settled behind leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 2 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace
held up, ridden into 3rd after 2 out, no impression before last, kept on one pace
led, jumped slightly left 4th, soon joined, slight mistake 6th and headed briefly, led before 2 out, pushed out to go clear before last, easily
held up, slight mistake 4 out, eased before next, pulled up after 3 out
tracked leader, disputed after 4th, led briefly after 6th, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to rear
NonRunner
This is very competitive with five of the seven runners being previous winners. Jumping Jet beat a subsequent winner at Leopardstown two runs ago but The Short Go and What Path could end up taking each other on for the lead. Valleyoftheeagles was only fourth when Stuzzikini won here in April but could have the form of his Killarney victory boosted by Chiefs Kingdom in the previous race. KNOCKANARD LADY has been frustrating to follow but she has a maiden and a mares’ allowance in her favour today and a first try over 3m should also suit - she gets a final chance to come good.
Stuzzikini (IRE) 5-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along approaching straight and 3rd 2 out, no impression before last, ridden and kept on run-in to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 5, 2 1/4l behind Gentleman Joe (11-6) at Clonmel 2m sft in May.
Valleyoftheeagles (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden into 8th entering straight, stayed on into 4th 2 out, under pressure in 3rd last, ran on well run-in to lead close home, won at Killarney 2m 1f mdn Good - Yielding in May beating Chiefs Kingdom (11-4) by 1/2l, 15 ran.
What Path (FR) 11-8fav (11-12) Made all, not fluent 9th and 4 out, again not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and pressed, kept on well run-in, won at Tipperary 3m mdn Good - Yielding in May beating Easy Fella (11-4) by 2 3/4l, 13 ran.
Knockanard Lady (IRE) 6-4fav (11-7) In touch, 5th after 8th, progress before 3 out, headway to lead narrowly 3 out where slight mistake and headed, led briefly before last, soon headed, not fluent last, no impression on winner, 2nd of 16, 6l behind Mary Cassatt (10-13) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn gd in May.
Seventy Eight Team (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Led, headed before 2nd, 2nd after 8th, 3rd after 9th, lost place and one paced in 6th before 3 out, 6th of 16, 21l behind Mary Cassatt (10-13) at Killarney 2m 6f mdn gd in May.
The Short Go (IRE) 4-9fav (11-4) Made all, not fluent at 1st, increased advantage after 2 out, clear last, kept on well, easily, won at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in May beating All For Rachel (11-4) by 11l, 15 ran.
Jumping Jet (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Held up in rear, headway approaching 4 out and went 2nd entering straight, soon pushed along and no impression on winner from 2 out, ridden and kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 9 1/2l behind Hardy Bloke (11-12) at Wexford 3m hvy in Mar.
