tracked leaders, soon raced in 4th, 3rd before 6th, under pressure approaching straight, chased leader approaching last, soon left in lead, kept on well
tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, soon raced in 3rd, slight mistake 3rd, 2nd before 5th, slight mistake 6th, pushed along approaching straight, 3rd and no impression approaching last where left 2nd, kept on same pace
soon raced in 7th, no impression from 6th in 6th, soon no extra
tracked leaders, slight mistake 1st, soon raced in 3rd, slight mistake 3rd, 2nd before 5th, slight mistake 6th, pushed along approaching straight, 3rd and no impression approaching last where left 2nd, kept on same pace
slight mistake 1st, soon raced in 6th, jumped slightly left 2nd, 4th when pulled up quickly after 6th
in rear, slight mistake 1st, no impression from 6th, weakened, completely tailed off
soon led, slight mistake 5th, still travelling smoothly approaching last with slightly reduced lead when slight mistake and soon unseated rider
towards rear, no impression from 6th, weakened and pulled up before last
soon raced in 8th, 5th and no impression from 6th, distant 4th approaching straight, soon no extra
prominent, soon 2nd, slight mistake 4th, 3rd when pecked slightly 5th, 4th and no impression from 6th, soon no extra
Ben Brody went close a number of times in point-to-points and dead-heated in a Kilbeggan bumper on only his third start under Rules. He should make a hurdler and Paddy Kennedy is one of the more experienced conditionals riding in this. Classic Place has won between the flags and wasn’t beaten far over hurdles at Downpatrick earlier this month when market leader. SHARPS CHOICE was also favourite at Kilbeggan earlier this month and finished third. Though not one of Willie Mullins’ stable stars, a race like this should be within his compass so he gets the vote. Moonman has a very long absence to overcome so is probably best watched but Goose Man is improving and isn’t out of this.
Ben Brody (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Mid-division, went 4th 4f out, progress to dispute lead over 2f out, bumped rival from over 1f out, led close home and joined on line, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Apr beating Lambs Lane (12-0), 14 ran.
Waterville Rock (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Towards rear, 14th at 2nd, no impression approaching straight, pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Gertoni (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 4th, pushed along and no impression before 4 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 9th of 16, dist behind Art Of Synergy (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn Yielding in May.
Goose Man (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) A little keen, held up, 12th at 3rd, mistake 6th, not fluent 8th, 13th from 9th, improved into moderate 6th 2 out, moderate 5th at last, stayed on well into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 18, 4 1/4l behind Sunchyme (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn gd in Apr.
Moonman (IRE) 6-4 (12-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd 6f out, ridden in 4th 5f out, soon dropped to moderate 5th and weakened, 6th of 7, dist behind Mr Antolini (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f gd in Mar.
Petit Chef (FR) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression 3 out, 12th of 20, dist behind Conright Boy (11-4) at Down Royal 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Sharps Choice 3-1jfav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and progress to challenge last where slight mistake, no impression in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Art Of Synergy (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn Yielding in May.
Wherehaveyoubeen (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 24th of 25, dist behind Tudor City (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Working Man (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, led before 2nd, joined and disputed 4 out, ridden and no extra entering straight, weakened, 23rd of 25, dist behind Tudor City (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Polly Manning (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Raced in 6th early, 4th at 8th, closed to track leaders from 3 out, no impression in 4th before last, one pace, 5th of 14, 7 3/4l behind Miss Sapphire (11-7) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in May.
Classic Place (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Led, stretched clear after 3 out, reduced advantage after next and pushed along before last, pressed and headed inside final furlong, no extra and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 3l behind Westland Row (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
