in touch, 9th before 6th, lost place before 3 out, no extra after 2 out
tracked leader, on terms at 5th, soon headed, led 2 out, headed after 2 out, led and ridden before last where pressed, headed closing stages, not match winner
towards rear, 16th at 6th, progress before 3 out, kept on one pace in moderate 6th before last
close up, not fluent at 1st, ran freely, lost place at 4th, 8th before 6th, niggled along before 3 out, soon weakened
towards rear on outer, good headway to track leader before 3rd, 4th before 6th, under pressure and ridden before last, no extra in moderate 3rd run-in
in touch, 5th before 6th, no impression on leaders in moderate 5th after 2 out, lost place and weakened before last
led narrowly, not fluent at 3rd, joined at 5th, soon led, headed 2 out, led after 2 out, headed and dropped to 3rd before last, weakened in moderate 4th run-in
in rear, 18th at 6th, some progress before last, no danger, never a factor
rear, no impression before 2 out, one paced before last, never a factor
in touch, mistake at 2nd, 11th before 6th, no impression after 2 out, one paced before last
rear, progress after 2nd, 15th before 6th, under pressure before 3 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, 10th before 6th, under pressure and no extra after 2 out
mid-division, dropped to rear at 6th, soon reminders, weakened after 3 out
rear of mid-division, 12th before 6th, lost place and under pressure before 3 out, soon weakened
close up, 3rd before 6th, improved to 2nd and ridden before last where closed, led closing stages, kept on best
towards rear, 14th before 6th, progress before 3 out, weakened before 2 out where not fluent
in touch, 7th before 6th, mistake and pecked 4 out, soon lost place, weakened 3 out
in touch, 7th before 6th, mistake and pecked 4 out, soon lost place, weakened 3 out
close up, 6th before 6th, niggled along in 7th before 3 out, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, 13th before 6th, headway to 6th before 3 out, under pressure and weakened after 2 out
in rear, detached and ridden after 4 out, soon weakened, never a factor, tailed off
Probably some dead wood here but still quite competitive. Much depends on how a pair of bumper recruits handle their new discipline - namely Another Choice and Misty's Gift, who are preferred in that order. However, neither has been seen since last autumn which makes life trickier for punters. Therefore, despite being more exposed, FREE HANDSHAKE rates a safer option and can make the most of his hurdling experience after placing on his last two starts. He also has no fitness questions to answer. Jockey bookings suggest Salvador Ziggy is preferred of the Elliott trio on a first start for the yard, whilst Cocoplum has also shown enough to be of interest.
Aliunde (IRE) 8-1 (12-2) Chsd ldrs, 4th from 4th, 6th 6out, wknd well aftr 3out, 8th of 15, 34 1/4l behind Lord Snootie (12-2) at Ballindenisk 3m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Another Choice (IRE) 2-1fav (11-8) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, improved to 2nd over 3f out, switched left 2 1/2f out, strongly challenged leader and led under 2f out, ridden and kept on well final furlong, won at Cork 2m 3f gd in Oct beating Lahinch Three (12-2) by 3 3/4l, 10 ran.
Anyonecanhaveitall 100-1 (11-12) In rear, slightly detached after 1st, mistake at 2nd, closed up on field before 5th where not fluent, not fluent 4 out, weakened after 3 out, never a factor, 12th of 16, dist behind Marvel De Cerisy (11-4) at Killarney 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Big Island (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, not fluent 6th, no extra from 4 out, 10th of 14, dist behind Lieutenant Highway (11-4) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
Easy Fella (IRE) 13-2 (12-0) Tracked leaders, ran freely, 3rd halfway, pushed along over 2f out and 5th entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 14, 9 3/4l behind Land Afar (12-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Footy's Bridge (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) In touch, 4th halfway, lost place and weakened under 2f out, 8th of 14, 30 3/4l behind Imonlysaying (12-0) at Kilbeggan 2m gd in May.
Free Handshake (FR) 2-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and went 2nd after 2 out, ridden and no impression on winner approaching straight, kept on one pace, 2nd of 14, 11l behind Faron (11-4) at Kilbeggan 1m 7f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Irish Reports (IRE) Milan gelding out of Colleen Ard.
Keepthefaithinme (IRE) 100-1 (12-0) Always behind, under pressure 8th, never a factor, 18th of 19, dist behind Jaycean (12-0) at Navan 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jan.
Misty's Gift (IRE) 16-5 (12-2) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2f out, ridden in 2nd when edged left over 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 2l behind Boreen Boy (11-9) at Listowel 2m Good - Yielding in Sep.
Noche Negra (SPA) 40-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, 2nd on outer halfway, pushed along and lost place 3 out, soon no extra, 8th of 16, 29 1/4l behind Auckland (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Northern Edge (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Mid-div,nprog to 3l ld 1/2way, sl mstk 4out, 2l ld 2out, 3l adv & gng well appr str, rdn bef last, hdd last, no ex, 3rd of 11, 4l behind Yeah Man (12-2) at Loughanmore 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
One For Dan (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pecked badly 5 out, no impression before 2 out, soon no extra, 8th of 16, 32 1/4l behind Hory (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Apr.
Polo Express (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) Mid-division and 4th from halfway, pushed along over 3f out, soon no impression and weakened, 6th of 7, dist behind Champagne Problem (11-2) at Sligo 2m 2f Yielding in Aug.
Salvador Ziggy (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor, 8th of 22, dist behind The Nice Guy (12-0) at Naas 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in Jan.
Tincurra Lad (IRE) (11-6) Ld, slw jmp 1st, drpd to 5th 1/2way, rdn aftr 3out, sn struggling, poor 5th when fell last, at Tattersalls 3m mdn gd in May.
Utah (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Mid-division, slow jump 4th, ridden after 3 out, not fluent 2 out, soon beaten, 7th of 8, 24 1/2l behind Ted Hastings (11-4) at Ayr 2m mdn (4) gd in May.
Westcoastinformant (IRE) 14-1 (12-0) Mid-division, no impression 5f out and rear of mid-division entering straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 9th of 23, 28 1/4l behind Path D'oroux (12-0) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Whatdoyawanttoknow (IRE) 7-1 (11-11) Mid-div, drpd to 8th 1/2way, rdn bef 3out, sn detd, in rr when fell 2out, at Loughanmore 3m mdn gd in Oct.
Trim To Milan (IRE) 80-1 (10-13) Held up, rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 7th 3 out, kept on one pace from before last, 6th of 14, dist behind La Prima Donna (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn gd in May.
Mont De Pail (FR) Creachadoir gelding out of Peremption.
Ask Charlie (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, mistake 9th, ridden and no impression in 5th approaching straight, no extra from 2 out, 5th of 12, 23 3/4l behind Il Courra (11-12) at Limerick 2m 4f gd in May.
Somethingaboutcian 125-1 (12-0) Prominent, 2nd 5f out, ridden and lost place approaching straight, soon no extra, weakened, tailed off, 15th of 23, dist behind Path D'oroux (12-0) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Cocoplum (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 8th at 6th, effort after 2 out, stayed on to 3rd last where mistake and fell, at Leopardstown 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Mar.
