soon led, headed after 2nd and ran freely, 4th at 6th where not fluent, headway 3 out, under pressure in 4th before 2 out, weakened in 5th 2 out
rear, not fluent at 2nd, 9th at 6th, soon progress on outer, weakened before 2 out
rear of mid-division, carried wide on bend before 3rd, 6th at 6th, under pressure and lost place before 2 out, kept on run-in, no danger
chased leader, 7th at 6th, ridden and no impression in 6th before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
towards rear, 12th at 6th where not fluent and reminder, no headway, never a factor
prominent and ran freely, ran wide on bend before 3rd, closed at 3rd where mistake and rider lost iron briefly, soon led, headed before 4 out, weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off
close up, 3rd at 6th, pushed along in 2nd before 2 out, ridden and no impression on leader before last where slight mistake, kept on same pace
rear of mid-division, carried wide on bend before 3rd, 8th at 6th, progress to 4th 2 out, no impression on leaders, ridden before last where not fluent, kept on without threatening
chased leader, carried wide on bend before 3rd, 5th at 6th, progress after 4 out, 3rd before 2 out, ridden and no impression after 2 out, one paced run-in
rear, 13th at 6th, under pressure before 2 out, modest late headway, never a factor
rear, mistake at 4th, 11th at 6th, mistake 4 out, no impression, never a factor
towards rear, 10th at 6th, progress before 2 out, ran on well run-in, never nearer
tracked leader, led after 2nd, almost joined at 3rd, soon headed, led narrowly before 4 out, not fluent 2 out, increased advantage at last, kept on well run-in
THE GREEK has probably becoming a little frustrating for connections but there seems nothing wrong with his attitude and he twice went under by less than a length in three runner-up starts during the spring. Ground conditions are fine and this looks a sound chance for the son of Leading Light to put the record straight. Willie Mullins does well with his few runners at the track and Fan Fan La Tulipe must be respected. He clearly has had issues as his two runs for the yard have come after breaks of 465 and 374 days respectively but the fact that connections are persevering is presumably significant. Tisadream took a step forward last time and completes the shortlist.
Fan Fan La Tulipe (FR) 5-2 (12-0) Chased leaders, soon disputed 4th, slight mistake 2nd, soon raced in 4th, pushed along from 3 out and not match leaders, weakened from before straight, 5th of 19, dist behind Razzle Dazzle Love (11-7) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn hvy in Dec.
Dothislikethis (IRE) 80-1 (11-6) Always towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, not fluent and pushed along 5th, soon no danger, tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Donacheady Gale (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn sft in May.
Legacy Of Dreams (FR) 80-1 (12-2) Disputed lead, ridden and headed 3f out, weakened, 16th of 25, dist behind My Mate Mozzie (12-2) at Punchestown 2m 2f Yielding in Apr.
Mondragon De Barat (FR) 4-1 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 4th frm 4th, cl 3rd aftr 5out, wknd 4out & bhnd when pu aftr 3out, at Lismore 3m mdn sft in Mar.
Rocky Stream (IRE) 66-1 (12-2) Led early, took keen hold, headed after 4f, ridden and weakened from 5f out, 11th of 15, dist behind Chosen Thyme (11-10) at Kilbeggan 2m gd in May.
Seamus Darby (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Tracked leaders, headway on outer to lead after 2f, ridden and edged right 2f out, soon headed and 4th 1f out, soon no extra, 9th of 13, 13 1/2l behind Tower Of Pisa (9-2) at Dundalk 1m 3f pol in Dec.
Secret Secret (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Led, ridden and joined before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out and soon stumbled, no extra in 4th before last, left 3rd and hampered after last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 11 1/4l behind Fort William (11-2) at Clonmel 2m 1f gd in May.
Son Of Mahler (IRE) 50-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 7th 2 out, no impression, 6th of 16, 22l behind Imperial Sachin's (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
The Greek (IRE) 6-5jfav (11-6) In touch, 4th before 4 out, headway to 3rd after 2 out, improved to 2nd approaching straight, ridden to challenge leader at last, kept on, held, 2nd of 14, 1/2l behind The Cathal Don (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Apr.
Yermanmilan (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Always towards rear, not fluent 6th, ridden and no impression before 2 out, behind when pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 2m 6f mdn sft in Oct.
Farrawaybay (IRE) 11-1 (10-13) Towards rear, some headway before 3 out, progress in 5th when mistake 2 out, pushed along and soon no extra, weakened, 6th of 15, dist behind Coastal World (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f mdn Soft - Heavy in May.
Oscar Tonic (IRE) 80-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, moderate 5th at halfway, ridden from 2 out, no impression straight, 5th of 20, 34l behind Raven Rule (11-9) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in May.
Tisadream (IRE) 7-2 (11-7) Disputed lead, led from 5th, ridden before last, headed and hampered on inner at last, no extra in 3rd run-in, 3rd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Presenting Bonnie (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in May.
Indignation (FR) 4-1 (10-2) Pushed along briefly early, soon mid-division, 8th after halfway, raced towards outer into straight and headway, kept on without threatening final furlong, 5th of 16, 2 3/4l behind Rodney Bay (9-5) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
One For Della (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Chased leaders, pushed along after halfway, kept on same pace from under 2f out, 9th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Ask Delaney (9-0) at Tipperary 7f hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Caroles Secret (IRE) 150-1 (11-9) Mid-division early, not fluent 5th, 14th after 6th, slight mistake 7th and pushed along and no danger, impeded 5 out and no extra, tailed off, 15th of 18, dist behind Carrolls Cottage (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn hvy in Dec.
Synone (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Held up in rear, pushed along on outer under 4f out, no impression approaching straight, weakened, last of 10, dist behind Razzle Dazzle Love (11-2) at Galway 2m 1f Yielding in Sep.
