mid-division, 6th 5f out, switched right to outer from 2f out and soon pushed along, went 3rd over 1f out and further progress to lead inside final furlong, kept on well
towards rear, 7th 5f out, pushed along from 4f out, ridden in 7th under 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division, 4th 5f out, ridden 4f out, closer in 3rd from 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong
slow into stride and held up in rear, pushed along from 4f out, ridden over 2f out and soon no impression
raced in 3rd, progress into closer 2nd and ridden from 2f out, kept on well inside final furlong without matching winner
pushed along from stalls and soon led, clear with 2nd after 2f, ridden over 2f and reduced advantage over 1f out, headed and no extra inside final furlong
mid-division, 5th 5f out, pushed along from 3f out and squeezed for room 2f out, soon ridden in 5th, no impression and kept on same pace from 1f out
slow into stride and held up towards rear, 6th 5f out, pushed along from 4f out, ridden over 2f out and soon no impression
led early, soon headed and raced in clear 2nd, ridden from 3f out and weakened quickly from 2f out
Most of these would be better with a set of obstacles in front of them including McKinley, who returned from a spell over fences to land a very tough handicap over hurdles at Sandown in April. He has a victory at the Curragh to his credit so should have the pace for this. GIANT'S QUEST may have his measure as he was having his first start since 2014 when a close fourth over 2m at the Curragh last month where he was in the lead at tonight's shorter trip and is surprisingly 2lb lower. He's also won over hurdles as has Face Value, though the latter could do with some rain. Abraham finished first past the post at Killarney last month but it was a poor race and he was disqualified for carrying the wrong weight. Sense Of Victory stayed on at one pace over 2m at the Curragh last time but it was a better race than this and she could reach the frame.
Mandatario 11-1 (9-11) Settled 4th, 5th halfway, pushed along to 3rd 2f out, soon ridden, kept on same pace final furlong, no extra close home, 6th of 14, 2 1/2l behind Intisari (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
Venezia (IRE) 25-1 (9-6) Towards rear, 8th halfway, pushed along and slightly hampered 2f out, no impression in 9th on outer 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 10, 10 3/4l behind Cliff House (8-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f hcp gf in May.
Mckinley 16-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 2nd between last two, led approaching last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Sandown 2m 4f hcp (2) gd in Apr beating Gioia Di Vita (10-11) by 1 1/4l, 17 ran.
Giant's Quest (AUS) 25-1 (9-2) Tracked leader, led over 5f out, pushed along 3f out, headed 1f out, kept on same pace, 4th of 19, 2 1/2l behind Pyromaniac (9-1) at Curragh 2m hcp gd in May.
Abraham (IRE) 5-2 (9-4) Slightly awkward leaving stalls, raced in 2nd, closed approaching straight, soon on terms, gained narrow lead inside final furlong and stayed on best, won at Killarney 1m 6f gd in May beating Jocular (9-12) by 1l, 4 ran.
Face Value 12-1 (11-6) Settled behind leaders early, closer in 4th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 15, 17l behind Conduct Yourself (10-8) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Sang Tiger (GER) 10-1 (11-10) Soon led at slow gallop, increased pace approaching 7th where slightly slow, joined approaching straight, just headed last, rallied to have every chance back on terms run-in, narrowly denied at finish,, 2nd of 5, hd behind Casual Approach (11-1) at Navan 2m 6f gd in Sep.
Sense Of Victory (IRE) 7-2 (8-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along approaching straight, under pressure and no impression in 6th 2f out, no extra, 8th of 11, 13 1/4l behind Jennies Jewel (9-1) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Ballyadam Brook (IRE) 20-1 (11-3) Led after 1st, pressed from 5 out, slight mistake and ridden 3 out, strongly pressed next, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 4 1/4l behind Conduct Yourself (10-8) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
