdl in Apr, 16 ran.
Man In Black (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, dropped to moderate 6th after 3 out, soon no impression, 10th of 15, 36l behind Sounds Of Thunder (11-2) at Tramore 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Apr.
Prima Facia 25-1 (10-4) Mid-division, weakened entering straight, last of 16, well behind Reizovic (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat gd in Apr.
Speed Steed (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th after 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure from after next, 5th of 18, 10l behind Hired Hand (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl in Jun.
Sheila's Island (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, weakened 6f out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Vics Canvas (11-9) at Naas 2m 3f N H flat in Nov.
Montelaguna (IRE) 33-1 (10-11) Always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Shabra Charity (10-8) at Down Royal 2m Maiden Hurdle (5-6yo) gd in Jun.
Carlingford Lough (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening from after 4 out, 7th of 18, 13l behind Hired Hand (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl in Jun.
Knockgraffon Lad (USA) 10-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, moderate 8th from 4 out, no impression from next, 7th of 11, 27l behind Tom Horn (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in May.
Undanta (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Towards rear, no danger and kept on from after 4 out, 10th of 18, 27l behind Hired Hand (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl in Jun.
Seamie Joe (IRE) 25-1 (10-10) Mid-division, reminder 2nd, no extra and pulled up 8th, in a race won by Virgil Earp (10-13) at Wexford 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jun, 12 ran.
