mid-division early, soon settled behind leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 2f out, no impression 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
jumped awkwardly and towards rear, ridden and progress 2f out, stayed on into 7th 1f out, kept on final furlong
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden over 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened over 1f out
held up early, mid-division halfway, ridden 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
mid-division, ridden towards outer 2f out, stayed on into 8th 1 1/2f out, closer in 5th 1f out, led last 100 yards, kept on well
led, headed after 2f, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon disputed, headed last 100 yards, kept on same pace in 3rd closing stages
mid-division, ridden into 7th towards outer 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, soon disputed, headed last 100 yards, kept on same pace
chased leader, led after 2f, ridden and pressed 2f out, soon headed, no extra 1 1/2f out
held up early, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, ridden in behind leaders in 6th 2f out, no extra over 1f out
mid-division, hampered after 4f, progress in 5th 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon disputed, headed 1f out, no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra 3f out, weakened when hampered 2 1/2f out, eased 1 1/2f out
held up towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out
always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, soon no extra
chased leaders early, mid-division in 8th halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
chased leaders, ran freely, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, soon disputed, headed last 100 yards, no extra and kept on same pace
Bobabout only found one too good reverting to the Flat at Leopardstown and Dara Tango was second at the same track earlier this month. Eamonn O’Connell has two in the second division of this handicap with Fairyhouse runner-up Father Mattie preferred to Crafty Codger. Now that the ground has eased, DIXIE HIGHWAY may be capable of reversing recent form with a couple of these and gets the nod with Machine Head reverting to type at Roscommon on Tuesday.
Bobabout (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Took keen hold, held up, 12th early, raced on inner, headway travelling smoothly straight, switched right over 1f out and pushed along, ran on without threatening winner final furlong into 2nd near line, 2nd of 17, 3l behind Eight And Bob (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Nulife (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace from 2 out, 7th of 14, dist behind Nessun Dorma (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in May.
Lord Erskine (IRE) 25-1 (8-5) Chased leaders on outer, pushed along over 3f out and soon weakened, no danger from 2f out, 8th of 9, 18 1/2l behind Missguided (8-8) at Down Royal 1m 2f hcp gd in Jun.
Athenry Boy (IRE) 100-1 (11-10) Soon chased leaders, moderate 6th from 3rd, not always fluent jumping, weakened from before straight, 12th of 13, dist behind Melon (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m mdn gd in Jan.
El Tren (IRE) 10-1 (9-1) In rear, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, some progress early straight, ridden in 12th over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 15, 7 1/4l behind Mademoiselle Penny (9-9) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gf in May.
Constable Buckley 40-1 (10-12) Towards rear, pushed along and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 11th of 20, 22 3/4l behind Adreamstillalive (11-8) at Gowran Park 2m hcp sft in Jan.
High Kicker (IRE) 10-3fav (9-12) Led, headed and ridden 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, no extra, 4th of 10, 9 1/2l behind Santo Prince (9-6) at Wexford 1m 7f hcp Yielding in Aug.
Crown Pleasure (IRE) 14-1 (9-4) Mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 13th of 17, 31 3/4l behind Lomi's Law (9-3) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Dixie Highway (IRE) 15-2 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 10th 2f out, soon no impression, 8th of 18, 6 3/4l behind Ben Rumson (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Father Mattie (IRE) 11-1 (8-8) Mid-division, headway on outer 3f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, headed under 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 2nd of 18, 1 1/4l behind Ben Rumson (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Fioruisce (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Mid-division, pushed along entering straight, no impression in 6th 2f out, no extra, 7th of 10, 16 3/4l behind Harrana (9-0) at Cork 1m 2f mdn gf in Jun.
Gin Rocks (IRE) 50-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 8th 3f out, ridden and progress to 4th over 1f out, moderate 3rd final 150 yards, no impression on leaders, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 16l behind Music Box (9-0) at Gowran Park 7f mdn fll hvy in Jun.
Malicious Intent (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Slowly into stride, raced in rear, 14th halfway, no headway, never a factor, 13th of 14, dist behind Punches Pious (8-12) at Gowran Park 1m hcp hvy in Jun.
Isabella Vite (IRE) 66-1 (9-0) Always towards rear, no impression straight, never a factor, 13th of 16, 20 1/2l behind Modern Approach (9-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f mdn fll Yielding - Soft in May.
Grandma Dotty (IRE) 25-1 (9-1) Mid-division, headway entering straight and ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 5 3/4l behind Konig Hall (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
Park Row (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Soon raced 3rd, improved to lead after 4f, headed 6f out, ridden in 5th over 2f out, no impression, kept on same pace over 1f out, 5th of 14, 8 1/4l behind Repare Mon (9-0) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Apr.
Dara Tango (FR) 20-1 (8-6) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and headway on inner entering straight, switched right and 6th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd close home, 2nd of 18, 2 3/4l behind Automated (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Machine Head (USA) 7-2 (9-1) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 7 3/4l behind All The Mollies (8-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 2f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Crafty Codger (IRE) 7-1 (9-1) Rear of mid-division, ridden and some headway approaching straight, under pressure 2f out and kept on one pace, no extra final 100 yards, 5th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Konig Hall (9-9) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gf in Jun.
