tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, 7th before straight where raced on outer, no impression
tracked leaders, 3rd before straight, no impression from over 1f out, kept on
towards rear on outer, pushed along from 6f out and soon no extra, completely tailed off
chased leaders on inner, 4th before straight, soon no impression, one pace
soon mid-division, under pressure from 4f out, 6th before straight, one pace
in rear, went 12th before straight, kept on same pace
ran wide off bend early, chased leaders, ran wide on bend again under 5f out, soon pushed along and no impression, no extra from before straight, tailed off
towards rear, steady headway from 5f out, tracked leaders on outer 3f out, 10th before straight, soon no extra
soon mid-division, 8th before straight and no impression, one pace
chased leaders, under pressure from 4f out, 11th before straight and no impression, kept on same pace
took keen hold, led and disputed, headed from 3f out, 2nd before straight, no impression from over 1f out, one pace
rear of mid-division, 9th before straight, soon no impression, kept on
close up and disputed lead, led from 3f out, ridden out from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong
ran wide off bend early, tracked leaders, ran wide on bend again under 5f out, 5th before straight, no impression from over 1f out, kept on
towards rear for most, never a factor, tailed off
soon rear of mid-division on outer, a little keen, no impression from 4f out, 13th before straight, no extra
Patrick Mullins keeps the ride on St Stephens Green, even though the gelding has switched to Emmet from Willie Mullins after failing to justify favouritism on his debut at Punchestown in April. Better is expected and he's preferred to Perth runner-up Blessed King, who has Nina Carberry doing the steering. Jamie Codd takes over the reins on winning pointer BLACK SAM THE MAN after his third at Punchestown. Shark Hanlon's five-year-old is going to be better when upped in trip and tackling hurdles but this looks a decent stepping stone and few of the others make much appeal.
Black Sam The Man 14-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, no impression entering straight, moderate 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 25l behind General Principle (11-7) at Punchestown 2m NH flat sft in Feb.
Blessed King (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Tracked leader, led over 3f out, ridden and headed inside final 2f, kept on same pace, no impression with winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 6, 4 1/2l behind Chitu (11-0) at Perth 2m NH flat (6) gd.
Blue Socks (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Ld, jnd 8th & 4th when fell 9th, in a race won by Hardtorock (11-6) at Dawstown 3m ire ptp gd in May, 10 ran.
Sting Jet (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Held up, 7th halfway, progress into close 4th 5f out, led and disputed 4f out, 2nd 3f out, ridden over 2f out, no extra over 1f out, 7th of 10, 18l behind Kalanisi King (11-7) at Tramore 2m ldy N H flat gd in May.
Swift Harry 10-1 (11-7) Mid-division best, ridden in 11th and no impression 4f out, weakened entering straight, tailed off, 10th of 22, well behind Faugheen (12-0) at Punchestown 2m 5yo NH flat gd in May '13.
Verney Boy (IRE) Trans Island gelding out of Beit Millat.
Blindfolded (IRE) Brian Boru mare out of Shoot Forthe Stars.
Dusty Heights (IRE) 100-1 (10-4) Held up, soon towards rear, 16th from 4th, no extra from 3 out, completely tailed off,, 17th of 18, well behind Totally Dominant (11-12) at Thurles 2m mdn hdl hvy in Jan.
Game Puppeteer (IRE) 7-2 (11-9) Mid div best, mstk 9t & 8th 6out, cl en 7th 4out, wknd bef 3out & no ex in mod 6th 3out, 6th of 12, 21l behind Big Windmill (11-9) at Inchydoney 3m ire ptp gd in May.
Idee Emery (FR) 22-1 (10-11) Chased leaders, 4th with a circuit to race, ridden after 4 out and soon weakened, 8th of 14, well behind Aunt Alice (10-8) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn hdl in May.
Leaving Las Vegas 28-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders on inner, bumped slightly after 1f, ridden in 5th 3f out, 4th 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 15, 10l behind Glacial Drift (10-9) at Down Royal 2m 4yo NH flat gd in May.
Miss Merkel (IRE) Flying Legend mare out of Missperon.
St Stephens Green (IRE) 4-1fav (11-4) Soon mid-division, 11th early, closer in 5th on outer into straight, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 7th of 22, 12l behind Petit Mouchoir (11-4) at Punchestown 2m NH flat in Apr.
Star Foot (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden 5f out, no extra 4f out, weakened, 9th of 14, well behind Ballinderry Moth (10-11) at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo NH flat sft in May.
What's Up Rory (IRE) Craigsteel gelding out of Clifton Four.
Tropical Express (IRE) Royal Anthem filly out of Tropical Sunset.
