towards rear and 15th 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression from 2f out
towards rear early before steady progress on outer and 5th 3f out, ridden from 2f out and no impression from 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
mid-division and 8th 3f out, ridden in 11th 2f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on into moderate 7th inside final furlong
chased leaders and went 2nd 5f out, led over 2f out, soon ridden and went a few lengths clear, kept on well inside final furlong and eased close home
chased leaders early and 7th 3f out, not much room over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression in 4th from 1f out and dropped to 6th close home
led, pushed along from 3f out and soon headed, weakened from over 1f out
mid-division and 10th 3f out, progress on outer over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace
mid-division, dropped to 12th and pushed along from 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out
towards rear and pushed along in 13th 3f out, ridden and no impression from 2f out
towards rear of mid-division and 11th 3f out, switched left for room from 2f out and soon ridden, kept on well into 2nd inside final furlong, no chance with winner
pushed along from stalls and reminders from early, raced in mid-division and 6th 3f out, ridden from 2f out and no impression from 1f out
mid-division and 9th 3f out, ridden on inner from 2f out and soon not much room, no impression from over 1f out
chased leaders on outer and 4th 3f out, pushed along from 2f out and soon weakened
towards rear and 14th 3f out, ridden from 2f out and no impression over 1f out, kept on into moderate 9th inside final furlong
tracked leader in close in 2nd, dropped to 3rd 5f out and ridden over 2f out, no impression in 2nd from 1f out and dropped to 3rd inside final furlong
House Limit, who has a course and distance victory to his credit, was narrowly beaten over fences at Downpatrick before a close third on the Flat at Limerick so he's on the shortlist. Just in front of him in that latter event came Rockview Emperor, who doesn't win often and has gone up 4lb. Yulong Xiongfeng has been staying on over a mile and this is his first start beyond that trip but Usain stayed on gamely at Gowran and providing the ground stays quick has to be considered. NO BIGGIE was ridden from the front to land a Leopardstown handicap in good style but held up when never in contention at Ballinrobe last week. With forcing tactics likely to be used again he can take advantage of his lowly weight and get back to winning ways.
Valid Reason 20-1 (10-0) Always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 13th of 14, 26 3/4l behind Bobskier (8-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun.
Pershing 7-1 (11-7) Took keen hold, chased leaders, 3rd after 3rd, chased winner from before straight, one pace from before 2 out, 4th of 14, 9 1/4l behind Eyes Of A Tiger (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Colla Pier (IRE) 15-8 (11-4) In touch, headway 3 out, ridden to chase leading pair 2 out, no impression, 3rd of 11, 15l behind Dream Berry (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 1f (4) sft in Apr.
Tennesse Waltz (IRE) 7-1 (9-9) Slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, towards rear, 11th halfway, ridden in 9th 2f and soon no impression, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Busy Bush (8-10) at Listowel 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Camlann (IRE) 33-1 (9-12) Towards rear on outer, pushed along in 9th entering straight and no impression in 8th before last, kept on one pace run-in to go 5th close home, 5th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Whatsforuwontgobyu (11-4) at Leopardstown 2m hcp hvy in Dec.
Snap Click (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 6th on inner halfway, progress in 3rd 2f out, soon ridden and no impression 1f out, under pressure and no extra final 100 yards, 5th of 13, 5 1/4l behind Enough Is Enough (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m hcp Yielding in Jun.
Vocal Heir (IRE) 33-1 (9-1) Wide early, soon mid-division on outer, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 15th of 16, 24 1/4l behind Palmones (9-3) at Naas 1m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
House Limit (IRE) 16-1 (9-1) Always prominent, 4th halfway, 3rd on outer approaching straight and progress to lead under 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 13, 1l behind Papal Motel (8-4) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Mountain Kingdom (IRE) 6-1 (11-4) Towards rear, 7th before 4 out, improved into 5th before 2 out and further progress into 3rd last, soon ridden and no impression, dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 13, 14l behind Lake Malawi (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 2f mdn gd in Jun.
Yulong Xiongfeng (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, ridden over 2f out, some progress on outer and 6th 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Prince Jock (8-8) at Cork 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Rockview Emperor (IRE) 12-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and ridden into 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Papal Motel (8-4) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Usain (GER) 12-1 (8-10) Pushed along, soon disputed lead, led from 2f out, strongly pressed and stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May beating Romantic (8-8) by 1/2l, 14 ran.
Artiste Celebre (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight and 9th 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 11th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Mademoiselle Penny (10-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
War Room (IRE) 10-1 (8-11) Chased leaders, pushed along over 3f out, 6th under 2f out, one pace, 7th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Beechmount Whisper (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Halarath (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Settled towards rear, 13th 5f out, pushed along from 2f out and kept on into never nearer 9th inside final furlong, 9th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Highland Fling (9-9) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp Yielding in Jun.
No Biggie (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-2) Towards rear of mid-division and slightly squeezed for room after 2f, 11th 5f out and pushed along over 2f out, soon no impression and kept on without threatening from 1f out, went moderate 8th close home, 8th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Escape Paradise (9-10) at Ballinrobe 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Honor Oak (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out and 3rd over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 13, 5l behind Papal Motel (8-4) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Manorov 25-1 (9-6) Towards rear, pushed along in last from 3f out, soon no impression, one pace, 13th of 17, 7 1/4l behind Beechmount Whisper (9-13) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gf in Jun.
Free State 50-1 (11-5) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, mistake 5th, soon no danger, not fluent 3 out, pulled up before straight, at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Jun.
Our Max 16-1 (9-10) Very slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along halfway, closed to dispute 6th 1f out, one pace, 7th of 12, 6l behind Jembatt (8-10) at Down Royal 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Royal Blessing 12-1 (9-8) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and soon ridden, no impression from 1f out, kept on well into 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Busy Bush (8-10) at Listowel 1m hcp gd in Jun.
