rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th 3 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, lost place before 5 out where mistake, soon weakened, tailed off
always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out
always towards rear, ridden and no extra before 5 out, weakened and tailed off
mid-division, closer in 7th halfway, 3rd 4 out, ridden in 4th and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
led and disputed, 2nd from after 4th, led before 5 out, slight mistake 3 out, challenged before 2 out where slight mistake, ridden to assert before last, kept on strongly, comfortably
rear of mid-division, towards rear and ridden 3 out, no impression
always towards rear, ridden and trailing before halfway, pulled up before 4 out
mid-division, mistake 1st, slow and not fluent afterwards, towards rear from 4th, ridden 3 out, no impression
prominent and disputed early, chased leaders from 4th, 3rd halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, no extra before straight
mid-division, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden and no extra before straight
led and disputed, led after 4th, headed before 5 out, ridden to challenge before 2 out, no extra in 2nd before last, kept on same pace
prominent early, chased leaders from 4th, mistake 5th, 8th halfway, 6th and slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, closer in 6th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened
mid-division, ridden into 7th before straight, no extra before 2 out
chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd entering straight, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace
towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, some late headway straight
It's hard to know what to make of Sambremont, whose only run was at Compiegne in April of last year, though he's a full brother to Djakadam and will know his job. The Unsub has a penalty for his bumper victory at Ayr in March but Jamie Codd's presence in the saddle is a bonus while Venitien De Mai, unbeaten in four starts between the flags, could be anything and cost connections 130,000 euros. Jimmy Two Times was an odds-on chance at Sligo in May but was beaten by a 25/1 outsider. He didn't look overly enthusiastic in the finish and is overlooked here in favour of VIRTUOSO ROUGE. Noel Meade's charge couldn't cope with the long odds-on Killultagh Vic on his hurdling debut here last month but his jumping will have improved and Nina Carberry can steer him home. Motown Bob has come up against useful rivals and stepping up in trip can bring about some improvement.
The Unsub (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Soon chased leaders, pushed along from 4 out, 10th approaching straight, kept on same pace from before last, 5th of 24, 15l behind Killer Crow (11-12) at Naas 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Better Again (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 7th of 9, well behind Measureofmydreams (11-12) at Wexford 2m 2f mdn hdl in Nov.
Coach Road (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Ww, gd late prog, nrst at fin, 3rd of 11, 10l behind Ballyboker Breeze (12-2) at Monksgrange 3m ire ptp hvy in Mar.
Fiddlers Way (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 2nd after 2nd, 5th and no impression straight, one pace, 6th of 14, 27l behind Outlander (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl in Nov.
High In The Clouds (IRE) 66-1 (11-7) Chased leaders in 4th, ridden 4f out, no extra 3f out, 5th of 6, 23l behind Bellshill (11-11) at Thurles 2m NH flat sft in Nov.
Jimmy Two Times (IRE) 1-2fav (11-4) Chased leader in 2nd, challenged 2 out, ridden entering straight, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/2l behind Johnny Suku (11-4) at Sligo 2m mdn hdl sft in May.
King Willie (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) To from start & not fluent, mstk 1st, cto by 5th & b mstk 5out, pu 2out, in a race won by Now Ben (12-0) at Lismore 3m ire ptp gd in Mar '13, 13 ran.
Lazy Bones (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, ridden 5f out, dropped to last 4f out, weakened, last of 6, well behind Bay Sly (11-7) at Wexford 2m NH flat gd in Oct.
Mick Spadoun (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Tracked leader in 2nd, progress to narrowly lead under 3f out, ridden and headed under 2f out, weakened and no extra inside final furlong, 7th of 10, 4l behind Moscow Magic (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f NH flat in Nov.
Replay Button (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Led and disputed, 2nd from before 5th, dropped to 4th 4 out, soon ridden and no extra, 9th of 12, 38l behind Killultagh Vic (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Rock On Fruity (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 5th before 4th, no impression when not fluent 3 out, 9th of 14, well behind Pulled Mussel (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Venitien De Mai (FR) 4-7 (12-2) Mostly trkd ldr in 2nd, ld bef 3out, 2l adv when jumped lft 2out, sow flat, won at Dromahane 3m ire ptp gs in Apr beating Amron Kris (12-2) by 2l, 9 ran.
Virtuoso Rouge (FR) 12-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden into 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression on winner, kept on same pace, slight mistake last, 2nd of 12, 4 1/2l behind Killultagh Vic (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Nov.
Daydream Island (IRE) 100-1 (11-8) Soon mid-division, moderate 12th approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace, 13th of 24, 41l behind Killer Crow (11-12) at Naas 2m 4f mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Motown Bob (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Led, clear early, headed 3 out, no extra next, one pace, 4th of 11, 24l behind Nichols Canyon (11-7) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Sambremont (FR) (10-3) 5th of 12, 8l behind Almix Prail (10-3) at Compiegne(FR) 2m 3yo hdl hvy in Apr '13.
Tongie (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, 6th early, no extra from 3f out, 11th of 16, 46l behind The Big Apple (11-4) at Naas 2m 4yo NH flat sft in Nov.
Time For Bucks (IRE) 9-2 (10-12) Tracked leaders and keen, led 4th, headed before 3 out, ridden and quickly weakened before 2 out, 7th of 8, well behind Oscarteea (10-12) at Ffos Las 2m nh nov hdl (4) sft in Nov.
