raced in 4th, slight mistakes 4th and next, went 2nd approaching straight, soon pushed along on outer, no impression in 3rd from before 2 out, one pace
raced in 3rd, closed up 3 out, challenged next and soon led, stayed on well run-in
raced in 2nd, led travelling smoothly approaching straight, pressed and not fluent 2 out, soon headed, kept on without matching winner run-in
led, hit 4th, slight mistake 3 out, headed approaching straight, soon no extra and eased, pulled up before 2 out
held up in rear, took keen hold, pushed along approaching straight, soon no impression, one pace
Aidan O'Brien is becoming increasingly involved in the jumping game and has several chances today. DRACO was just touched off by Most Peculiar on his hurdling bow at Galway then, after a maiden success at Bellewstown, he failed to match that winner when returning for the Festival. Time will probably tell that Willie Mullins' charge is special so compensation awaits here. Gusty Rocky was 10l behind the selection in that first encounter at Galway, a race that has worked out very well, while Pyromaniac won on the Flat at the Festival and followed up over timber in very good style at Killarney. The remaining trio all won their opening runs over timber and could be anything. Lean And Keen looked a natural at Cork, Rae's Creek followed his victory on the Flat at Ballinrobe with a very impressive success over timber on that track, and though Mysticaltou produced a 66/1 shock on her racecourse debut at Kilbeggan there was no hint that it was a fluke.
Gusty Rocky (IRE) 10-11fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead before 2 out, ridden before last where slight mistake, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Tramore 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Landau (11-7) by 1l, 12 ran.
Lean And Keen (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Soon chased leaders, 5th after 3rd, closer order from 4 out, tracked leaders travelling smoothly approaching straight, 3rd 3 out, challenged in 2nd from before last, led run-in and edged right, stayed on well, won at Cork 2m mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Theos Well (11-12) by 2l, 12 ran.
Pyromaniac (IRE) 10-3 (11-0) Tracked leaders, close 2nd entering straight, improved to dispute lead 3 out, led 2 out and ridden clear, stayed on well run-in, won at Killarney 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl gd in Aug beating Solatentif (11-7) by 5l, 9 ran.
Rae's Creek 6-5fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, progress to challenge 2 out, soon led and clear, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f 4yo mdn hdl in Jul beating Urtheoneiwant (10-9) by 10l, 12 ran.
Mysticaltou (IRE) 66-1 (11-0) Held up behind early and ran freely, towards rear halfway, swift headway 3 out, 2nd after 3 out and closed on leader, improved to lead before 2 out, pushed out run-in, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m mdn hdl gd beating Tiger Trek (11-12) by 1 3/4l, 11 ran.
Draco 5-2 (11-8) Held up in rear, 4th 5 out, progress in 3rd before 2 out, 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, ridden entering straight, mistake last, no impression on winner run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 4l behind Most Peculiar (11-8) at Galway 2m 2f nh nov hdl gf.
