held up towards rear, progress into 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th before 2 out, 5th 2 out, weakened
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistakes 4 out and 3 out, ridden 2 out, no impression entering straight, kept on one pace
tracked leader in 2nd, closer and pressed leader 4 out, slight mistake next, improved to lead entering straight, pushed out and kept on well run-in, comfortably
led and kept wide, pressed 4 out, ridden before 2 out, headed entering straight, no impression in 2nd when slight mistake last, kept on same pace
held up towards rear, slight mistake 4th, ridden in 6th after 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
settled mainly mid-division, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, moderate 4th 2 out, weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 3 out, soon no extra and weakened
settled mainly mid-division, slight mistakes 1st and 4th, 6th halfway, dropped towards rear before 4 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, weakened
Ruby Walsh was on board when CRYSTAL EARTH once again found one too good in a tough handicap at the Galway Festival and is reunited with Peter Fahey's charge, who found 2m4f too far at Ballinrobe. He won't get a better opportunity and can finally lose that maiden tag over timber. Runyon Rattler has a bumper penalty to contend with and didn't jump particularly well on his hurdling bow on heavy going here earlier this month though he'll have benefited from the experience. Shadagann looks a major threat as he's been in excellent form on the Flat recently, scoring at the Curragh in June, and can improve on his latest start over timber when runner-up at Ballinrobe.
General Bunching (USA) 50-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 4th after 4th, pushed along after 3 out, dropped to moderate 8th approaching straight, no extra, 11th of 14, 30l behind The Scourge (11-6) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Runyon Rattler (IRE) 2-1fav (11-12) Shied at start and almost refused to race, lost considerable ground and trailing, soon in touch in remote last, not fluent 3rd, went remote 4th after 4 out, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, no impression under pressure after 2 out, 3rd of 6, 7 1/4l behind Jesmond Lodge (10-9) at Sligo 2m mdn hvy in Aug.
Shadagann (IRE) 14-1 (9-3) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight and no impression over 1f out, no extra, 9th of 15, 11 3/4l behind Clondaw Warrior (9-11) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Crystal Earth (IRE) 11-4fav (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, went 2nd after 3 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, slight mistake last, under pressure and kept on run-in, 2nd of 11, 1 1/4l behind Blackandamber Vic (9-13) at Ballinrobe 2m 5f hcp sft in Aug.
Blueberry Flavour (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, 5th 5f out, ridden and no impression 4f out, no extra over 3f out, 8th of 12, dist behind Prince D'aubrelle (12-0) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Jul.
L'Attesa (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, improved to lead from 4th, a little keen, slight mistake 4 out and joined, headed from before 3 out where bad mistake, no extra, not fluent last,, 9th of 12, dist behind Exxaro (11-4) at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn gd in Jul.
People Park (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 5f out, 9th of 12, dist behind Prince D'aubrelle (12-0) at Galway 2m 2f gd in Jul.
Shetuktime (IRE) Royal Anthem M out of Toulon Flyer.
