chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden over 2f out, stayed on in 4th 1f out, ran on well final furlong to lead inside final 100 yards, kept on well under pressure
chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden into 4th 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, soon led, headed inside final 100 yards, kept on
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 3f out, 7th and no impression 2f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, headway into 2nd 3f out, soon led, ridden and challenged 1f out, soon headed, no extra in 3rd when slightly hampered inside final 150 yards, kept on same pace
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, ridden in 9th and no impression 3f out, moderate 7th 1f out, kept on one pace
always towards rear
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra and kept on same pace
led, headed after 3f, regained lead 3 1/2f out, ridden and headed under 3f out, no extra in 2nd 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on one pace final furlong
always towards rear, tailed off
mid-division, ridden in 10th and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway into 3rd 3f out, ridden over 2f out, 5th and no extra 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
The Fonze was in superb form over jumps before a very disappointing run at Cork earlier this month and may just have gone off the boil. WEE GIANT attracted major support on his debut for Willie Mullins at Sligo in June but never really looked like getting there though the form of the race has worked out nicely. He can be expected to make progress and this won't take much winning. Almanyan has shown himself to be much better over hurdles than on the level and arrives on the back of a recent victory at Downpatrick while Riverbank showed her first real sign of ability behind Kokoro at Cork on the first day of the month.
The Fonze (IRE) 3-1 (8-6) Held up, 8th 6f out, headway into 5th early straight, 3rd and no impression on winner 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 4l behind Spinning Wings (9-4) at Limerick 2m hcp 60-90 gd in Jun.
Wee Giant (USA) 6-4fav (9-10) Rear of mid-division, ridden along 4f out, 7th 2f out, kept on without threatening to go moderate 4th final furlong, 4th of 16, 8l behind Barndeh (8-7) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Sally Bawn (IRE) 12-1 (9-4) Lost considerable ground at start and always tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Salazaar (9-8) at Sligo 1m 2f hcp 50-70 gf in Jun.
Strain Of Fame (IRE) 25-1 (8-4) Towards rear, 9th and ridden straight, no impression, 9th of 12, 16l behind My Blue Heaven (8-5) at Leopardstown 2m hcp 50-90 gd.
Legendary Times (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 12th of 20, 12l behind Doorock (9-0) at Naas 6f hcp 47-65 gd.
Almanyan (IRE) 4-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, ridden in moderate 4th under 2f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 9, 10l behind De Senectute (9-1) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 47-60 fm in Jun.
Riverbank 25-1 (9-1) Held up towards rear, headway on inner early straight, 5th under 2f out, stayed on well final furlong, 3rd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Kokoro (9-7) at Cork 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gd.
Tibetan Dragon (IRE) 12-1 (9-2) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 12l behind Binocular (9-6) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f app hcp 47-65 in Jul.
Roseska (USA) 16-1 (9-4) Soon rear of mid-division, progress 5f out, 4th 4f out, no extra and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 6th of 11, 9l behind Sarteano (9-8) at Tramore 1m 6f hcp 47-60 gf in Jun.
Porto Calero 16-1 (8-12) Mid-division on inner, no extra from 4f out, 11th of 18, 29l behind Nans Best (9-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp 47-60 gd in May.
Tarkani (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Mid-division, 8th halfway, no impression straight, 9th of 14, 21l behind View From The Top (8-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp 47-60 pol in May.
Grand Cru 25-1 (10-7) Towards rear, good progress on outer over 3f out, 3rd under 2f out, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 7th of 12, 17l behind Admiral Barry (10-9) at Tramore 1m 4f ladies mdn stks gf in Jun.
Moon Luck 16-1 (8-3) Led, ridden and headed entering straight, weakened over 1f out, 9th of 16, 14l behind Barndeh (8-7) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
Ice Bound (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) In rear, closer in 8th approaching straight, ridden in 6th over 1f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 3rd of 10, 3 1/2l behind Champion Boy (10-5) at Curragh 1m 4f ladies hcap.
Major Key (FR) 5-1 (8-4) Close up, lost place from 3f out, soon no impression, 7th of 9, 15l behind Clare Glen (9-0) at Sligo 1m 4f hcp 60-90.
Gudnis Gracious Me (IRE) 11-4fav (9-5) Led, headed under 4f out, soon weakened, 11th of 16, 21l behind Frutti Tutti (9-12) at Ballinrobe 1m 6f hcp 47-65 in Sep.
