in rear, progress 2f out, switched right over 1f out and ridden, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
disputed lead early, headed after 2f, improved to dispute lead again 2f out, ridden under 2f out, headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression
mid-division, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression
slowly into stride, rear of mid-division, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
slowly into stride, towards rear, no impression from 2f out, never a factor
always towards rear, never a factor
chased leaders, improved to disputed lead 2f out, soon pushed along, led 1f out, stayed on strongly and clear inside final furlong, comfortably
disputed lead, led after 2f, ridden and headed 2f out, weakened
in rear on stands' side, pushed along in 9th 2f out, soon ridden, 6th 1f out, kept on without threatening close home
fly-jump leaving stalls and slowly into stride, soon mid-division, took keen hold, pushed along in 8th 2f out, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on without threatening
rear of mid-division, no impression fro 2f out, never a factor
slowly away, always behind, never a factor
Zig Zag Zyggy keeps changing stables but continues to win races and took advantage of soft ground over the track and trip last month. He had several of these behind including Chessman and Sounds Of Spring, though the latter didn't get the best of runs and can reverse the places on better terms. Ecclesiastical had been in excellent form at Dundalk before a fine run in a better race than this at the Curragh but all were over the minimum trip. COILL AVON, the only three-year-old in the race, looked one to follow when landing a Curragh maiden and, though unable to cope with Group 3 company there next time, appears to be starting off on a fair mark and can beat his elders.
Chessman (IRE) 22-1 (9-9) Rear, switched right under 2f out, ridden and ran on final furlong, never on terms, 8th of 15, 6 1/2l behind Laugh A Minute (9-9) at Cork 6f lst stks (1) Yielding in Apr.
Shabaaby 28-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, last of 9, 5 1/4l behind Big Gossey (9-4) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Feb.
Geological (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Prominent, soon 6th, effort straight, no impression and impeded 1f out, soon no extra, 13th of 16, 6 1/2l behind Real Appeal (9-4) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Zig Zag Zyggy (IRE) 18-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, travelled well and headway 2f out, closed 1f out, improved to lead under 1f out, strongly pressed final 150 yards, ridden and kept on best, won at Naas 6f hcp sft in Mar beating Fastar (9-7) by nk, 17 ran.
Ecclesiastical 4-1jfav (8-12) Chased leaders, disputed 7th before halfway, pushed along from 2f out, chased front pair 1f out, kept on without threatening closing stages, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Downforce (10-1) at Curragh 5f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Not Now Zeb (IRE) 16-1 (9-3) Dwelt, raced far side, chased leaders, 8th before halfway, soon headway, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 9th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Lustown Baba (9-2) at Curragh 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Tommy Taylor (USA) 9-1 (10-4) In rear, pushed along on outer 2f out, ridden in 10th 1f out, stayed on strongly final furlong, 3rd close home, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 1/2l behind Too Hard To Hold (9-1) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Nov.
Half Nutz (IRE) 14-1 (9-1) Mid-division, effort 1 1/2f out, no impression 1f out, soon ridden, weakened under 1f out, 10th of 17, 12 1/2l behind Zig Zag Zyggy (8-13) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Mar.
Coill Avon (IRE) 13-2 (9-5) Slightly bumped with rival soon after start, tracked leaders, keen, no impression in 5th 1f out, no extra and one pace inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 10 3/4l behind New Treasure (9-5) at Curragh 6f Grp 3 stks (1) hvy in Aug.
Mogwli (IRE) 40-1 (9-8) In touch, improved to 2nd halfway, led under 3f out, headed over 2f out, soon under pressure, ridden and weakened over 1f out, 8th of 16, 6 3/4l behind Wonder Elzaam (10-9) at Naas 7f hcp sft in Mar.
Arcanears (IRE) 11-1 (8-11) Towards rear, headway 1 1/2f out, ridden over 1f out, kept on same pace in 6th under 1f out, 6th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Zig Zag Zyggy (8-13) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Mar.
Sounds Of Spring (IRE) 18-1 (8-9) Reared slightly leaving stalls, soon in touch and ran freely, closed 2f out, led narrowly 1 1/2f out, ridden 1f out, soon headed and dropped to 3rd, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 2 3/4l behind Zig Zag Zyggy (8-13) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Mar.
Mokhalad 33-1 (8-9) Towards rear, bumped rival early, ridden and no impression over 1f out, ran on well under 1f out to 7th close home, never nearer, 7th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Zig Zag Zyggy (8-13) at Naas 6f hcp sft in Mar.
Kuwait Direction (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 2f out, weakened, 8th of 11, 10 1/4l behind Kendred Soul (9-11) at Dundalk 7f pol in Mar.
