mid-division, progress before 3 out, 4th after 2 out, closed at last, ridden and kept on well to lead close home
rear, no impression, never a factor
in touch, not fluent at 2nd, 5th after 5th, not fluent at last, soon ridden and weakened
in touch, lost place 3 out, progress before 2 out, 3rd after 2 out, dropped to 4th at last where not fluent, soon ridden and weakened
chased leader, 4th after 5th, under pressure and lost place after 2 out, no extra run-in
in rear, progress before 2 out, no impression before last, weakened run-in
rear of mid-division and ran freely, dropped to rear and jumped left 4 out, weakened and detached before 2 out
soon led, not fluent at 3rd, headed before 4th, ran off bend after 4th and headed, led after 4th, headed 4 out, led before 2 out, headed after 2 out, not fluent at last, weakened
prominent, tracked leader after 1st, 3rd at 5th, under pressure and lost place after 2 out, weakened before last
chased leader, lost place and under pressure 2 out, no impression, not fluent at last, weakened run-in
rear of mid-division on outer, progress to 6th 4 out, good headway to close 2 out, led and ridden after 2 out, kept on run-in, headed close home
towards rear, progress before 2nd, good headway to lead before 4th, ran off bend after 4th and headed, led 4 out, soon asserted, headed and lost place before 2 out, weakened
chased leader, lost place 3 out, progress after 2 out, improved to 3rd and ridden run-in, kept on same pace
mid-division, under pressure and lost place before 2 out, weakened quickly after 2 out
tracked leader, lost place before 3 out, under pressure in rear before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
towards rear, progress after 3 out, slight mistake at last, ridden and kept on same pace, no extra closing stages
rear, headway after 3 out, switched right run-in, ran on run-in, never nearer
A field featuring many young hurdlers with scope for progression. Ballyoisin is an obvious exception but it will be interesting to see if there's support for this classy performer who has been absent since December 2019. Willie Mullins is represented by a couple of last-time winners and it might be worth going along with RUAILLE BUAILLE. She's hacked up in mares' hurdles recently and may prove well treated off 135 back in handicap company. Stablemate Getaway Gorgeous has Jack Foley claiming a useful 7lb and Arcadian Sunshine is another with decent claims as he ran very well in a Curragh handicap when last seen. Hes A Hardy Bloke looks fairly treated and had a warm-up on the Flat recently and Flying Scotsman is another to strongly consider for Joseph O'Brien and McManus at the foot of the weights.
Arcadian Sunrise (IRE) 7-4fav (9-8) Mid-division, took keen hold, ridden in 8th 3f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 3 1/4l behind Dalton Highway (9-7) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Getaway Gorgeous (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Held up towards rear, 5th halfway, 4th when mistake 3 out, challenged on inner and squeezed through to lead approaching 2 out, asserted before last where ran around and jinked, ridden and stayed on well, won at Killarney 2m 1f lst (1) Yielding in May beating Western Victory (11-2) by 1 1/2l, 7 ran.
Ruaille Buaille (IRE) 1-25fav (11-5) Led, joined 6th, soon headed, regained lead after 4 out, asserted approaching 2 out, stayed on well, very easily, won at Killarney 2m 4f gd in Jul beating Leading Babe (10-11) by 22l, 3 ran.
Hes A Hardy Bloke (IRE) 11-4fav (9-9) Mid-division, headway into 5th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression, 7th of 10, 6 1/4l behind St Clerans (9-4) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f mdn gd in Jul.
Politicise (IRE) 33-1 (9-10) Prominent, 5th halfway, lost place on inner over 2f out, progress between horses 1f out, soon ridden, kept on without threatening, 4th of 15, 6 1/4l behind Merroir (10-2) at Galway 1m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Play The Game (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Slowly into stride, in rear, closer entering straight and 6th on outer 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Elite Trooper Grey (11-0) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Advanced Virgo (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Always towards rear, pushed along 4f out and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace from 2f out, never a factor, 10th of 15, 14 3/4l behind National Ballet (8-12) at Limerick 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Goulane Chosen (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Raced in 2nd, slight mistake 2 out, soon under pressure, challenged and slight mistake last, led run-in, stayed on well, reduced lead close home, won at Sligo 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Turkestan (10-1) by 1l, 6 ran.
Happy Jacky (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Tracked leaders in 4th, 3rd from 5th, ridden bypassing 3 out, 5th at last, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 8 1/4l behind Swordsman (10-12) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Run For Oscar (IRE) 5-2fav (10-9) Mid-division, mistake 1st and briefly pushed along, headway on inner when short of room before 3 out and checked, ridden and went 3rd 2 out, 3rd at last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 15, 4 3/4l behind Winner Takes Itall (10-3) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Bua Boy (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) In rear, went moderate 10th 2 out, soon pushed along, no impression under hands and heels run-in, 9th of 18, 16l behind Light Brigade (10-4) at Naas 1m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in Feb.
Glorious Zoff (IRE) 6-1 (8-12) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 6th 4f out, no extra under 2f out and eased from over 1f out, 11th of 12, 22 3/4l behind Thunder Kiss (9-7) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
The Little Yank (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden to press leader after 2 out, led narrowly approaching last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Persia (11-8) by 1/2l, 8 ran.
Excelcius (USA) 14-1 (10-3) Chased leaders, closed on inner after 5 out, led 2 out, quickly asserted, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul beating Bythesametoken (10-12) by 8 1/2l, 11 ran.
Golden Spear 25-1 (8-11) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra over 2f out, eased inside final furlong, 12th of 13, 30 3/4l behind Dalton Highway (9-7) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Flying Scotsman (IRE) 6-5fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd 2 out, closer 3rd at last, headway to lead inside final furlong, stayed on well close home, won at Navan 2m mdn gd in Jun beating Na Caith Tobac (11-9) by 1 3/4l, 13 ran.
Jiving Jerry (IRE) 4-1 (10-8) Mid-division early, soon towards rear, bumped 3rd, switched right after 3 out and some headway, kept on without threatening after, 5th of 11, 12 3/4l behind Excelcius (10-3) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Ballyoisin (IRE) 2-1 (11-10) Led, 5-length advantage halfway, pressed 4 out, ridden and headed 3 out, under pressure in 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 3, 7l behind Cilaos Emery (11-7) at Cork 2m 1f (1) sft in Dec.
Wouldn't You Agree (IRE) 11-1 (11-8) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden after 3 out, moderate 6th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th and slight mistake last, 5th of 7, 14l behind Annie G (11-1) at Galway 2m lst (1) gd in Jul.
