led, ridden and strongly pressed 3f out, headed 2f out, no extra
chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra over 2f out
mid-division, 6th halfway, headway in 3rd 4f out, challenged 3f out, ridden in 3rd 2f out, no extra over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 4th halfway, challenged 3f out, ridden in 4th 2f out, no extra and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and weakened 4f out, tailed off
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, weakened over 4f out, pulled up 1f out, dismounted
held up, ridden in 8th over 3f out, stayed on to moderate 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway in 7th 4f out, challenged 3f out, led 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra and kept on same pace
mid-division, headway into 5th 4f out, ridden and no extra over 2f out, under pressure in 6th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong
held up towards rear, headway into 6th 4f out, close 5th 3f out, ridden to challenge 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, kept on strongly final furlong
Pique Sous, a very close third to stable companion Champagne Fever in Cheltenham's Champion Bumper, was a bit disappointing behind Bouillabaisse at the Curragh though that was a very strong event and this represents a drop in class. He should be in the firing line though connections thought he was unhappy on the soft ground and it won't be any faster here. Parramatta gained many admirers at Ballinrobe last time and can provide a threat but though Superior Quality battled on at Downpatrick he'll will find this much tougher under a penalty. The four-year-old CRACKING MAN impressed all who saw him score on heavy ground at Wetherby on his debut and with similar conditions likely this well-bred gelding can remain unbeaten.
Superior Quality (IRE) 8-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead approaching straight, ridden and kept on final furlong, all out to hold on close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f ldy N H flat gd beating Ironmill Lad (12-0) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
Cosmic Kid (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Mid-div, rdn along from 6out, pu 4out, in a race won by Notnowlove (12-0) at Oldtown 3m ire ptp sft in Mar, 12 ran.
Cracking Man (IRE) 3-1 (10-13) Held up in touch, smooth headway on bit over 4f out, led travelling well 2f out, soon quickened clear, easily, won at Wetherby 2m NH flat (6) hvy beating Taxi Des Obeaux (11-2) by 5l, 8 ran.
Holy Smokes (IRE) 9-2fav (11-11) Waited with, closer in 8th 4f out, 7th approaching 2f out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 4th of 13, 7l behind Rising Euro (11-11) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat gf in May.
Midnight Peach (IRE) Pilsudski mare out of Sweep The Peach.
Noahs Boy (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Mid div, cl up 3out, rdn 2out, wknd to 5th & ref last, in a race won by Briar Hill (11-7) at Necarne 3m ire ptp sft in May, 11 ran.
Pollywollydoodle (IRE) Oscar mare out of Siberiansdaughter.
Wild Friday (IRE) Snurge mare out of Myrtlefield World.
Toye Native (IRE) 25-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, headway into 8th 4f out, ridden in 7th entering straight, no impression and kept on one pace, 6th of 16, 22l behind Elsie (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 1f nhf gd in May.
Mister Nibbles (IRE) Kalanisi gelding out of Miss Best.
Pique Sous (FR) 11-8fav (11-11) Tracked leader in 2nd, 3rd approaching straight, ridden and tried to challenge 1f out, 3rd and no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 8, 2l behind Bouillabaisse (11-1) at Curragh 2m N H flat gs in May.
Drumgooland (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd over 4f out, no extra and kept on same pace from 2f out, 7th of 17, 11l behind Ardboe Abbey (12-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat gd in May.
Glenconkeyne (IRE) Minashki gelding out of Slan Duff.
I Must (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of Jet Lock.
Orraloon 6-1 (11-12) Nt jw; to aft 14, 5th of 12, 38l behind Barachois Silver (11-12) at Hexham Points 3m ptp gf in May '11.
Ebazziyr (IRE) Cape Cross gelding out of Ebadiyla.
Howwoulduno (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Soon led, headed briefly after halfway, led again 5f out until ridden and headed approaching straight, soon no extra, 5th of 12, 16l behind Superior Quality (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f ldy N H flat gd.
Parramatta (IRE) 4-1fav (10-10) Soon chased leaders, closed up from 5f out, led approaching 2f out, ridden clear over 1f out, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 2m mrs N H flat gf in May beating Dani Catalonia (11-9) by 2 3/4l, 16 ran.
Scholars Princess (IRE) King's Theatre mare out of Belle Provence.
Soldiers Song (FR) Konigstiger gelding out of Alte Garde.
Freefairngenuine (IRE) 9-2 (11-1) Keen hold, soon mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from under 3f out, 7th of 16, 9l behind Parramatta (10-10) at Ballinrobe 2m mrs N H flat gf in May.
