close up and ran freely early, 3rd halfway, progress to lead before 2 out where not fluent, travelled well before last, stayed on well, comfortably
rear, reminder after 4th, 18th at 5th, reminder after 4 out, detached and eased before 2 out, pulled up before last
mid-division, 10th at 5th, not fluent 2 out, soon under pressure, ridden and kept on run-in, no danger
led, headed after 3rd, 2nd halfway, dropped to 5th 2 out, weakened before last
rear of mid-division, 11th at 5th, progress on outer after 3 out, pushed along to 6th after 2 out, kept on without threatening in 5th run-in
towards rear, mistake at 3rd, 16th at 5th, no impression and weakened after 3 out, detached before 2 out, tailed off
tracked leader, 4th halfway, lost place before 2 out, weakened run-in
in touch, progress before 2nd, 2nd at 3rd, led after 3rd, 3 lengths clear at 5th, not fluent 3 out and reduced advantage, headed before 2 out and weakened quickly
mid-division, 9th at 5th, no impression before 2 out, one paced
in touch, 8th halfway, headway on outer after 3 out, niggled along before 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, kept on well in 2nd closing stages, not trouble winner
chased leader, 7th halfway, closed before 2 out, niggled along in 3rd after 2 out, 4th after 2 out, progress to 3rd at last, ridden and kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, 14th after 5th, no impression on leaders after 2 out, one paced run-in
chased leader, 5th halfway, headway before 2 out, ridden in 2nd before last, no extra and weakened to 4th closing stages
towards rear, 13th after 5th, no impression before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
rear of mid-division, 12th at 5th, no impression and weakened before 2 out where not fluent
rear, 19th at 5th, no impression before 2 out, never a factor
tracked leader, 6th halfway, under pressure and lost place after 3 out, ridden and weakened before 2 out
towards rear, 15th at 5th, progress before 2 out, ran on well run-in, never nearer
in rear, pecked at 1st, 17th at 5th, no impression before 2 out, never a factor
Castlehume won this a year ago when trained by Noel Meade but he's shown very little for new connections. ILIKEDWAYURTHINKIN (NAP) caught the eye in no uncertain terms over this trip at Fairyhouse in December before a poor run at Naas in March so didn't look an obvious choice for a handicap here on Wednesday. However, he was backed as if defeat was out of the question and obliged in the easiest of fashion. He'll be punished when the revised ratings come out so a 5lb penalty shouldn't prevent a quick double. Peacocks Secret had been running moderately before landing a Downpatrick handicap and has since been well beaten on the Flat but Dalton Highway has to be a major threat. He's shown potential in big fields over hurdles and scored on the Flat at the Curragh before an excellent run when second here on Monday. Charle Brune has landed his last two handicaps very easily but has gone up 15lb.
Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 2-1fav (11-0) Soon chased leaders, some slight mistakes, headway and not much room briefly before 2 out, led approaching straight, soon asserted, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Galway 2m 5f hcp gd in Jul beating Sweet Home Chicago (11-9) by 6 1/2l, 20 ran.
Paddy Buns (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Held up in rear, ran freely early, no impression after 3 out, no extra run-in, never a factor, 5th of 6, 29 1/2l behind Wicklow Brave (11-1) at Galway 2m 2f (1) gd in Aug.
Peacocks Secret (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Pushed along briefly early and close up, pushed along again from 4f out, no extra and one pace from under 2f out, 7th of 9, 16 1/4l behind Sneaky Getaway (11-7) at Leopardstown 1m 7f mdn gf in Jul.
Antimatter (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 8th from 6th, slight mistake 4 out, one pace 2 out, 9th of 14, 22l behind Roi De Dubai (11-0) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Dalton Highway (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Chased leader, 8th under 7f out, progress entering straight, soon ridden, closed final 150 yards, no impression on winner closing stages, 2nd of 20, 1 3/4l behind Great White Shark (10-10) at Galway 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Shannon Hill 12-1 (11-10) Raced keenly, held up towards rear, steady headway tracking leaders before 4 out, pushed along and one pace in 4th after next, 4th of 13, 26l behind Tarada (11-3) at Fontwell 2m 3f (4) gs in Feb.
Broder (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, closer in 4th after 2 out, ridden to press leaders last, disputed entering straight, edged ahead close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul beating Chaparral Dream (10-5) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Charle Brune (FR) 9-4fav (11-10) Prominent, soon disputed lead, led soon after 1st, went on after 5th, soon reduced lead, went on again travelling smoothly approaching straight, not fluent 2 out, stayed on well from before last, easily, won at Tipperary 2m hcp gd in May beating I'm Serious (11-12) by 8l, 18 ran.
Castlehume (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 5th before 4th, progress after 3 out, 2nd 2 out, under pressure and weakened before last, 10th of 20, 13 3/4l behind Linger (11-11) at Galway 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Dumhach Thra (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 8th before 4th, weakened before 2 out where mistake, 12th of 20, 16 3/4l behind Linger (11-11) at Galway 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
De Mazzaro (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Rear, 16th at 4th, headway before 3 out, 3rd 2 out where not fluent, weakened and short of room approaching straight, 8th of 20, 12 1/4l behind Linger (11-11) at Galway 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Motcomb Street (USA) 9-2 (11-7) Towards rear for most, ridden into moderate 7th after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened before next, 9th of 11, dist behind Arch Melody (10-12) at Wexford 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Ashqar (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, 8th after 4th, progress to 6th 2 out where not fluent, ridden and ran on well run-in, switched right final 100 yards, kept on, never nearer, 4th of 14, 2 1/4l behind Lethal Steps (11-7) at Galway 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Back To Bataan (IRE) 9-1 (11-2) Close up and disputed at times, led 2 out, ridden and joined before last, headed entering straight, soon no extra, 6th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Broder (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Our Brian (IRE) 6-1 (10-5) Raced in 3rd, headway to dispute close 2nd after 3 out, ridden after 2 out, 4th and no impression entering straight, no extra run-in, 6th of 8, 17 3/4l behind Mandarin Monarch (11-3) at Sligo 2m hcp gf in Jul.
Rock On Seamie (IRE) 7-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight and no impression when briefly short of room 1 1/2f out, 5th and ridden 1f out, no extra, 5th of 8, 9 1/4l behind Jumellea (8-11) at Limerick 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Mr Jacaranda (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Rear of mid-division, headway after 3 out, pushed along and edged left in 5th before 2 out, soon ridden and kept on one pace to go 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Live Every Day (11-11) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Imperial Choice (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Held up towards rear, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 11th of 12, 20 1/2l behind Smiling Eliza (11-5) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Crafty Codger (IRE) 33-1 (8-4) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, 10th of 12, 6 1/4l behind Sbraase (8-13) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Empire Burleque (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, close 4th 3 out, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace into 4th close home, 4th of 9, 16l behind Construct (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Jul.
Zayriyan (IRE) 20-1 (11-1) Close up and disputed, slight mistake 4th, led 4 out, slight mistake 3 out and soon disputed again briefly, ridden and pressed before last, joined last, headed early straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 3 1/2l behind Nibiru (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Luis Van Zandt (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Raced in 11th early, closed up and slightly impeded before 2 out, slightly impeded last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 22, 6l behind Scotch Quay (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
