led, ridden and headed 2 out, under pressure in 2nd last, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace run-in
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, 2nd before 5 out, ridden to challenge 2 out, under pressure in 4th last, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 5th halfway, progress into 3rd before 3 out, ridden to lead 2 out, kept on well run-in
chased leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 4th, pushed along briefly 6th, slight mistake 5 out and lost place, towards rear and slight mistake 4 out, soon ridden, no extra before 3 out
chased leader, disputed briefly 2nd, slight mistake 4th, ridden in 4th 3 out, no extra before 2 out
held up towards rear, progress and slight mistake 3 out, soon 5th, closer in 4th 2 out, ridden in 3rd before last, stayed on into 2nd run-in, no impression on winner closing stages
held up, 7th halfway, ridden towards rear 3 out, soon no impression
held up towards rear, slight mistake and ridden 3 out, soon no impression and kept on one pace
Lucky Pat found fast conditions and a 7lb rise against him at Down Royal after impressing at Kilbeggan so a bit of ease in the ground would enhance his claims. HELLO SWEETIE came here earlier in the month and gained a comfortable victory over the trip. She's 7lb higher but the booking of Ruby Walsh suggests connections mean business and a follow-up is on the cards. Afatcat, who was around four lengths behind that day, has since run well at Tipperary so the form looks solid. Rocky Court was also an easy winner over the course and distance last time on just his second start for a new yard so he can make a bold bid to defy an 8lb rise. Bashful Beauty has been racing over hurdles but is better over fences though weighted accordingly.
Lucky Pat (IRE) 7-2jfav (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 3rd, not much room briefly between horses after 3 out, still close 3rd at last, no extra and one pace run-in, 6th of 11, 11 1/2l behind Swantykay (10-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gf in May.
Bashful Beauty (IRE) 5-1jfav (10-12) Mid-division, some progress after 3 out, pushed along in 4th approaching straight and no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 8 1/4l behind Mr Picotee (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Usa (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-12) Slowly into stride, mid-division, ridden and some progress under 2f out, 4th 1f out, no impression inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Fastidious (10-0) at Dundalk 7f hcp pol in May.
Hello Sweetie 4-1 (10-13) Settled 5th, 3rd after 2nd, progress to 2nd after 4 out, led after 3 out, asserted before last, kept on well, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in May beating Eight Till Late (10-13) by 4l, 9 ran.
Killer Crow (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Raced 3rd, 4th after 2nd, dropped to 6th 3 out, 7th 2 out, no extra, 6th of 9, 23 1/2l behind Hello Sweetie (10-13) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Rocky Court (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Raced 3rd, 2nd after 1st, led narrowly at 4th, almost joined after 3 out, asserted after 2 out, kept on well, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May beating Black Warrior (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Bendanella (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, mistake 2nd, 9th at 3rd, no impression after 3 out, soon no extra, 8th of 11, 36 1/2l behind Effernock Lad (11-1) at Navan 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Dec.
Afatcat 4-1fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th after 3 out, 4th 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, kept on without reaching winner, 2nd of 12, 3 3/4l behind Cahirconree (11-9) at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Cillian's Return (IRE) 3-1 (11-3) Held up in 6th, closer in 5th 5 out, moderate 4th and niggled along 3 out, hands and heels thereafter, never a factor, 4th of 8, 28l behind Holeinthewall Bar (11-8) at Down Royal 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Pumbaa (IRE) 33-1 (12-2) Led, headed 9th, soon weakened, pulled up before 12th, at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
