mid-division, pushed along and no impression in 6th 2 out, no extra
led, jumped left, 2 lengths lead when jumped badly left last, under pressure and kept on run-in, headed close home
always rear, slightly hampered 1st, pushed along after 5th and detached 7th, no extra, tailed off
always towards rear, bad mistake 1st, not fluent 2nd and 4th, soon detached, behind and pulled up after 6th
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden after 2 out, under pressure and no impression in 3rd run-in
towards rear when brought down 1st
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd after 2 out, under pressure and kept on well run-in to lead close home
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, mistake 4 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th after 2 out, no extra run-in
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, still close up when pulled up quickly after 2 out
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, no extra after 3 out, weakened
towards rear, not fluent 4 out, moderate 8th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor
mid-division, slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression before next, no extra
rear of mid-division when fell 1st
Timi Roli has been beaten at odds-on in his last two starts though has looked in need of a stiffer test of stamina which he should get here. Some rain would help his cause but he's penalised for a victory on the Flat in France so the vote goes to GREAT KHAN, who appears to act on any ground and has produced two fine runs at around this trip at Kilbeggan. Penance chased home the well-regarded Dorans River at Downpatrick and the winner could give the form a boost in the opener while Riverrainshine ran easily his best race to date over the track and trip earlier this month. Muhaafiz is still carrying a penalty for last year's Flat victory.
Muhaafiz (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, progress into 3rd entering straight, ridden to challenge before 2 out, led and disputed after 2 out, headed before last, no extra and kept on same pace, 4th of 22, 6 1/2l behind Fridaynightlights (9-13) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Timi Roli (FR) 4-7fav (11-12) Chased leader, not fluent at 3rd, 4th halfway, improved to 3rd before 2 out, not fluent in 4th at last, soon ridden, no impression on winner, kept on to 3rd close home, 3rd of 15, 6 1/2l behind Coolmeen Hill (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Benefit Run (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Runfar.
Dee Jo Val 8-1 (11-11) Ld, hdd 6out, sn wknd, bhnd when pu 5out, at Horse And Jockey 3m mdn Yielding - Soft in Mar.
Great Khan (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5th, progress to lead approaching straight, strongly pressed last, soon headed and kept on one pace run-in, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Art Of Synergy (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn Yielding in May.
Oath Breaker (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Disputed briefly early, soon settled mid-division, ridden and no extra over 4f out, weakened and tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Summerville Boy (12-0) at Killarney 2m 1f sft in May.
Penance (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Chased leaders in 3rd, took closer order from 3 out and soon pushed along, 4th 2 out and ridden in 3rd after last, kept on well to 2nd closing stages, not troubling winner, 2nd of 11, 3 1/4l behind Dorans River (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Riverrainshine (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Led, 2nd at 2nd, progress to lead before 2 out, headed at last, ridden and dropped to 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Political Theatre (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f mdn gd in May.
Thecraicisninety 16-1 (10-11) Led, headed approaching 3 out, soon weakened and pulled up before 2 out, at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Apr.
Vodka Society (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Always towards rear, no impression after 3 out, no extra, never a factor, 10th of 16, dist behind Art Of Synergy (11-4) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f mdn Yielding in May.
About You (IRE) 7-2 (11-11) Chsd ldrs, 4th 1/2way & 6th 6out, prog in 4th aftr 4out, 2nd bef 2out, chall last, ld early flat, went clr, won at Dromahane 3m mdn in May beating Sunrise Lady (11-11) by 5l, 11 ran.
Baby Moon (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Towards rear, slight mistake 5th, soon no danger, completely tailed off, 10th of 13, dist behind Avenir D'une Vie (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Presenting Court (IRE) 100-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 5th, soon no extra, 13th of 15, dist behind Mr Showtime (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn gd in May.
Darcy Mcgees (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra, 20th of 25, dist behind Tudor City (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
