mid-division, closer 5 out, headway to challenge when mistake 3 out, 3rd 2 out, 2nd and pushed along before last, kept on well run-in, not reach winner
mid-division, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no threat from 3 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, led 5 out, pushed along and headed 3 out, no extra after 2 out
towards rear, pushed along and no impression approaching 3 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
mid-division, closer in 6th before 5 out, pushed along early straight and 5th 2 out, 4th and ridden approaching last, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and detached approaching 3 out, weakened
chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, closer in 5th before 5 out, pushed along and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, weakened
rear of mid-division, headway approaching straight and went 2nd 3 out, pushed along after 2 out and 3rd before last, no impression run-in
rear of mid-division, slight mistake 5 out, good headway entering straight and led 3 out, 4 lengths clear at last, ridden run-in and rapidly reducing advantage close home, held on
always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, reminder after 5th, detached 4 out, no extra, well behind and pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and dropped towards rear approaching 3 out, weakened
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 3 out, 7th when mistake 2 out and unseated rider
led, headed 5 out, pushed along and lost place approaching straight, no extra from 3 out, weakened
towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
towards rear, pushed along and some headway before 3 out, ridden and left 7th 2 out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along 3 out, 5th and ridden after next and no impression before last, kept on one pace
Da Big Fella returned from a spell over fences to dead-heat over the track and trip a year ago and has to be considered in a low-grade handicap. My Friend The Wind was placed in this a year ago and returned after a long break to run well at Listowel last month but it's difficult to get away from the chance of SPHAGNUM. He was Shane Broderick's first winner since 2016 when scoring easily at Sligo on Sunday so it's no surprise to see the five-year-old turning out with a penalty. Battle Of Benburb has only won once over hurdles but his stable is in good form and he can get involved.
Sphagnum (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) In touch, dropped to 8th after 6th, slight mistake 4 out, good headway on outer after 4 out, closed 2 out, led narrowly before last, edged right run-in, ran on strongly final 100 yards, won at Sligo 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul beating Zaccarela (11-13) by 8l, 14 ran.
My Friend The Wind (IRE) 22-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, progress after 3 out, ridden in 5th entering straight, 4th 2 out, no impression in 3rd at last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 15, 6 3/4l behind Navigator Jack (11-10) at Listowel 2m 4f hcp sft in Jun.
Da Big Fella (IRE) 17-2 (11-3) Led and disputed, headed after 5th and chased leaders, led and disputed again 5 out, headed after 3 out, soon ridden, no extra before straight, 7th of 14, 14 1/4l behind Rock Of Tuskar (11-6) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp sft in Feb.
Joan Of Pimlico (IRE) 14-1 (11-11) Towards rear, some headway on outer 4 out, pushed along and no impression in 7th after 2 out, no extra, 9th of 14, dist behind Huckleberry Rock (11-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp gd in May.
Battle Of Benburb (IRE) 17-2 (11-1) In rear, 12th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 8th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 17, 11 3/4l behind The Grey Lad (11-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Deal Again (IRE) 400-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, ridden and no extra before 2 out, never a factor, 14th of 20, dist behind Frontline Worker (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
O Mio Babbino (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Disputed lead, led before 4th, asserted before 5th, reduced lead at 6th, slight mistake 4 out, headed after 3 out, lost place and weakened quickly before 2 out, pulled up before last, at Tramore 2m 6f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Shannon Gray (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, not fluent 2nd, soon pushed along and reminder, mistake next, pushed along and weakened after 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Listowel 2m 4f hcp sft in Jun.
Battle Away (IRE) 40-1 (10-11) Held up in mid-division early, ran freely and led after 1st, headed after 7th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened next, 7th of 12, 18 3/4l behind Westmead (11-1) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Aug.
Mooney Boy (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, disputed 4th, headed before 7th, not fluent 10th, disputed next, headed 5 out, pushed along in 6th 4 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 2 out, at Wexford 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Present Rock (IRE) 7-1 (11-6) Alw rr, lost tch in last by 2nd, 13th from 4th, cto from 7th, pu bef 2out, at Ballyknock 3m mdn gd in Apr.
Power Drive 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear, soon detached in rear, pushed along and no extra over 3f out, never a factor, 19th of 22, 24 1/2l behind Complete Fiction (8-12) at Leopardstown 1m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Capture The Drama (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Prominent, soon tracked leaders, slightly hampered 2nd, soon raced in 3rd, 4th halfway, mistake 7th, soon ridden and weakened, behind when pulled up before 4 out, at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Lightning Star (IRE) 22-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Tipperary 3m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Roscomroe (IRE) 40-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 3 out, no impression, 8th of 16, 21 1/2l behind Well Polly (10-13) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jul.
Western Dreaming (FR) 14-1 (11-1) Tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, weakened, 9th of 13, dist behind Penny Jar (11-3) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Fly De Megaudais (FR) 12-1 (11-1) Mid-division, not fluent 2nd, mistake 8th, pushed along after 5 out, ridden and no impression after 3 out, no extra from 2 out, 8th of 16, 25 1/2l behind Neptunus Equester (10-9) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Jetango (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, close up from 5th, mistake 7th, led and disputed 4 out where slight mistake, slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no extra in 4th last, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 10l behind Maciver (11-12) at Tramore 2m 6f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Profound (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Rear, 12th after 4th, not fluent 3 out, no impression before 2 out, no extra, 12th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Darkened (11-13) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
