chased leaders, 2nd 3f out and ridden to lead 2f out, headed 1f out and kept on inside final furlong without matching winner
mid-division, 5th 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, no impression from 1f out and weakened inside final furlong
mid-division, 4th 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along in 6th 3f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
mid-division, pushed along in 7th from 3f out, ridden on outer from 2f out and good progress to lead 1f out, swished tail and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, pushed along in 9th 3f out, ridden and no impression from over 1f out
mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden from 2f out and kept on without threatening from over 1f out
led, bumped by rival after 4f, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and headed from 2f out, soon weakened and eased from 1f out
towards rear, 10th 3f out, ridden from 2f out and some progress, no impression from 1f out
towards rear, ridden in rear from 4f out and soon no impression
slow into stride, pushed along and reminders from stalls, always towards rear and no impression from over 2f out
chased leaders in 3rd, left 2nd after 4f, pushed along in 3rd 3f out and soon weakened
chased leader in close 2nd, jinked right and unseated rider after 4f
towards rear of mid-division and pushed along from early, ridden and no impression from over 2f out
The veteran Bobskier is the only course and distance winner in the race having gained a surprise victory three weeks ago when just over a length in front of Ondamoura, who should take revenge on the revised terms and wasn't beaten far at Ballinrobe last week when Along The Shore was just behind. Xsquared won over fences at Limerick earlier this month and probably needs further while Worth Avenue disappointed when well supported here after a much improved run at Gowran. IN THE HOUSE gets a tentative vote in a difficult race as she has only had six starts and has shown potential, not least when running well in what looked a decent handicap over the track and trip three weeks ago.
Along The Shore (IRE) 8-1 (9-6) Settled towards rear, 12th 5f out, pushed along and some progress on outer from 2f out, ridden over 1f out and kept on into never nearer 8th inside final furlong, 8th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Highland Fling (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
In The House (IRE) 16-1 (8-10) Dwelt, rear of mid-division, 7th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 9, 3 1/4l behind Grey Sky Blue (9-3) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Pat Harkin (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Mid-division, ridden in 7th entering straight, soon no impression, 9th of 16, 12 1/2l behind Palmones (9-3) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Solar Benny (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Rear, 8th and mistake 4 out, no impression, kept on one pace from 2 out, 7th of 10, dist behind Supreme Vinnie (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Xsquared (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Towards rear, 8th from 7th, closed 10th, pushed along after 3 out, disputed 3rd approaching straight, on terms 2 out, soon gained narrow lead and wandered, joined last, pushed out to lead closing stages, won at Limerick 2m 4f gf in Jun beating Akito (11-12) by 3/4l, 10 ran.
Tortueuse (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 12, 21 3/4l behind Icelip (11-0) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Gun Shoot (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division early and took keen hold, headway to lead after 5f, ridden from 2f out, headed 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Bobskier (8-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Gibson Park 25-1 (8-4) Tracked leader in 3rd, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace to 4th, 4th of 7, 6 3/4l behind Ceol Na Nog (9-3) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gf in Jun.
Worth Avenue (IRE) 9-4fav (8-9) Soon mid-division, 9th approaching straight, soon one pace, 9th of 17, 17 1/2l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Armistice Day (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Tracked leaders, led before 3 out, ridden and headed before next, weakened from 2 out, 9th of 12, 33 3/4l behind Icelip (11-0) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Doux Douce (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders in 4th/5th, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 9th of 10, dist behind Don Vincenzo (11-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f mdn sft in Jun.
Peinaire (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Always towards rear, never a factor, 12th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 11th 2f out, no extra, 10th of 13, 17 3/4l behind Enough Is Enough (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Rolanna (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Tracked leaders on outer, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 10 1/2l behind Buzz Off Barroso (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Emigrated (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 8th of 9, 19l behind No Biggie (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Tapering (USA) 20-1 (11-4) Held up, soon towards rear, never a factor, 24th of 25, dist behind Double Speak (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in May.
Ondamoura (IRE) 7-1 (8-11) Mid-division, 7th 5f out, pushed along in 5th from 3f out and ridden from 2f out, every chance inside final furlong, no impression close home, 6th of 14, 1 1/2l behind Highland Fling (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Bobskier (IRE) 11-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression in 8th over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, 5th of 13, 3 1/4l behind Papal Motel (8-4) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
