rear of mid-division, mistake 1st, mistake 4 out and weakened, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders on inner, ridden in 4th 3 out, disputed 2nd and mistake 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
mid-division, mistake 3rd and slight mistake next, no impression from 3 out, moderate 10th when ran around approaching last, unseated rider jumping last
rear of mid-division on inner, briefly short of room before 3 out, ridden and went 5th 2 out, kept on one pace
prominent, took keen hold, ridden in 3rd 3 out, 5th at last, no impression
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, took keen hold, bad mistake 1st, ridden and weakened 6th, mistake 4 out, weakened, pulled up before 3out
towards rear, slight mistake 1st, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
always behind, slight mistake 1st, never a factor
towards rear, mistake at 1st, good headway after 4 out, 9th 3 out, improved to lead 2 out, ridden clear before last, stayed on well run-in
always towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, mistake at 4th, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression
prominent early, led from 2nd, joined briefly 3 out, led and ridden before next, headed 2 out, no extra in 3rd run-in
tracked leaders, ridden in 6th 3 out, no impression
mid-division, closer in 5th and ridden 3 out, weakened
led early, headed 2nd and raced prominently, improved to dispute lead briefly 3 out, soon ridden and headed, 4th 2 out, weakened
RIOGA CHOICE was beaten just over three lengths behind Kilbarry Chloe at Wexford in March when conceding 5lb. The winner landed a Limerick Grade 3 next time so Henry De Bromhead's mare looks the form choice. The Friday Man won a Tramore bumper with plenty in hand and makes his hurdling debut while Virtual Oscar showed plenty of promise at Punchestown in May when behind runner-up Esperti. The latter is definitely on the upgrade though the main threat could arrive in the shape of Favorite Moon. A major handicap winner in the UK and Australia, he made his debut for Bill Durkan in a Listed race at the Curragh and is an intriguing hurdles debutant.
Belsanndi (FR) 20-1 (11-0) Prominent and soon disputed, headed after 3f and soon tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, last of 6, 17 1/2l behind Dark Spark (11-0) at Listowel 1m 5f Yielding in Jun.
David Garrick (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders, soon 3rd, not fluent 3rd, ridden and no impression in 4th after 3 out, 6th when mistake 2 out, no extra, 8th of 14, dist behind Easca Peasca (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Oct.
Eco Pete (IRE) 80-1 (12-0) Rear of mid-division well off pace, never a factor, pushed along and no impression over 3f out, soon no extra, tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Tag Man (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Esperti (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, headway into close 3rd 2 out, ridden entering straight, 2nd and no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 18, 3 1/2l behind Tax For Max (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Favorite Moon (GER) 66-1 (9-7) Rear of mid-division and well off pace halfway, pushed along 4f out, closer early straight, soon ridden and no threat under 2f out, 9th of 12, 18l behind Raise You (9-7) at Curragh 1m 4f lst stks (1) Good - Yielding in May.
Firstman (FR) 20-1 (11-12) Towards rear, closer in moderate 7th and pushed along 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, 4th of 11, 22 1/2l behind Prevaricate (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Royal Admiral (IRE) 80-1 (8-12) Mid-division, pushed along over 2f out, no extra from over 1f out, weakened, 18th of 22, 15 1/4l behind Five Zeros (9-1) at Navan 1m 2f hcp gd in May.
Shining Aitch 20-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders early, mid-division after 2f, ridden and no impression 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 13th of 16, 11 1/4l behind Leabaland (9-4) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gd in May.
Takeachancejimmy (IRE) 40-1 (8-10) Towards rear, 8th and pushed along 3f out, ridden and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, never a factor, 6th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Hell Bent (9-4) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
The Friday Man 7-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway over 4f out and led 2f out, pushed along and asserted over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Tramore 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jun beating Moresby Buoy (12-0) by 9l, 12 ran.
Never Rains (IRE) 40-1 (8-12) Tracked leader, lost place and under pressure halfway, weakened under 2f out, eased over 1f out, 12th of 13, 34 3/4l behind Aingeal Dorcha (9-12) at Gowran Park 1m 2f hcp gd in Apr.
Shona Mea (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th after 4th, 10th after 4 out, no impression after 2 out, no extra before last, 8th of 17, 35l behind Return To Base (11-7) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Nevendon 50-1 (10-2) Towards rear in rear from halfway, ridden on inner over 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 13th of 17, 11 1/2l behind Storm Steps (9-4) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Virtual Oscar (IRE) 150-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, slightly hampered at 5th, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression on leaders straight, 4th of 18, 16 1/4l behind Tax For Max (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Kalanisi Dubh (IRE) 40-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, not fluent 1st, 6th halfway, not fluent and pushed along 4 out, 4th 2 out, ridden and weakened before last, tailed off, 5th of 9, dist behind Downtown Queen (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Rioga Choice (IRE) 9-2 (10-13) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along 2 out, ridden and no impression on principals run-in, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 3 1/2l behind Kilbarry Chloe (10-13) at Wexford 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Glan Gap (IRE) 150-1 (11-4) Mid-division, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Cosmology (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, towards rear when mistake 6th, ridden and weakened 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Listowel 2m mdn sft in Jun.
Happaugue (IRE) 28-1 (8-13) Dwelt, soon detached in rear, never a factor, no impression 4f out, pushed along and no threat under 3f out, no extra, last of 10, 17l behind Imposing Supreme (9-11) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
