chased leader, 2nd halfway, 3rd and reminder 4 out, ridden to challenge 3 out, under pressure in 5th entering straight, kept on same pace, no impression and slight mistake last, no extra run-in
mid-division early, slight mistake 3rd, towards rear halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace
mid-division, mistake 5th, ridden into 5th 2 out, no impression last, kept on run-in to 3rd close home
held up towards rear, progress into 7th after 4 out, challenged 3 out, led 2 out, ridden to assert before last, kept on strongly, eased closing stages
towards rear for most, slight mistake 6th, ridden and no impression 3 out, no extra 2 out
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 9th, ridden in 4th 3 out, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, kept on same pace from before last, stayed on into 2nd run-in
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and lost place 3 out, under pressure in 9th entering straight, kept on same pace from before last
led, strongly pressed 3 out, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, no impression before last, no extra run-in and dropped to 3rd, 4th close home
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd 5 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, under pressure in 6th entering straight, kept on same pace from before last
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and tailed off
always towards rear, slight mistake 8th, ridden and no impression before 3 out, no extra 2 out
held up early, mid-division in 7th halfway, ridden into 4th after 3 out, no extra 2 out
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
Alzammaar is a rare runner in Ireland for Warren Greatrex and the five-year-old has to be greatly respected after completing a double with a victory at Aintree last month. He looks certain to go well but the concession of 18lb to RISE OF AN EMPIRE may prove beyond him. Noel Meade's charge has found his form in no uncertain terms since racing on better ground and his two victories last month suggest he's got in lightly for his handicap debut. Jimmy Two Times stays this trip well as we saw at Fairyhouse last April when he landed a very competitive novices' handicap. He ran well over a trip too short at Punchestown and looks a threat. Jarob completed a hat-trick in the autumn and jumps and stays well while useful chaser Gold Patrol reverts to hurdles on an 8lb lower mark.
Alzammaar (USA) 4-1 (11-8) Tracked leaders, pushed along briefly 8th, went 2nd when not fluent 2 out, led before last, clear flat, eased close home, won at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (3) gf in May beating Goodbye Dancer (11-8) by 2l, 10 ran.
Jarob 25-1 (11-10) Soon mid-division, dropped to 11th at 6th (usual 3 out), soon no impression, 9th of 13, 16l behind Bamako Moriviere (11-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Massini's Trap (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Soon mid-division, ridden in 7th after 2 out, no impression before straight, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 13l behind Shanpallas (11-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Gusty Rocky (IRE) 25-1 (8-12) In rear, some progress entering straight and ridden in 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out and no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 11, 9 3/4l behind Jennies Jewel (9-1) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Prominent, under pressure in 4th approaching straight, soon weakened, 8th of 10, dist behind Ah Littleluck (11-8) at Listowel 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Steamboat Bill (IRE) 9-2fav (11-10) Held up mid-division, blundered and weakened from 3 out, 3rd of 15, 8 3/4l behind Allbarnone (10-12) at Cartmel 2m 6f hcp (3) gd in May.
Odit (GER) 7-2jfav (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in moderate 5th before 2 out, 4th 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 4th of 10, 12 1/2l behind Loyalty Card (10-12) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Rise Of An Empire (IRE) 4-6fav (11-5) Led, slight mistake and headed briefly 7th, asserted before 2 out, ridden briefly before last, eased home run-in, won at Downpatrick 2m 6f gd in May beating John Monash (11-3) by 16l, 6 ran.
Gold Patrol (IRE) 14-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 6th after 4 out, no extra approaching straight, weakened, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Prince Of Scars (11-4) at Clonmel 3m hcp hvy in Nov.
Cootamundra (IRE) 14-1 (11-3) Mid-division, 9th halfway, 6th entering straight, pushed along and no impression in 7th approaching last, no extra, 8th of 12, 28 1/4l behind Witness Of Fashion (9-10) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp hvy in Jan.
Fu's Island (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Settled 5th, 6th after 3 out, pushed along after 2 out, ridden and rapid headway to lead entering straight, asserted before last, kept on strongly, comfortably, won at Kilbeggan 2m 3f gd in Jun beating Western Home (11-9) by 9l, 8 ran.
Black Benny (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, 7th halfway, progress on outer entering straight and 3rd 2f out, soon ridden and no impression on winner in 2nd 1f out, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Henry's Girl (8-9) at Tipperary 1m 4f hcp gf in May.
Say It Again (IRE) 16-1 (11-11) Disputed lead early, soon led, headed and slightly slow 3rd, prominent, almost on terms 4 out, 3rd before straight, kept on same pace from before last, 2nd of 14, 4 1/2l behind Windy Millie (11-5) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp gd in May.
Jimmy Two Times (IRE) 16-1 (10-7) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, kept on under pressure, 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 25, 5l behind Anibale Fly (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
