chased leaders, ridden entering straight, 5th 2f out, improved into 2nd 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, progress on outer early straight, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on without reaching winner to go 2nd inside final furlong
chased leaders, disputed lead 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, headed 2f out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, headway 4f out, improved to dispute lead 2 1/2f out, ridden to lead 2f out, stayed on well under pressure final furlong
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, dropped to 12th 2f out, no impression
in rear, effort on inner when checked under 3f out, soon pushed along, no impression from 1 1/2f out
mid-division, ridden entering straight, 10th 2f out, no impression
in rear, slipped up on bend after halfway
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
mid-division, ridden entering straight, 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
in rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, moderate 11th 2f out, no impression, never a factor
prominent, improved to lead 3f out, joined 2 1/2f out, soon ridden, headed 2f out, no impression from over 1f out
led, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened quickly and soon briefly checked, no impression
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, 8th 2f out, no impression
slowly away, soon rear of mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon no impression
in rear, ridden in moderate 13th entering straight, no impression, never a factor
Coolfighter is taking his time to find winning form after arriving from Germany where he won five times. Sharjah makes a quick reappearance after a good run at Fairyhouse on Sunday though that was over 1m2f and this is a huge step-up in trip. Hurricane Jojo would enter calculations with some ease in the ground, a remark that also applies to Willie Mullins' French import Alileo. GINGER GENIE, a winning bumper, attempted to make all over 1m6f at Bellewstown and almost made it, just being caught on the line by Ariahey, who was receiving 11lb. There's further to travel here but she wasn't stopping at the finish and with her light weight she's taken to lead them a merry dance. Massini's Trap ran well over a trip too short at Fairyhouse and should give a good account while the lightly-raced Winter Lion is one to keep an eye on in the betting.
Absolutlyfantastic 14-1 (9-10) Chased leaders, 3rd before straight, challenged and on terms over 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, eased closing stages, 6th of 13, 12l behind Juara (8-11) at Tipperary 1m 6f hcp 50-75 in Jun.
Alileo (GER) 16-1 (10-0) Settled in mid-division, improved into 6th over 2f out, soon ridden and challenged over 1f, no impression on winner inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Pacelli Road (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gf.
Birzali (FR) 20-1 (10-6) Slowly into stride and in rear, ridden and some progress 3f out, went 7th 2f out, soon no extra, 6th of 16, 5l behind Zeftan (10-11) at Curragh 1m 4f ldy hcp gf in Jun.
Massini's Trap (IRE) 9-2 (9-7) Soon mid-division, 9th over 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from 2f out, slightly hampered on outer inside final furlong, 7th of 14, 7l behind Captain Teemo (8-10) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Hurricane Jojo (IRE) 13-2 (8-4) Raced mainly in 4th, ridden 3f out and no impression from over 1f out, 8th of 10, 9l behind Henry Higgins (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Coolfighter (GER) 20-1 (8-3) Slowly into stride and rear, ridden 3f out, progress under 2f out, 8th 1f out, kept on into 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Money Spider (8-11) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Sharjah (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, progress 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, improved to dispute lead 1 1/2f out, headed inside final furlong, soon no extra and dropped to 3rd, 3rd of 14, 1 3/4l behind Gun Shoot (9-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 gf.
Universal Truth (IRE) 20-1 (9-4) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, tailed off, last of 9, 33l behind I Have A Dream (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gd in Jul '12.
Run With The Wind (IRE) 11-2 (8-8) Waited with towards rear, still 6th under pressure 1f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 5th of 7, 3 1/2l behind Cullentry Royal (9-13) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp gd in Aug.
Zemario (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Led, ridden and headed 2 1/2f out, no extra in 3rd 2f out, kept on one pace, weakened final furlong, 7th of 14, 16l behind Lindenhurst (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
Empress Of Tara (IRE) 25-1 (9-8) Settled in mid-division, ridden in 7th over 2f out, short of room 1f out and kept on same pace closing stages, 7th of 14, 8l behind Pacelli Road (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gf.
Skimming Stone (IRE) 25-1 (8-13) Mid-division, ridden in 5th from 3f out, no impression and weakened from 2f out, 9th of 11, 22l behind Rayna (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f App hcp sft.
Streak 10-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 6th halfway, ridden 4f out, no extra when hampered 3f out, soon eased, last of 11, well behind Massini's Trap (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f sft in May.
Winter Lion (IRE) 11-2 (9-2) Raced in 3rd, dropped to 5th 5f out, moderate 5th under 2f out and kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 11, 10l behind Rayna (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f App hcp sft.
Ginger Genie (IRE) 16-1 (9-2) Led, ridden and challenged 2 1/2f out, kept on from over 1f out, headed close home, 2nd of 15, hd behind Ariahey (8-5) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gd.
Seeyouallincoppers (IRE) 9-1 (8-3) Dwelt, towards rear, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression in 6th 2f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 9, 10l behind Strandfield Lady (9-8) at Navan 1m 5f hcap fm.
Age Of Glory 16-1 (8-11) Raced in rear, ridden from over 2f out and no impression from over 1f out, last of 10, 10l behind General Bunching (9-3) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 50-70 pol.
Ghareer (IRE) 2-1fav (9-8) Soon mid-division, moderate 6th approaching straight, ridden into moderate 3rd and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 11, 9l behind One Cool Shabra (8-8) at Clonmel 2m hcp 47-65 sft in May '12.
Hangar Five (IRE) 10-1 (8-9) Held up towards rear, badly hampered 4f out, soon no impression, 13th of 15, well behind Ridestan (9-4) at Killarney 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 gd.
Boland's Corner (GER) 16-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, 6th 4f out, soon ridden, no impression, 7th of 12, 8l behind Diamond Pro (9-3) at Tramore 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gd in Aug.
High Hill Beauty (IRE) 16-1 (8-3) Chased leaders, ran freely early, 4th halfway, ridden 2f out, no extra in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 6l behind Ridestan (9-4) at Killarney 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 gd.