MR GOOD GUY (NAP) started last season on a mark of 87 and is now down to 66 despite winning a very strong claimer last time from Six of Hearts. There is no reason for a form reversal and Eddie Lynam's charge can go in again. Kodiac's Back loves fast ground and came good in those conditions at Limerick so a 7lb rise shouldn't prevent another big effort. Oor Jock is running consistently well and it will be a surprise if he's not competitive again after two narrow defeats at Tipperary while Split The Atom was only just denied by the in-form Ishebayorgrey over a furlong shorter at Fairyhouse. Plough Boy is up 8lb for winning at Tipperary but has won from a higher mark on the all-weather.
Mezogiorno (IRE) 6-1 (9-6) Towards rear, ridden and no impression under 2f out, under pressure and kept on one pace inside final furlong, 7th of 9, 2 3/4l behind Ruler Of France (9-11) at Leopardstown 1m hcp 50-80 gf.
So Sensible (IRE) 3-1fav (9-10) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 2f out, 4th 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 4th of 10, 2l behind The Dancing Lord (9-5) at Dundalk 1m stks (0-75) pol in Dec.
Split The Atom (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Chased leader, ridden in 5th over 2f out, headway to 4th 1f out, kept on well final furlong to 2nd on line, 2nd of 16, nk behind Ishebayorgrey (9-5) at Fairyhouse 6f 3yo hcp gf in Jun.
Korbous (IRE) 7-1 (10-0) Edged slightly left leaving stalls, mid-division, pushed along approaching straight, no impression in 7th 1f out, one pace, 7th of 9, 9l behind Almadaa (9-8) at Gowran Park 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Six of Hearts 8-1 (9-10) Mid-division, headway 3f out, ridden in 2nd 2f out, led 1 1/2f out, joined 1f out, headed and no extra close home, 3rd of 11, 1l behind Versilia Gal (9-3) at Roscommon 7f app hcp 47-70 gd.
Oor Jock (IRE) 4-1 (9-12) Dwelt, towards rear, stumbled slightly on bend early, soon raced in 7th, headway on outer from before straight, ridden 2f out, 4th 1f out, 3rd inside final furlong, kept on without getting to winner, 2nd near line,, 2nd of 8, 1/2l behind Northern Surprise (9-4) at Tipperary 7f hcp gd.
Tom Dooley (IRE) 7-2fav (9-0) Chased leaders, ridden over 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 9, 3 1/2l behind Chillie Billie (9-0) at Naas 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Volt (IRE) 20-1 (8-10) Soon raced in 6th, under pressure before straight, challenged from 2f out, soon no impression and no extra from over 1f out, 4th of 9, 11l behind Baby Dinnis (9-2) at Leopardstown 1m app hcp 47-75 gf in Jun.
Too Many Diamonds (IRE) 12-1 (8-11) Soon led, headed 4f out, weakened over 1f out, 12th of 13, 22l behind Neuf Des Coeurs (9-5) at Hamilton 1m 1f hcp 0-60 (6) gd in May.
Kodiac's Back (IRE) 3-1fav (8-13) Held up, chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress in 2nd over 1f out, ridden to lead 150 yards, kept on well to assert close home, won at Limerick 7f hcp 50-80 gf in Jun beating Tom Dooley (9-4) by 1 1/2l, 8 ran.
Mr Good Guy (IRE) 7-1 (9-5) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead and ridden 2f out, soon clear, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Fairyhouse 7f clm stks gf beating Six of Hearts (9-12) by 2 1/2l, 8 ran.
Plough Boy (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Rear of mid-division, progress straight, edged left and not clear run over 1f out, switched right 150 yards out, kept on well to lead closing stages, won at Tipperary 7f hcp 47-65 gf beating Art Scene (9-9) by 1l, 12 ran.
