attempted to make all, bad mistake 4th, joined 2 out, soon ridden and headed, kept on one paced in 2nd before last
tracked leaders, 5th 3 out, no impression from next
tracked leaders, close 3rd 2 out, soon led, ridden and went clear before last, kept on well under pressure run-in
tracked leaders, improved to dispute lead 2 out, soon ridden and headed, no impression in 3rd before straight
in rear off pace, remote 9th 3 out, some moderate late headway (lame post-race)
mid-division, moderate 6th after 3 out, no impression
prominent, mistake in 3rd 3 out, soon weakened
always behind, mistake 1st, trailing and mistake 2nd, tailed off
tracked leaders and attempted to run out at 1st, weakened from 5 out
Esporao was close behind Khayar over the C&D last month and though not running so well at Sligo on Friday should get competitive. Silver Canyon won a bumper in April and followed with a fair debut over timber at Punchestown. He's since finished runner-up on the Flat at Leopardstown and is progressive enough to be a threat to all. Peaks Of Fire gained his first career victory on the level at Killarney last month and has shown plenty of promise over hurdles but this looks destined for FANTASTIC BOB. Well supported when making his hurdling debut over 2m4f at Limerick last month, he looked the winner with a couple of flights to go but made mistakes and was run out of it by Half Full. Compensation awaits here.
Esporao (IRE) 5-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, keen hold at slow gallop, on terms before 4 out, 2nd when not fluent 2 out, soon dropped to 3rd and no impression straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Earls Quarter (11-12) at Sligo 2m mdn hdl gd.
Silver Canyon (IRE) 22-1 (11-11) Towards rear, headway to chase leaders early straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure, 6th of 21, 16l behind Burn And Turn (10-9) at Punchestown 2m N H flat gs in May.
Acapulco Gold (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Always towards rear, no impression from 2 out, 7th of 9, 16l behind Virgil Earp (11-4) at Galway 2m 4yo nov hdl gd in Jul.
Peaks Of Fire (IRE) 11-4 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, dropped to 6th before 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, 6th of 14, 17l behind Apache Drums (11-0) at Navan 2m 3yo mdn hdl sft in Nov.
Pedantic 9-2fav (9-8) Soon mid-division, dropped to 11th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on without threatening, 5th of 14, 8l behind Blackwitch Woman (9-12) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp 50-75 gd in Jun (flat).
Mission Commander (IRE) Marju gelding out of Sparkling Glitter.
Tynaghs Trooper (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Well off pace towards rear, no extra from before 2 out, 8th of 9, 47l behind False Economy (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m hdl gd in Apr.
Fantastic Bob (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) In rear, jumped a bit careful early, progress approaching straight, travelling well and tracked leaders 2 out, challenged in 2nd at last, kept on same pace under pressure run-in, 2nd of 12, 1l behind Half Full (11-9) at Limerick 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Jul.
Galveston Bay (IRE) 16-1 (8-11) Prominent, 5th before straight, no extra from under 2f out, 10th of 15, 29l behind Goldplated (8-2) at Limerick 1m 3f app hcp 47-65 gd in Jun (flat).
Roybuoy 16-1 (10-9) Prominent, keen hold, weakened 3 out, 12th of 15, well behind Devil's Elbow (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m am mdn hdl in Jun.
Two And Gone (IRE) 4-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders at slow pace, lost place over 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 7th of 10, 13l behind Pharney Lady (11-0) at Limerick 2m N H flat gd in Jul.
Our Lady Carmel (IRE) 28-1 (10-9) Mid-division, stumbled 4f out, soon no extra, tailed off, 15th of 18, well behind Carnival Mood (11-7) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat in Jul.
Shes Special (IRE) 50-1 (8-1) Chased leaders, 4th 4f out, soon ridden and weakened, 13th of 15, 35l behind Mac Tiernan (8-6) at Clonmel 1m 2f 3yo hcp 47-65 gf in Sep (flat).
