always towards rear, ridden and no impression before straight, weakened and pulled up before last
held up early, soon mid-division, closer in 6th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, soon led, ridden after 2 out, kept on well from last
chased leader, led before 3rd, disputed 5 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out, weakened and tailed off
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, stayed on into 2nd and slight mistake 2 out, kept on same pace from last without matching winner
mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
chased leaders, 6th when badly hampered and unseated rider 5th
held up towards rear, progress into 6th after 3 out, ridden and mistake 2 out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd when fell 5th
soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead approaching 3 out, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra in 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace
held up, rear of mid-division, hampered 5th, slight mistake 8th, progress entering straight, 4th 3 out, soon ridden, under pressure in 5th 2 out, 3rd and no impression last, kept on same pace
mid-division, brought down 5th
led, headed before 3rd, remained close 2nd, disputed 5 out, ridden entering straight, headed approaching 3 out, under pressure in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, closer after 5th, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight
held up, slightly hampered 5th, mid-division in 8th halfway, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
Plenty of these arrive in good form including GIANT'S QUEST and he is handed the vote after an excellent victory on the Flat at Dundalk on Saturday. His two victories over timber have come on fast going and connections will be hoping it stays dry. Cara's Oscar was always travelling easily when scoring over this trip at Fairyhouse though a 10lb rise gives him plenty to do but Our Man Zebo is a progressive type who had to dig deep when successful over 3m at Listowel. Fethard Player turned what looked a competitive Ballinrobe handicap into a procession last month so it's hardly surprising he's been raised a massive 13lb but along with Quarton, who has improved since stepping up to a more suitable trip, he can make his presence felt in a tough handicap.
Cara's Oscar (IRE) 16-1 (10-5) Settled in rear, some progress approaching 3 out, challenged 2 out and soon led, stretched clear before last where not fluent, kept on well run-in, easily, won at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hdl 0-140 in Apr beating Sammy Black (10-6) by 7l, 14 ran.
Giant's Quest (AUS) 2-1 (11-12) Waited with, closer order circuit to go, chased leaders and slight mistake 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 7, 8l behind Que Pasa (11-5) at Galway 2m 2f nh nov hdl gf in Sep.
Coolmill (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Close up, led before 5th, mistake 9th, headed after 3 out, 4th before straight, soon no extra, 13th of 17, 36l behind Our Man Zebo (11-4) at Listowel 3m hcp hdl gd in Jun.
Our Man Zebo (IRE) 5-1fav (11-4) Chased leaders, slightly slow jump 2nd, not fluent 3rd and reminder, not fluent 7th, closed up 3 out, on terms approaching next, stayed on well run-in and drifted right, just prevailed at finish, won at Listowel 3m hcp hdl gd in Jun beating Some Hawk (11-0) by 1/2l, 17 ran.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 18-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 8th, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon weakened, 8th of 14, 30l behind Celestial Prospect (11-0) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl gd in Jun.
Fethard Player (IRE) 7-2fav (11-0) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 2 out, clear before straight, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4f cond hcp hdl gd in Jun beating Katys Girl (10-13) by 13l, 13 ran.
Protaras (USA) 11-2 (11-12) Held up in rear, bad mistake 6th, closer order and slight mistake 8th, no impression from 2 out where landed awkwardly, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 7l behind Cape Glory (11-0) at Down Royal 2m 4f hdl gf in Jun.
Sizing Machine (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 5 out, 7th approaching next, moderate 6th from 3 out, soon no impression, 5th of 16, 23l behind Mallowney (11-4) at Punchestown 2m hcap ch in May.
Go Paddy Go (IRE) 7-2fav (10-1) Tracked leaders, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd after 2 out, 4th at last, kept on same pace from last, 3rd of 11, 9l behind Kilcarry Bridge (9-10) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in May.
Quarton (IRE) 7-4fav (10-11) Held up towards rear, closer in 6th 5 out, improved in 3rd 2 out, soon led, slight mistake last, asserted run-in, easily, won at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf beating Long House Hall (11-6) by 5l, 9 ran.
Acapulco Gold (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, 6th 4 out, ridden entering straight, 2nd 2 out, kept on well run-in to press winner to line, 2nd of 14, hd behind Celestial Prospect (11-0) at Gowran Park 3m hcp hdl gd in Jun.
Your Busy (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Prominent, on terms 4th, headed 8th, pushed along after 5 out, dropped to 10th approaching 3 out, no extra and eased from next, tailed off, 9th of 11, 46l behind Fisher Bridge (10-11) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gf in Jun.
Fresh By Nature (IRE) 10-1 (11-9) Mid-division best, ridden towards rear after 6 out, no impression 4 out, kept on one pace, 8th of 14, 21l behind Abolitionist (11-1) at Bellewstown 3m hcp hdl 80-109 gf.
Kostar (FR) 25-1 (11-5) Soon mid-division, 10th early, no impression approaching 3 out, soon no extra, 12th of 22, 49l behind Close Review (10-4) at Punchestown 2m 6f hcp chs in Jun.
Give Me A Break (IRE) 7-4fav (9-12) Chased leaders, slight mistake 4th, badly hampered 4 out and lost ground, ridden in 4th 2 out and no impression, 3rd at last, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 11, 5l behind Takeyourcapoff (11-3) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl in Jun.
