Verdict
Wish Me gained his only success over the course and distance and has been racing over much further lately. STAY LOCAL is a frustrating type and has never won but she's performed with credit at this sort of level and it could be her turn today. Shining Aitch would have a real chance on his close second over the track and trip last month and he's run well in subsequent handicaps. Dual all-weather winner Barretstown is 0-20 on Turf but recent Gowran winner Rockview Roman would have to be considered in that kind of form with Siobhan Rutledge's claim a massive bonus.
Formwatch
Barretstown (IRE) 12-1 (9-8) Disputed lead early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, no extra final 100 yards, 4th of 14, 3 1/4l behind Pinot Gris (8-12) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Maura's Gift (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Briefly pushed along from stalls and soon tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression and weakened from over 1f out, 8th of 12, 7 1/4l behind Arch Enemy (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Stay Local (IRE) 11-4fav (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace final furlong, 9th of 15, 5 3/4l behind Khafaaq (10-0) at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Mutadaawel (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders on outer, pushed along from 4 out, soon lost place and weakened, 12th of 15, dist behind Hand Over Fist (11-8) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Deluca Chop (FR) 22-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along early straight and not clear run briefly 1 1/2f out, 7th and ridden 1f out, kept on well on inner inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4l behind No Hassle (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Mr Mills (IRE) 20-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride and pushed along early, no impression on outer 1 1/2f out, kept on well inside final furlong, nearest at finish, 8th of 22, 7 1/4l behind Everylittlestep (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Prince Of Abington (IRE) 22-1 (9-6) Rear of mid-division, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out, kept on one pace without threatening, 12th of 17, 7 3/4l behind Court Of Appeal (10-0) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Rockview Roman (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, closer in 7th 2 out, pushed along entering straight, no impression, 6th of 16, 29 1/4l behind Barry Lyndon (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Blackstone Cliff (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division early, 7th halfway, pushed along and switched left under 2f out, ridden to challenge 1f out, under pressure and kept on well to lead on line, won at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Dec beating Dark Street (9-6) by ns, 14 ran.
Flier 28-1 (9-3) Prominent, dropped to 7th over 3f out, lost place and under pressure 1 1/2f out, weakened final furlong, 10th of 13, 9 1/4l behind Pinball Wizard (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in May.
Atlas (IRE) 16-1 (8-12) Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, kept on inside final furlong, 6th of 15, 3 1/2l behind Khafaaq (10-0) at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Fan Na Tiobratan (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Dwelt and towards rear, ridden and no extra over 3f out, eased 1 1/2f out, last of 16, 36 1/4l behind Bear Claws (9-2) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Gudrun Genberg (IRE) 33-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon raced towards rear, effort over 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 11th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Khafaaq (9-10) at Cork 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Lofoten (IRE) 9-1 (8-7) Mid-division early, took keen hold, headway into 2nd after 4f, ridden in 3rd 2f out, weakened, 9th of 12, 12 1/4l behind Longclaw (9-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Music Magic (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Mid division, 8th halfway, pushed along over 3f out, soon no extra, 14th of 16, 16 3/4l behind Rock Etoile (9-7) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Apr.
Wish Me (IRE) 50-1 (8-12) Pushed along from stalls, soon settled in mid-division and 8th halfway, pushed along on outer from 3f out and soon ridden, no impression and weakened from over 2f out, last of 13, 36 1/2l behind Satono Chevalier (10-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Feb.
Monnow Valley 9-1 (9-6) Soon tracked leaders, disputed after 2f, led after 2 1/2f, ridden and headed under 2f out, no extra over 1f out, last of 15, 14l behind Amemri (9-3) at Limerick 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Sea The Dawn (IRE) 33-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, 16th under 3f out, progress 1 1/2f out, no extra closing stages, 14th of 21, 10 1/4l behind Smaoineamh Sile (9-8) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Shining Aitch 16-1 (9-11) Towards rear, some headway 3f out, pushed along and went 4th under 2f out, 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Final Orders (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Limited Edition 50-1 (9-3) Mid-division and a bit keen, 10th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, dropped to 13th and no extra from over 1f out, 13th of 14, 24 1/2l behind Sea Oscar (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Gatsby Cap (IRE) 14-1 (9-0) Dwelt slightly, soon raced towards rear, 9th over 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 8th of 13, 7 1/4l behind Pinball Wizard (9-9) at Gowran Park 1m hcp gd in May.
