prominent, led briefly after 4f, 2nd halfway, ridden over 4f out and soon no extra, weakened, tailed off
slowly into stride and in rear, never a factor, driven along over 4f out, kept on one pace
never a factor, ridden in rear over 4f out, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, never a factor
mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden in 5th approaching straight, no threat from over 2f out
mid-division, dropped to 12th over 4f out, kept on in straight without troubling leaders
rear of mid-division, never a factor, ridden and no impression in 9th entering straight
tracked leaders, 6th on outer halfway, ridden and no impression entering straight, moderate 5th under 2f out
soon led and made most, joined approaching straight, ridden to lead over 2f out, strongly pressed over 1f out, kept on best under pressure to draw clear inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, driven along in 4th approaching straight and no extra from 2f out
prominent, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression approaching straight, no extra
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, headway to dispute approaching straight, headed over 2f out but still travelling well, ridden 1f out and soon no impression on winner, no extra
held up in rear early, steady headway on outer into 4th after halfway, disputed briefly approaching straight, soon ridden and moderate 3rd from well over 1f out
A huge variety of abilities on show here including hurdlers, chasers and even point-to-pointers. After his brilliant success at Royal Ascot on Tuesday, Willie Mullins has two entries in this and both Earls Quarter, runner-up to Caim Hill in a similar race at Wexford, and the chaser Dare To Doubt will be fancied. Adatara has the best recent form on the Flat having run very well in her two recent starts in strong handicaps and her pace should see her in contention while Smithfield is another with decent form on the level, though he has a long absence to overcome. WHATEVER JACKSAYS has improved out of all recognition over timber and has won his last three starts, all tough handicaps, by a combined 45 lengths. He's handed the vote though another useful hurdler, Oilily, looks a big threat with her allowances.
Cool Kid 25-1 (10-7) Chased leaders, 4th approaching 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 5, 8l behind Definite Class (10-9) at Tramore 1m 6f ladies mdn stks gf.
Dancing Tornado (IRE) 14-1 (10-11) Mid-division at slow gallop early, 7th over 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace straight, 6th of 11, 15l behind Natural High (10-11) at Limerick 2m stks gd in Jun '11.
Dinger Dan (IRE) 100-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 7th over 4f out, soon no impression, tailed off, 9th of 12, 47l behind Takeyourcapoff (10-0) at Killarney 1m 6f mdn stks gd in Jul.
Earls Quarter (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) Tracked leaders, 2nd before halfway, challenged travelling well entering straight, ridden over 1f and no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 7, 3/4l behind Caim Hill (11-2) at Wexford 2m mdn stks in May.
Esporao (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 14th of 21, 19l behind He's Our Man (11-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp hdl gd in May.
Onzo Mor (IRE) 10-1 (11-1) Soon mid-division, 11th approaching 5 out, ridden from next, no impression and kept on without threatening from 3 out, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Sumkindasuprstar (10-13) at Roscommon 2m 5f hcp chs 0-123 gd in May.
Smithfield (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden in 8th 3f out, no impression in 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 18, 6l behind Tugboat (9-5) at Navan 1m 2f 3yo mdn sft in Oct.
Strain Of Fame (IRE) 9-4 (9-11) Held up early, 7th halfway, headway to challenge 2f out, ridden in 3rd and no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 13, 9l behind Green To Gold (9-9) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gf in Jul.
Whatever Jacksays (IRE) 9-1 (11-6) Made all and jumped well, went on 4 out, stayed on strongly from next, comfortably, won at Cork 2m 4f hcp hdl gd in May beating Capellanus (11-5) by 14l, 15 ran.
Adatara (IRE) 9-1 (8-11) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd 2f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong, 2nd of 15, 1 3/4l behind Scots Gaelic (10-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf.
Atmospheric High (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders on outer, 7th halfway, 6th entering straight, no impression from over 1f out, 6th of 12, 5l behind Polly Ella (8-11) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp 47-65 pol in May.
Dare To Doubt 40-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, some headway when not fluent 2 out, soon ridden and no impression, 14th of 19, 12l behind Quevega (11-5) at Cheltenham 2m 4f hdl G2 (1) gd in Mar.
Oilily (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Soon prominent, dropped to 5th 2 out, stayed on well under pressure without threatening run-in, 4th of 18, 1 3/4l behind Satu (9-9) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl gd in May.
Magic Minstrel 33-1 (7-11) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, 35l behind Scots Gaelic (10-0) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 50-80 gf.
Satorie (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Mid div, gd prog to ld aftr 2out, ko best, won at Ballingarry 3m ire ptp beating Captain Luke (12-0) by 2l, 16 ran.
Whiteside (IRE) 22-1 (8-8) Mid-division, ridden and no extra over 2f out, 13th of 17, 27l behind Lough Ferrib (9-6) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp 47-65 sft.
Missunited (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Led after 2nd, some slight mistakes, asserted from 2 out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Listowel 2m 4f mdn hdl beating Top Madam (11-7) by 4l, 14 ran.
