mid-division, headway to 4th after 3rd, 6th after 6th, dropped to 8th 4 out, soon driven, no impression, no extra from 3 out
in rear, detached in 10th after 6th, no headway, never a factor
detached in 11th early, mistake at 5th, kept on same pace to 10th, never a factor
settled 4th, 6th after 3rd, 4th after 6th, improved to 3rd before 7th, progress to lead 3 out, strongly pressed run-in, ridden and asserted closing stages
ran 5th, 3rd after 6th, 5th before 7th, pushed along after 4 out, 6th 3 out, soon driven, no impression, not fluent 2 out, no extra
in rear, detached in 9th after 6th, mistake 4 out, kept on same pace to moderate 7th, never a factor
soon led, disputed lead after 6th, 2nd 4 out, ridden and strongly challenged leader run-in, not match winner closing stages
soon raced 2nd, 3rd after 3rd, 5th after 6th, 4th before 7th, not fluent at 8th, 3rd after 3 out, no impression leaders from 2 out, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, 7th after 3rd, 8th after 6th, no impression in 7th 4 out, mistake 3 out, moderate 6th 2 out, kept on run-in to moderate 5th
prominent, not fluent at 2nd, raced 3rd, 2nd after 3rd, disputed lead after 6th, led 4 out, under pressure and dropped to 5th 3 out, soon weakened, no extra
rear of mid-division, 7th after 6th, improved to 6th after 4 out, switched left and driven into 4th after 3 out, no impression leaders, kept on same pace
This looks an interesting race for the future. Golantilla looked a decent prospect when third in the Future Champions Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown over Christmas and should make a fine chaser and though Hash Brown has been a short-priced beaten favourite in both starts over fences he's run well enough to be considered for this. Pink Coat would have a chance second to none on the form of his short-head defeat by Shadow Catcher at Limerick but was a big disappointment here next time, though there may have been something amiss. A SIZING NETWORK has always been earmarked for chasing but has won over hurdles and very nearly carried a huge weight to victory in a Punchestown handicap in April. He didn't get far on his debut over fences at Ballinrobe a month later but has been given a break so he's handed the vote before going on to better things.
Coffee (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Towards rear, 15th halfway, no impression approaching 2 out, no extra, tailed off, 11th of 19, dist behind Valyssa Monterg (10-8) at Galway 2m 6f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Eiri Na Casca (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Towards rear, mistake 7th, behind before 4 out and slight mistake, soon eased, completely tailed off, 11th of 13, dist behind Gallant Tipp (11-12) at Roscommon 2m 5f gd in Aug.
Fluspar (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, mistake 6th, 8th halfway, progress into 6th 4 out, 5th and slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no impression leaders, moderate 5th 2 out, kept on one pace to go 3rd run-in, 3rd of 17, 22l behind Go Darsi Go (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Apr.
Golantilla (IRE) 5-2fav (11-6) Settled mid-division in 5th, ridden into 3rd 2 out, no impression before last where 4th, kept on one pace, 4th of 7, 6 1/4l behind Phil's Magic (11-6) at Naas 2m lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Hash Brown (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge before 2 out, pecked slightly last, soon ridden, under pressure in 5th entering straight, kept on same pace closing stages, 4th of 15, 5 1/4l behind Empresario (11-12) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Jul.
Minella Tweet (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Mid-division, ridden on outer entering straight, hampered 2 out, soon no impression, 6th of 11, 22 1/2l behind Mind The Pennies (11-1) at Gowran Park 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Mr Picotee (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 2nd and slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression and slight mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 13, 14l behind Sizing Platinum (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Pink Coat 3-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, soon moderate 5th, not fluent 4 out, pushed along and closer in 3rd before straight, kept on same pace from 3 out, 3rd of 12, dist behind Viconte Du Noyer (11-12) at Killarney 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Replay Button (IRE) 14-1 (11-5) Close up, not fluent 6th and 7th, soon on terms, led before 4 out, not fluent next and joined, dropped to 6th into straight, no extra,, 9th of 13, dist behind Hurry Kitty (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jul.
A Sizing Network (FR) 2-1fav (11-6) Chased leader, mistake and unseated rider 2nd, at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Off The Mark (IRE) 4-1fav (11-4) Mid-division on outer, ridden along after 3 out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, dist behind Kylecrue (10-13) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hvy in Aug.
