chased clear leader, mistake 2nd, moderate 2nd when jinked right and ran out 5th
waited with, moderate 6th before 4th, pushed along in moderate 4th approaching last, went 3rd run-in, no impression, kept on one pace
chased clear leader, moderate 3rd before 4th, left moderate 2nd next, pushed along and lost place 2 out, soon ridden and no extra
led and soon clear, raced keenly, 20 lengths clear at 4th, still well clear travelling well 2 out, pushed along and reduced advantage before last, 4 length lead when not fluent last, pushed out and kept on well to assert again final 100 yards
mid-division behind clear leader, moderate 5th before 4th, ridden and no impression in moderate 3rd after 2 out, slight mistake in 4th at last, kept on one pace
waited with, moderate 7th before 4th, went moderate 2nd after 2 out, ridden and closer to leader at last, no impression on run-in, kept on one pace
chased clear leader, moderate 4th before 4th, left moderate 3rd next, ridden and no extra from 2 out
Longacre Square looked in control from a long way out when scoring over 2m3f here and the shorter trip could prove in his favour so a 7lb rise looks manageable. COUSIN HARRY landed a Navan handicap in March and a novices' handicap at Punchestown a month later. He ran a fine race under 10lb extra on the latter track next time and looks the one to beat. Jazz Ranger doesn't win often but is generally consistent and was returning from a long break when runner-up at Tramore nine days ago so looks a threat while Mr Moondance, who completed a Sligo double last August, would have to be considered if ready after a long absence. Sam Lorenzo was engaged in the 2.05 here yesterday.
Longacre Square (IRE) 9-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, left 4th at 5th, 3rd and closer after 3 out, headway to dispute lead approaching last, ridden and led early run-in, 2 lengths clear over 100 yards out, under pressure and held on well, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in May beating Silvertown (11-7) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Cousin Harry (IRE) 8-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, ridden in 10th entering straight, under pressure in 6th before last, stayed on run-in, 3rd of 14, 6 1/2l behind Arcadian Sunrise (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in May.
Rocky Court (IRE) 25-1 (11-6) Mid-division early, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, stayed on run-in, 5th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Goulane Chosen (11-7) at Tramore 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Mr Moondance (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Led, headed halfway, 2nd 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, 12th of 16, 23 1/2l behind Blackjack Boy (11-1) at Listowel 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Jazz Ranger (IRE) 28-1 (10-8) Held up towards rear, progress 3 out, ridden into 8th after 3 out, stayed on in 4th last, kept on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 6 1/2l behind Goulane Chosen (11-7) at Tramore 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Blowing Dixie 33-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra after 2 out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Presenting Bonnie (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Bitview Colin (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, soon lost position, towards rear and not fluent 8th, slight mistake 10th and under pressure, no extra from 3 out, 12th of 15, dist behind Sizing Malbay (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Sam Lorenzo (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Prominent, not fluent 1st, led before 4th and 4 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage and mistake 4 out, pressed 2 out and soon headed, no extra before last, weakened, 10th of 13, 25 1/4l behind Longacre Square (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
