slowly into stride and always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden and improved to lead entering straight, stayed on well final furlong, reduced advantage close home
always behind, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
mid-division and too keen hold, checked 6f out, ridden in 8th entering straight, went 5th 1f out, kept on final furlong
mid-division, ridden and short room briefly entering straight, 8th 1f out, kept on without threatening
mid-division, ridden in 7th entering straight, soon no impression
mid-division, closer in 5th and ridden entering straight, soon no impression
chased leaders, ridden on outer 3f out, weakened
rear of mid-division, effort when short of room on inner 2 1/2f out, ridden in 10th entering straight, went 6th 1f out, kept on well final furlong, never nearer
chased leaders, ridden in 4th entering straight, no impression
always behind, ridden 3f out, no impression, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd 1f out, kept on final furlong
led, ridden and headed entering straight, 4th 1f out, weakened
mid-division, ridden entering straight, soon no impression
prominent, ridden 3f out, soon weakened
slowly into stride and in rear, no impression from 3f out, kept on one paced, never a factor
mid-division on outer, ridden in 9th entering straight, weakened
Dermot Weld won this four years in succession until Tony Martin halted the sequence last year. The latter is represented by Cassells Rock but his only victory in 20 starts came at Deauville last August. Takeyourcapoff completed a double over timber before a decent run over a slightly shorter trip at Bellewstown and should get into the mix while the progressive Alileo looks the best of Willie Mullins' pair despite never having won a race. Ri An Domhnaigh looks just the type Jim Bolger could pop in from what could prove a realistic mark but the vote goes to HIDDEN UNIVERSE to get Dermot Weld back on the winning trail despite the fact he's never fulfilled the promise shown when landing the Grade 1 Champion Bumper at Punchestown in 2010. Papa's Way steps up to this trip for the first time but is lightly-raced and progressive so should make his presence felt.
All The Aces (IRE) 33-1 (9-6) Mid-division, reminders after 3f, ridden into 6th 4f out, no extra 3f out, weakened and eased under 2f out, 13th of 14, 35l behind Lindenhurst (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
Papa's Way (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, under pressure in 5th over 1f out, kept on inside final furlong to go 3rd close home, 3rd of 11, 1 1/2l behind Strandfield Lady (9-3) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp gf.
Hidden Universe (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Prominent early, moderate 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon weakened, 5th of 6, 5l behind Primogeniture (8-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf.
Takeyourcapoff (IRE) 6-1 (9-0) Towards rear, ridden 3f, progress 2f out, 8th 1 1/2f out, stayed on in 5th 1f out, kept on well in 3rd inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 4l behind Lindenhurst (9-5) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 60-90 gd.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 7-1 (9-12) Held up in rear, progress into 5th 2f out and went moderate 3rd over 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 4l behind Strandfield Lady (9-8) at Navan 1m 5f hcap gf.
Wood Breizh (FR) (8-11) 5th of 10, 6l behind La Grande Duchesse (8-8) at Salon-de-provence(FR) 1m 1f 3yo stk gd in Jun '13.
Alileo (GER) 9-2fav (10-1) Mid-division, progress on outer early straight, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on without reaching winner to go 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 18, 1l behind Massini's Trap (9-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd.
Lonan (IRE) 16-1 (9-13) Dwelt, towards rear, never a factor, kept on same pace straight, 8th of 13, 11l behind Irish Reel (8-7) at Roscommon 1m 2f hcp 50-75 in Jun.
Ri An Domhnaigh (IRE) 9-1 (9-0) Raced in 3rd early before soon dropping to 4th, ridden from over 3f out, no impression from 1f out and kept on same pace closing stages, 5th of 10, 8l behind Bayan (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp sft.
Benkei (IRE) 4-1 (8-5) Raced mainly in 2nd, ridden from over 3f out, no impression and weakened from 1f out, 6th of 10, 8l behind Bayan (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m 6f hcp sft.
Coolfighter (GER) Black Sam Bellamy gelding out of Cool Storm.
Everything Zain (IRE) 9-2 (9-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th 4f out, no impression 3f out, 5th 2f out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 4 1/2l behind Ariahey (8-5) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp 47-65 gd.
Foot Soldier (IRE) 16-1 (8-1) Chased clear leader, closer in 4th 6f out, ridden early straight and 3rd 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 3rd of 9, 3l behind Money Spider (8-10) at Limerick 2m hcp 60-90 gf in Jun.
The Lady Granuaile (USA) 16-1 (10-6) Waited with, moderate 9th 5f out, no impression and kept on same pace from under 3f out, 7th of 13, 16l behind Mireya (10-2) at Galway 1m 6f am stks (4yo+) hvy in Oct.
Zemario (IRE) 16-1 (9-4) Mid-division, ridden entering straight, 7th 2f out, 5th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 5th of 18, 2 1/2l behind Massini's Trap (9-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd.
Whodoyouthink (IRE) 66-1 (10-2) Soon mid-division, 11th before halfway, no extra approaching straight, soon eased, 12th of 16, 44l behind Dalasiri (9-12) at Curragh 1m 4f mdn stks in Jun.
Atan (IRE) 16-1 (9-5) Dwelt, soon chased leaders, pushed along 5f out, moderate 5th approaching straight, soon no impression, 6th of 10, 29l behind Granddukeoftuscany (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f mdn stks in Jun.
Alafzara (IRE) 4-1 (9-8) Chased leaders, ridden in 3rd 3f out, weakened from 2f out, 5th of 7, 9l behind Panama Hat (10-0) at Roscommon 1m 4f 3yo hcp 47-75 gf.
Whatuthink (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Soon towards rear and pushed along early, under pressure from halfway, soon no danger, eased straight, last of 15, 39l behind Blue Ridge Lane (9-8) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp 47-65 gf in Jun.
