chased leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden in 6th and closer 2f out, no extra over 1f out
chased leaders, moderate 4th halfway, ridden to close in 2nd 2f out, narrow lead over 1f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong
mid-division, pushed along halfway, ridden in 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 2 1/2f out, soon no extra
mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division best, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace
soon prominent, led after 1f, soon clear, 8-length advantage halfway, ridden and reduced advantage 2f out, soon pressed, narrowly headed over 1f out, kept on without matching winner inside final furlong
disputed briefly, soon chased leader, moderate 2nd halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, 4th but closer 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace
settled behind leaders, moderate 6th halfway, ridden and closer in 5th 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened
very slowly away and rear, ridden 2 1/2f out, stayed on into 8th under 1f out, no extra closing stages
disputed briefly, chased leader after 1f, 3rd halfway, ridden and closer over 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace
We'll Go Again completed a double on testing ground last summer so conditions should be in his favour and he made a reasonable comeback at Tipperary. Sharp Focus gained his only success to date in this a year ago and ran very well over a trip too short at Leopardstown on Saturday. Last year's runner-up Havana Breeze has a big weight pull so has to go on the shortlist. Scorpion Black is 2lb lower than his last victory while Clifftop didn't enjoy the run of the race on his comeback behind the in-form Wilderness at Roscommon. Emma Doyle was on board when SUMMER'S DREAM beat a huge field over 7f at the Curragh in October and she can use her 10lb claim here so the combination is taken to go in again in an open handicap.
Jered Maddox 25-1 (9-12) Led, pushed along before straight, went on 2f out until reduced lead over 1f out, soon headed and weakened inside final furlong, 10th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Airgead (9-3) at Leopardstown 7f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Sharp Focus 33-1 (9-7) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along straight, headway between horses from over 1f out, ran on without threatening inside final furlong, 5th of 16, 3 1/4l behind Atlas (9-10) at Leopardstown 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Gatsby Cap (IRE) 11-1 (9-12) Prominent, tight for room inside first furlong and soon lost position, 10th approaching halfway, pushed along approaching straight, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 9th of 15, 9 1/2l behind Athlumney Hall (9-12) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Rattling Jewel 14-1 (9-7) Waited with on outer, soon raced in 8th, pushed along straight, one pace from over 1f out, 7th of 11, 6l behind Lincoln (9-10) at Fairyhouse 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Brothers In Arms (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Prominent, soon tracked leader, led after 4f, 2 lengths clear 4f out, headed over 2f out, lost place and weakened quickly 1 1/2f out, 13th of 16, 20 1/4l behind Noble Intention (8-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Scorpion Black (IRE) 14-1 (9-13) Mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, ridden 2f out and kept on under pressure to 3rd 1f out, no extra and dropped to 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Pimstrel (8-10) at Gowran Park 1m hcp sft in Jul.
Clifftop 12-1 (9-7) Dwelt, raced in 10th early, tight for room on inner after 3f, headway travelling smoothly straight, pushed along from 2f out and progress, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 3rd of 12, 4 1/4l behind Wilderness (10-2) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Summer's Dream 6-1 (9-2) Mid-division on outer, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 10th of 16, 9 1/4l behind Yafordadoe (9-12) at Galway 7f hcp Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Havana Breeze (IRE) 20-1 (9-1) Ran freely, chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden from 2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 16, 2 1/2l behind Global Pass (9-2) at Limerick 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Emperor Bob (IRE) 50-1 (8-10) Towards rear, pushed along early straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Noirvento (9-9) at Limerick 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Stocai Ban (IRE) 25-1 (8-10) Waited with, soon towards rear, a little keen early, headway and tight for room straight, switched right over 1f out, kept on without threatening, 9th of 18, 6 1/4l behind Dare To Flare (9-8) at Fairyhouse 7f hcp gd in Jul.
Fascinating Spirit (IRE) 66-1 (8-10) Rear, some progress over 2f out, ridden 1 1/2f out, weakened, 12th of 16, 18 3/4l behind Noble Intention (8-10) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Jul.
We'll Go Again (IRE) 6-1 (10-2) Rear, pushed along over 2f out, progress over 1f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 13, 8 3/4l behind Silvertown (9-7) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Jazz And Blues (IRE) 66-1 (9-11) Mid-division,pushed along and no impression 1 1/2f out, soon weakened, 12th of 15, 16 1/2l behind Sunday Sweet (9-2) at Tipperary 7f mdn fll Yielding in Jun.
Mk Drama (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Loaded without rider, a little slow into stride, waited with, 8th approaching halfway, pushed along into straight, kept on without threatening inside final furlong, 6th of 12, 3 1/4l behind Reverberation (9-9) at Leopardstown 1m hcp gd in Jul.
