waited with towards back, closer in 5th over 3f out, ridden to challenge and lead from 1f out, kept on well, headed closing stages
prominent, ridden over 3f out, weakened from over 1f out
soon raced in 4th, short of room from 2f out, got in the clear inside final furlong, stayed on well to lead closing stages
chased leaders, 5th for much, kept on under pressure without getting to 1st 2 inside final furlong
niggled along to soon lead, strongly pressed and headed from 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
very slowly into stride, in rear, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
tracked leaders, 3rd for much, challenged 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace from 1f out
The veteran Patrickswell had dropped to a lowly mark when scoring at Bellewstown and an 8lb rise looks tough though he's won from higher in the past. Midfield General looked one-paced on his handicap debut at Leopardstown and though dropped a couple of pounds may still be too high and TOCCATA BLUE looks the one to be on. Ger Lyons' charge found 6f at Fairyhouse too short a week ago and though both victories have come over a mile he should stay this without too much fuss. Susiescot had Packsapunch a short-head behind over 7f here last August but that was on testing ground and neither have been in the best of form.
Susiescot (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Chased clear leader and moderate 6th halfway, no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace into 4th final furlong, 4th of 8, 10l behind Fionnuar (9-1) at Naas 1m hcp 60-90 gf in Jun.
Patrickswell (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Soon led and made virtually all, driven along 2f out, kept on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Bellewstown 5f hcp 47-65 gf beating Catwilldo (8-2) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
Toccata Blue (IRE) 8-1 (8-2) Chased leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Greek Canyon (8-11) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp gf.
Right Divine (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Soon disputed lead and clear setting strong pace, reduced lead 1 1/2f out, still on terms 1f out, soon headed and no extra, 7th of 16, 4l behind Jumbo Steps (9-7) at Gowran Park 7f hcp 47-70 gf.
Midfield General (IRE) 9-2 (9-4) Chased leaders, ridden in 2nd entering straight, dropped behind leaders 2f out, soon no impression, eased close home, 4th of 6, 6l behind Great Explorer (10-2) at Leopardstown 1m 2f 3yo hcp gf.
Packsapunch (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 10th of 12, 22l behind Vasoni (9-6) at Sligo 6f hcp 47-65 sft in Jun.
Smoke Charger (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Soon mid-division, progress to chase leaders under 2f out, 7th and no impression 1f out, kept on same pace, 7th of 15, 9l behind Maundy Money (9-7) at Roscommon 7f hcp 47-65 gf.
