in touch, 3rd after 8th, 4th after 13th, improved to 3rd last where slight mistake, no impression on leaders run-in, dropped to 4th on line
rear of mid-division, progress at 10th, 9th at 12th, headway before 4 out, closed before 3 out, led before 2 out, headed last, no impression on winner run-in
close up, led at 1st, headed before 4th, not fluent at 6th, 2nd after 8th, took closer order at 9th, mistake at 10th, led before 13th, headed before 2 out where slight mistake, lost place last, weakened
led, headed at 1st, led before 4th, increased advantage before 5th, reduced lead at 9th, headed before 13th, dropped to 5th 2 out where mistake, kept on run-in to 3rd on line
rear of mid-division, headway before 3 out, no impression in 8th 2 out, no extra run-in
towards rear, no impression after 3 out, weakened after 2 out, never a factor
rear, effort and headway after 3 out, stayed on to 6th last, kept on to 5th close home, never nearer
mid-division, 9th after 8th, headway to 5th before 12th, not fluent at 13th, dropped towards rear before 4 out where bad mistake, weakened after 3 out
rear, pushed along and progress after 3 out, mistake 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in
rear, some progress before 2 out, no extra before last, never a factor
in touch, progress in 5th after 8th, 7th before 12th, lost place after 3 out, weakened before 2 out
tracked leader, 4th after 8th, took closer order after 10th, 6th before 12th, lost place 2 out where not fluent, slight mistake last, no extra
rear, effort and progress before 2 out, no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in
close up, dropped to 8th after 8th, lost place before 12th, weakened before 2 out
mid-division, 7th after 8th, 8th at 12th, mistake and almost unseated rider 3 out, lost place and pulled up before 2 out
always towards rear, weakened 3 out, never a factor, pulled up before 2 out
prominent on inner, 6th after 8th, slight mistake at 11th, progress to 4th before 12th, 3rd after 13th, effort 2 out, stayed on to lead narrowly last, driven out run-in
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A huge prize has attracted seven entries from Gordon Elliott with Jack Kennedy not surprisingly sticking with Salvador Ziggy after being on board when the unbeaten chaser gained his two latest victories very easily. A very smart hurdler, he's rated 5lb higher for his handicap debut over fences. Danny Gilligan scored a famous victory on Ash Tree Meadow in the Galway Plate with several of these behind including runner-up Authorized Art, who was beaten just over two lengths when conceding 8lb. The weights favour Willie Mullins' charge here and both hold sixth-placed Ciel De Neige, though the latter finished strongly and will appreciate the longer trip. Back in fourth that day came A WAVE OF THE SEA, who is generally thereabouts in these big handicaps. Joseph O'Brien has won the last two and his charge is taken to make it a hat-trick. Henry De Bromhead has four entries with Rachael Blackmore on board Ain't That A Shame, not beaten far in two major handicaps before scoring easily at Gowran while Stealthy Tom is among many others with chances in what should be a thrilling contest.
Authorized Art (FR) 14-1 (10-5) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, 2nd 2 out, pushed along and headway to challenge early run-in, ridden and no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on one pace, 2nd of 22, 2 1/2l behind Ash Tree Meadow (10-4) at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Salvador Ziggy (IRE) Evens (11-10) Tracked leader, slow 7th, challenged travelling well 3 out, led before 2 out, pushed along to assert before last, kept on well, easily, won at Killarney 2m 7f Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Toss Again (11-10) by 13l, 2 ran.
