tracked leaders in 3rd, improved into close 2nd entering straight, soon ridden to challenge, 3rd and no extra from over 1f out
tracked leaders in 4th, 5th and ridden early straight, no extra 2f out, virtually pulled up final furlong
held up in touch, 7th halfway, smooth progress approaching straight, 3rd travelling best 2f out, quickened to lead inside final furlong, very easily
led, headed 6f out, led again 4f out, ridden and strongly pressed from over 2f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on, no chance with winner
held up towards rear, pushed along 6f out, trailing straight
in rear, trailing 6f out, ridden from 4f out, one pace straight
chased leaders in 5th, driven along 5f out, weakened before straight, soon eased
close 2nd, led 6f out, ridden and headed 4f out, weakened 2f out, eased inside final furlong
held up in touch, 8th 5f out, progress into 5th 2f out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 6th, improved into 4th approaching straight, ridden and one pace from over 2f out
Some promising types here but it was impossible not to be impressed by the victory of Johnny McGeeney at Cork in July and Willie Mullins will have him primed for this. Dynamic Approach also produced a very promising debut victory at Thurles in February where he would have won more easily but for racing wide. He looks one to follow in the future while the likes of Down Royal winner Raise The Beat and recent Tipperary winner Another Chieftain must also be considered though One Call, who started favourite in that latter event and wasn't beaten far, can come on for the experience and go well.
Another Chieftain (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 4f out, ridden entering straight, stayed to challenge 1f out, drifted right, led last 100 yards, kept on well, won at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat beating Jakros (12-0) by 1/2l, 20 ran.
Johnny McGeeney (IRE) 15-8fav (12-0) Tracked leaders, 2nd travelling well 2f out, soon disputed lead, ridden to lead 1f out, quickened well, impressive, won at Cork 2m nhf gf in Jul beating Summertime Solo (12-0) by 9l, 10 ran.
Raise The Beat 16-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division, headway in 8th 3f out, 6th 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, stayed on to lead last 150 yards, kept on well, won at Down Royal 2m N H flat gf in May beating Lady Chatterbox (11-2) by 3l, 20 ran.
Dynamic Approach (IRE) 5-1 (11-7) Led racing in centre of course, ran wide and headed on bend passing stands before halfway, led again approaching straight, headed briefly 1f out, rallied gamely under pressure and stayed on best final 100 yards, won at Thurles 2m 4yo nhf sft in Feb beating Under The Arch (11-0) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Casilero (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Always towards rear, tailed off, 16th of 20, well behind Another Chieftain (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat.
Fast Reaction (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, ridden and no impression in 16th 6f out, kept on one pace from before straight, 8th of 20, 26l behind Another Chieftain (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat.
Lord Rory (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 6th after halfway, no impression from 4f out, 10th of 18, 30l behind Ballyburke (11-10) at Navan 2m N H flat sft in Feb.
One Call (IRE) 7-2fav (11-9) Chased leaders, led after 6f, ridden and challenged 2f out, kept on, headed final 100 yards and no extra, 3rd of 20, 3 1/2l behind Another Chieftain (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat.
Moyne Nineoseven (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Alw bhnd, pu 2out, in a race won by Definite Knockoff (11-7) at Castletown-Geoghegan 3m ire ptp sft, 10 ran.
Somethingdifferent (IRE) 3-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, 5th 4f out, driven along entering straight, no impression from 2f out, 6th of 16, 10l behind Dont Tell The Boys (11-2) at Listowel 2m 4yo nhf gd in Sep.
