held up in mid-division on inner, 7th halfway, 5th 2f out, pushed along in 4th entering straight, ridden in 3rd 1f out, went 2nd final 100 yards, kept on same pace, no impression on winner
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 3rd 2f out, led narrowly entering straight, ridden and headed 1f out, no impression in 3rd final 100 yards, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 3f out, ridden and no extra 2f out
held up towards rear, ridden and no extra 2f out, never a factor
dwelt and pushed along early, soon mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear 4f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off
dwelt and pushed along early, soon mid-division, 10th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear 4f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd halfway, pushed along in 6th 2f out, ridden and no impression in 5th 1f out, kept on one pace
dwelt, soon held up towards rear, 13th halfway, still towards rear 2f out, soon pushed along and headway, ridden in 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, never on terms
mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out
soon prominent on outer and tracked leader in 2nd after 2f, disputed 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed entering straight, no impression in 4th 1f out, no extra
tracked leaders, raced keenly, 6th halfway, pushed along and closer in 4th 2f out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, led 1f out, stayed on well
held up in mid-division on inner, 11th halfway, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
held up in mid-division, 12th halfway, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and no impression, 10th 1f out, kept on one pace
reared and slowly into stride, in rear and raced keenly, some headway on outer 4f out, pushed along in 9th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
mid-division on outer, 8th halfway, pushed along 2f out, soon ridden and weakened
This could revolve around what happened in the 8.40 here last night as both La Hacienda and INDIGO DESERT were involved. Th former was a bit disappointing on Wednesday after her Leopardstown victory but the latter could easily be a blot on this handicap after transferring to Willie Mullins following his victory at Dundalk in December. John McConnell is having a cracking season and that's reflected in four entries here. Three of them arrive in excellent shape and though Fennor Cross has a 10lb rise to contend with for completing a double at Down Royal he still looks best of the stable's quartet. Alma Libre is still a maiden but is getting closer and is on the same mark as when a close second behind Common Practice, who ran well here on Monday, at the Curragh.
Insane Bolt (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Rear, 19th halfway, good headway after 2 out, 4th last, ridden into 3rd inside final furlong, kept on well, not quite reach leaders, 3rd of 20, 1/2l behind Darkened (12-0) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Fennor Cross (IRE) 3-1fav (10-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway travelling well to lead over 2f out, pushed along and asserted over 1f out, kept on well inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun beating Reverberation (8-13) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Ideal Pal (IRE) 5-1 (10-2) Tracked leaders, headway into 2nd and ridden 2f out, close 2nd and strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on well close home, just failed, 2nd of 13, hd behind Mischief Star (9-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Noble Crusade (USA) 50-1 (10-2) Prominent briefly, soon held up, towards rear halfway, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out, 11th of 12, 17 1/2l behind My Minervina (9-5) at Killarney 1m hcp gd in Jul.
Pike County (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Pushed along early and towards rear, rear of mid-division and not clear run on inner 3f out, good headway before straight, switched left over 1f out and led 150 yards out, ridden and kept on well, won at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun beating Beer With The Boys (9-1) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Jukebox Jive (FR) 25-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along over 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 5 1/4l behind Buckman Tavern (9-3) at Listowel 2m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Kojin (IRE) 20-1 (9-13) In touch, 5th over 3f out, ridden and closed over 1f out, every chance in 4th under 1f out, kept on in 3rd closing stages, held, 3rd of 22, 3/4l behind Dunum (9-10) at Curragh 1m 1f hcp gd in Jun.
Razdan (IRE) 9-1 (11-0) Towards rear, slight mistake at 1st and 2nd, 8th halfway, progress to 5th 2 out, stayed on in 4th before last, switched left in 3rd final 150 yards, kept on to 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 9, 3l behind Royal Eagle (10-7) at Galway 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Aingeal Dorcha (IRE) 14-1 (8-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, under pressure and lost place over 2f out, weakened under 2f out, 11th of 14, dist behind Hms Seahorse (9-0) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Alma Libre (FR) 9-1 (9-6) Led, headed after 2 1/2f, 2nd halfway, led again entering straight, pushed along and 2 lengths clear over 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong, headed close home, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Common Practice (8-11) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jun.
Aqwaam 11-1 (8-12) Steadied start, held up in rear, never dangerous, 10th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Arqoob (9-9) at Sandown 1m 2f hcp (2) gf in Jul.
Indigo Desert 9-2 (9-7) Mid-division, 6th halfway, headway early straight and led under 2f out, ridden and wandered slightly inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Dec beating Mads Black Eights (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 14 ran.
Kaaranah (IRE) 13-8fav (9-7) Raced wide in touch, headway 2f out, ridden and stayed on to go 2nd towards finish, 2nd of 11, 1/2l behind The Whipmaster (9-6) at Lingfield 1m 2f hcp (5) pol in May.
Hidden Land (USA) 12-1 (11-8) Mid-division and hampered 1st, tracked leaders after 3rd, 5th halfway, ridden and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra, 10th of 18, 20 3/4l behind Outback Flyer (10-9) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Sootability (IRE) 50-1 (8-11) Settled behind leaders early, 5th halfway, closer and pressed leaders under 3f out, ridden and lost place 2f out, under pressure in 6th over 1f out, kept on again closing stages, 4th of 6, 5 3/4l behind Irish Lullaby (8-7) at Killarney 1m 3f hcp fll gd in Jul.
No Trouble (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Settled behind leaders, slight mistake 1st, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, 7th of 15, 20 1/2l behind Rebel Rose (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
Zahee (IRE) 10-1 (9-12) Slightly slow into stride and raced towards rear, 6th halfway, good progress from 2f out and ridden in 3rd over 1f out, went 2nd inside final furlong and kept on well without matching winner, 2nd of 7, 1/2l behind Massaman (10-2) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Jawhary 100-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra 2f out, 13th of 19, 21 1/4l behind Scenic Look (9-9) at Galway 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
La Hacienda 25-1 (9-11) Held up, ridden into 10th 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 7th of 19, 6 1/4l behind Scenic Look (9-9) at Galway 2m hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Snag It (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Dwelt slightly and a little awkward from stalls, held up towards rear, slightly detached in 9th halfway, in touch 3f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, 7th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 3 3/4l behind La Hacienda (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Delta Dawn (IRE) 100-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders on inner, 6th halfway, ridden and weakened 3f out, last of 17, 17 3/4l behind Extensio (9-6) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
