mid-division, not jump well and jumped left, no extra from 4 out
prominent, keen hold, led approaching 6th, headed 4 out, remained close up, led again from 2 out where slight mistake, headed and kept on same pace close home
chased leaders, 7th 4 out, soon no impression, pulled up before last
rear of mid-division, progress to chase leaders after 4 out, 6th before straight, challenged from 2 out, on terms approaching last, headed and kept on same pace run-in
prominent, ridden before 3 out, no impression from before next
chased leaders, closed from 3 out, ridden in 3rd after next, on terms when slight peck last, stayed on best run-in to lead close home
chased leaders, closed 3 out, 3rd before straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from between last 2
led, headed approaching 6th, lost place after 4 out, soon no impression
prominent, led 4 out, not fluent and headed from 2 out, weakened
never better than mid-division
chased leaders, moderate 5th after 4 out, lost place before straight, kept on without threatening from 2 out
chased leaders, no extra from 3 out
never better than mid-division
mid-division, moderate 8th after 4 out, no extra when mistake 2 out
never better than mid-division
This is very much more competitive than the previous maiden but the fitness of DATOPEKE may just see him home. Dessie Hughes' charge was only touched off in the closing stages by Seafield in what looked a strong event at Punchestown last month and a repeat will see him difficult to beat. Better Times, Marlay Park and The Big Boyo are returning from long breaks but all have the potential to go on to better things and rate major threats if fit enough to do themselves justice. Golden Society will have no problems with fitness having done very well to get within half-a-length of Career Move at Cork last week while Life Of Reilly has shown enough ability to suggest he can get involved at the business end.
Anoosou (FR) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened from 4 out, 15th of 18, 48l behind Dilshaan's Prize (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Better Times (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Soon settled in mid-division, progress to chase leaders 3 out, 4th before straight, no impression under pressure from 2 out, soon 2nd and kept on same pace, 2nd of 20, 6l behind Cass Bligh (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn hdl sft in Mar.
Corkonian (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Settled in mid-division, weakened before 3 out, trailing from 2 out, tailed off, 14th of 15, well behind Michelle's Express (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m mdn hdl in Sep.
Marlay Park (IRE) 8-11fav (11-9) Prominent and disputed, close 3rd halfway, improved to lead before 4 out, headed before straight, ridden in 2nd 3 out, soon no extra, kept on one pace, 5th of 28, 29l behind Belvedere Cruising (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl hvy in Mar.
Sara Cara (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, 10th of 18, well behind Total Excitement (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Aug '09.
Datokepe (IRE) 11-10fav (11-7) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 4 out, improved to lead 2 out, ridden and challenged before last, narrowly headed approaching last, soon regained lead, kept on under pressure run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 22, 1/2l behind Seafield (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl in Oct.
Fists Of Fury (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Never a factor, dropped to rear 4th, behind when pulled up before next, in a race won by Frisco Depot (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl, 19 ran.
Golden Society (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders on inner, close 3rd after 4 out, ridden straight, 3rd 2 out, dispute lead briefly at last, narrowly headed and kept on well run-in, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind Career Move (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
Kid Curry (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Always prominent, 4th halfway, 3rd 2 out, soon no extra under pressure, kept on one pace, 4th of 25, 14l behind Staying Article (11-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl.
Life Of Reilly (NZ) 5-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear early, 7th halfway, headway into 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra entering straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 11, 12l behind The Shepherd King (11-7) at Galway 2m mdn hdl gd in Oct.
Lugaphuill Lad (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Alws in rr, trailing from 9th, pu 5out, in a race won by Inverglen (12-0) at Killashee 3m ire ptp sft, 10 ran.
Papa Bear (IRE) 8-1 (11-8) Mid-division, moderate 11th approaching 3 out, moderate 6th 2 out, kept on well without threatening under pressure from last, 3rd of 20, 9l behind Head Of The River (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo mdn hdl gd in Oct '08.
The Big Boyo (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Chased leaders early, soon towards rear, no extra under pressure from before 3 out, 22nd of 24, well behind Sivota (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd in Apr.
Tix All The Boxes (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Never a factor, 13th of 19, well behind Frisco Depot (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
Wild Salmon (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Mid-division, headway into 6th 5 out, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra 2 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 20, 9l behind Saville Row (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn hdl.
According To Lizzy (IRE) 2-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, 7th 6f out, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 10th of 16, 48l behind False Messenger (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f mrs N H flat gd in May.
Reapers Gathering (IRE) 40-1 (10-9) Raced in close 2nd, ridden and weakened entering straight, 6th of 7, 42l behind Mississippi River (11-7) at Cork 2m N H flat sft.
Knockbrack Lad (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) In rear, no impression from 4 out, 8th of 14, 20l behind Career Move (11-0) at Cork 2m mdn hdl sft.
Goban Saor (FR) 10-1 (10-13) Tracked leaders, dropped to 6th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 14, 7l behind Pineau De Re (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn hdl sft.
Days Of Glory (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Twrds rr until sl prog in fair 8th 6out, mod 8th 3out & no impr up 2out, to when pu bef last, in a race won by Amy Beth (12-0) at Kilsheelan 3m ire ptp gd in Oct, 19 ran.
Hazy Stream (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, 14th of 19, well behind Frisco Depot (11-12) at Naas 2m 3f mdn hdl.
