disputed, headed before 2nd, soon 2nd, closed 2 out, travelled well to lead after 2 out, asserted before last, ran on well, easily
close up, led before 2nd, 3 lengths clear before 4th, reduced advantage 2 out where not fluent, soon headed and weakened quickly
disputed, headed before 2nd, soon 3rd, took closer order 2 out, improved to 2nd after 2 out, ridden and no impression on leader before last where not fluent, kept on same pace
mid-division, 6th after 4th, progress 2 out, 4th after 2 out, no impression on leaders in 3rd before last, dropped to 4th run-in, one paced
towards rear, under pressure in 12th after 4th, mistake 4 out, detached before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, never a factor, tailed off
towards rear, 10th after 4th, mistake 4 out, weakened after 3 out, never a factor
chased leaders, 4th after 4th, pushed along in 3rd after 2 out, ridden and dropped to 5th before last, no extra
rear of mid-division, 8th after 4th, headway 2 out, stayed on to 4th before last, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace in 3rd run-in
mid-division, 7th after 4th, lost place and weakened before 2 out
rear of mid-division, not fluent at 4th, 9th after 4th, no impression 2 out, progress to moderate 6th before last, kept on same pace, no danger
chased leaders, not fluent throughout, jumped left at 4th, 5th after 4th, lost place after 3 out, weakened quickly after 2 out
rear, slightly hampered after 1st, soon detached, not fluent at 2nd, closed up on field at 3rd, 11th after 4th, weakened before 2 out, never a factor
in rear, 13th after 4th, not fluent 4 out, detached before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, never a factor, completely tailed off
Eric McNamara's team has been in excellent form over the past few days and BLACKJACK BOY might just be good enough to carry on the good work. He made a satisfactory debut on heavy ground at Limerick in March and the fact that he'll be receiving 17lb from Downpatrick bumper winner Curlew Hill, who wasn't beaten far on his hurdling debut here a couple of weeks ago, could just swing things his way. Utah, who is by Galileo and started life at Ballydoyle, made too many mistakes on his hurdling bow at Gowran but should do better while You Say Nothing ran better than his finishing position suggests on his debut over the track and trip.
Curlew Hill (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, not fluent 3rd, closed up from 2 out, soon on terms, pushed along to lead approaching straight, joined before last, soon headed and not fluent, no extra and one pace after, 4th of 13, 4 1/4l behind Ashqar (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
Utah (IRE) 11-1 (12-0) Tracked leaders, ran around approaching 1st, ridden in 3rd 3 out, moderate 5th before next, no impression, 5th of 15, 32l behind With A Start (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Brooklyn Balance (IRE) 12-1 (12-2) Tracked leaders, closed up over 6f out to be prominent, no extra and one pace 2f out, 5th of 12, 30 1/2l behind Ruaille Buaille (11-9) at Tramore 2m gd in Aug.
Give Me A Moment (IRE) 6-1 (11-11) Mid-div until prog frm 5th, disp aftr 6th until 4th 5out, wknd aftr 4out, to last 2out, pu bef last, at Boulta 3m mdn Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Sir Neymar (IRE) 16-1 (12-2) Towards rear, 8th halfway, progress on outer over 2f out, ridden 2f out, came wide entering straight, weakened, 8th of 11, 24 1/2l behind Fairytale Bliss (11-9) at Tramore 2m gd in Jul.
Walking The Walk (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Mid-division and off pace, pushed along after 6th, soon no impression, 7th of 14, dist behind N'golo (12-0) at Galway 2m 1f mdn sft in Jul.
You Say Nothing (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) In rear, hampered at 5th, 9th 3 out, pushed along in moderate 6th next, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, dist behind Whirling Dervish (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Aug.
Back O' The Net (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Mid-division, headway into 4th entering straight, soon ridden and weakened, 10th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Papal Lodge (11-9) at Roscommon 1m 7f Yielding in Aug.
Blackjack Boy (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression in 5th early straight, left 4th 2 out, kept on one pace run-in to go moderate 3rd close home, 3rd of 9, 28l behind Cafe Con Leche (11-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
Yermanmilan (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, 10th of 17, dist behind Weseekhimhere (11-9) at Galway 2m Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Scarlet Leader (IRE) 150-1 (11-7) Always behind, never a factor, last of 15, dist behind Jon Ess (12-0) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Saucy Yeats (IRE) 22-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division and off pace, a little slow 2nd, slow at 3rd and not always fluent jumping after, never a factor, 8th of 14, dist behind N'golo (12-0) at Galway 2m 1f mdn sft in Jul.
Scarlett O'halo 200-1 (10-11) Always behind, pushed along and no impression before 4 out, tailed off, 11th of 12, dist behind Bear Claws (11-9) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
Scobies Gold (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, ridden and no extra after 4 out, weakened, completely tailed off, 15th of 16, dist behind Cobbler's Way (11-12) at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Dec.
Fairway Finder (IRE) 80-1 (11-6) Rear of mid-division, pushed along at 4th, badly hampered at 5th, no impression, 7th of 14, dist behind Whirling Dervish (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in Aug.
Stoneyford Boy (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders early, mid-division at halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression, 8th of 14, 16 1/2l behind Papal Lodge (11-9) at Roscommon 1m 7f Yielding in Aug.
Master McShee 50-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, soon 6th, pushed along 3f out, one pace 2f out, 6th of 11, 25l behind Run For Oscar (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m Yielding in Mar.
