tracked leader, a little keen, pushed along early straight, challenged from 2f out, soon on terms, led over 1f out, stayed on well, eased near finish
led, pushed along into straight, ridden and strongly pressed from 2f out, soon joined, headed over 1f out, one pace, dropped to last near finish
settled behind leaders in rear, pushed along over 2f out, ridden on inner and attempting to challenge when briefly unbalanced over 1 1/2f out, squeezed for room 1f out, soon switched right, stayed on well closing stages without reaching winner
There were a dozen runners in the first renewal a year ago so tonight's turnout is very disappointing. That won't be a concern to connections of the three entries and it's Aidan and Ana O'Brien who can benefit via ZIG ZAG. The son of Zoffany is a half-brother to six winners but hasn't added to the family tally to date, though he's rarely been beaten far and was staying on over 7f here last time. He'll be receiving 10lb from Dodgybingo with his rider's claim taken into account and that could just swing things his way, though Noel Meade's charge looks to have more scope and should be suited by stepping up in trip. Hint Of Frost was only a head behind the selection at Leopardstown last month and is 1lb better off so he's no forlorn hope in what is likely to be a tactical battle.
Dodgybingo (IRE) 3-1fav (9-0) Close up and disputed, close 2nd halfway, ridden to lead under 2f out, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on same pace final furlong, 2nd of 9, 2 3/4l behind Roibeard (9-2) at Down Royal 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Hint Of Frost (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Soon close up and disputed lead, led approaching straight, headed over 2f out, not much room briefly 1 1/2f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 6 3/4l behind Aspen Mountain (9-5) at Dundalk 7f mdn pol in Nov.
Zig Zag (IRE) 7-2fav (9-4) Settled in rear, ridden from 2f out and kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 2 1/2l behind True Companion (8-9) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in Oct.