Chemical Energy (IRE) 16-1 (10-13) Towards rear, some headway after 6 out and 10th 4 out, no extra and slow next, behind and pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Foxy Jacks (IRE) 16-1 (10-6) Tracked leaders on inner, mistake 1st, 4th halfway, mistake 8th, lost place 5 out, towards rear and pulled up after 3 out, at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Ain't That A Shame (IRE) 10-1 (10-5) Held up off the pace towards rear, steady headway 4 out, weakened next, 17th of 39, dist behind Corach Rambler (10-5) at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Ciel De Neige (FR) 22-1 (10-6) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, 10th early run-in, kept on one pace in straight, never a factor, 6th of 22, 14 1/2l behind Ash Tree Meadow (10-4) at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
The Goffer (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, 5th 2 out, pushed along and no impression early run-in, no extra from over 1f out, 8th of 22, 18 3/4l behind Ash Tree Meadow (10-4) at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
A Wave Of The Sea (IRE) 16-1 (10-2) Mid-division, 9th 3 out, 6th and ridden early run-in, 4th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 22, 10 1/4l behind Ash Tree Meadow (10-4) at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Gabbys Cross (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Rear of mid-division, some headway on inner approaching 2 out, no impression early run-in, kept on one pace, 12th of 22, 22 1/2l behind Ash Tree Meadow (10-4) at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Hurricane Georgie (IRE) 50-1 (10-0) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, kept on one pace on run-in, never a factor, 9th of 22, 18 3/4l behind Ash Tree Meadow (10-4) at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug.
Stealthy Tom (IRE) 5-2fav (10-2) Prominent, tracked leader in 2nd after 2nd, pushed along in 3rd 3 out, 2nd after 3 out and challenged on inner before 2 out, led 2 out and soon went clear, ridden run-in, eased close home, easily, won at Killarney 2m 5f hcp lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Aug beating Mr Saxobeat (10-0) by 10l, 8 ran.
Stumptown (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Held up in last for most, ridden and trailing at 9th, went remote 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 5, 29 1/2l behind Saint Sam (11-10) at Galway 2m 7f Yielding in Aug.
Life In The Park (IRE) 9-2fav (11-9) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, mistake 4 out, 3rd 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 13, 15 1/4l behind Foxy Jacks (11-9) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp lst (1) Yielding in Jul.
Born By The Sea (IRE) 11-2 (11-3) Chased winner in 2nd and raced clear of remainder throughout, pushed along after 3 out, soon ridden and no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 13l behind Saint Sam (11-10) at Galway 2m 7f Yielding in Aug.
Gevrey (FR) 10-1 (11-0) Towards rear, a bit closer in 5th halfway, went 4th from 3 out and not fluent next, pushed along and went 3rd before last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 7, 9 3/4l behind Macgiloney (11-0) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f Yielding in Aug.
Captain Cattistock 9-2fav (11-1) Chased leaders, niggled along 17th, closed 2 out, led with ears pricked last, clear and idled badly flat, reduced lead towards finish, held on, won at Cheltenham 3m 2f hcp (2) gd in Apr beating Lord Du Mesnil (12-0) by 3/4l, 11 ran.
Desertmore House (IRE) 9-2jfav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, went 4th after 2 out, pushed along to go 3rd before last, strong run up the inner to lead over 150 yards out, kept on well, won at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp sft in Aug beating My Design (11-10) by 2l, 13 ran.
Ash Tree Meadow (FR) 13-2 (10-4) Soon led, 2 lengths clear halfway, pressed early run-in, edged left towards stand side rail over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final 150 yards, won at Galway 2m 7f hcp (1) Good - Yielding in Aug beating Authorized Art (10-5) by 2 1/2l, 22 ran.
Tullybeg (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd 5 out, headway to lead after 3 out, pushed along before next, strongly pressed at last, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Down Royal 3m Good - Yielding in Sep beating Whiskey Sour (11-5) by 2 1/4l, 6 ran.
Toss Again (IRE) 4-5fav (11-10) Led, not fluent 3rd and 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, pressed 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, no impression on winner before last, no extra, last of 2, 13l behind Salvador Ziggy (11-10) at Killarney 2m 7f Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Real Steel (FR) 33-1 (10-3) Always towards rear, mistake 3rd, detached when hampered 15th, no extra and pulled up before next, at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
