rear of mid-division, dropped to 12th after 7th, effort after 9th, dropped to rear and slightly hampered after 3 out, weakened and pulled up before 2 out
in rear, under pressure in 13th and reminder after 7th, some progress before 2 out, no extra after 2 out
in touch, not fluent at 5th, 6th after 7th, 5th after 10th, headway in 3rd after 3 out, 2nd after 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in, dropped to 3rd close home
rear, 14th after 7th, detached and ridden after 4 out, weakened 3 out, completely tailed off
in touch, mistake at 6th, dropped to 11th after 7th, in rear before 10th, reminders after 10th, detached before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
rear of mid-division, 7th after 7th, progress after 3 out, improved to 4th before 2 out, 3rd last, ridden and kept on to 2nd close home, not trouble winner
tracked leader, closed at 3rd, a little keen, 3rd before 4th, 5th after 7th, 6th after 10th, slow jump at 11th and lost place, slightly hampered in rear after 3 out, weakened
towards rear, 10th after 7th, progress before 9th, mistake and fell 3 out
tracked leader, led before 4th, disputed at 6th, led before 7th, headed after 7th, closed 3 out, dropped to 3rd after 2 out, no extra before last, weakened closing stages
mid-division, 8th after 7th, weakened quickly after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out
in touch, headway to close in 2nd before 7th, led after 7th, headed 3 out, lost place and under pressure after 3 out, weakened 2 out
mid-division, dropped to rear after 7th, headway before 3 out, 6th after 3 out, stayed on in 5th after 2 out, kept on in 4th closing stages, never nearer
towards rear, 9th after 7th, progress at 11th, weakened before 2 out
close up, 4th after 7th, took closer order after 10th, 3rd at 11th, lost place before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
led, pressed at 3rd, headed before 4th, disputed at 6th, headed and raced 3rd before 7th, led narrowly 3 out, asserted before last, driven out, comfortably
A competitive regional National, with this Mayo version attracting a good turnout. Ilikedwayurthinkin reverts to fences after posting an excellent runner-up effort in a hot Aintree handicap hurdle at the Grand National meeting and demands a place on any shortlist. His yard has been unusually quiet of late but he still makes appeal. Max Flamingo concedes weight all round but his class should see him competitive over a trip that looks ideal. He is tempting but the feeling persists that one day CHAMPAGNE PLATINUM could well land a major pot such as this and he gets the nod. He was going nicely when falling four out at Punchestown latest and the drop back in trip is not an issue. Rock Road is out of the weights but is a fascinating Willie Mullins contender and Fully Charged is another to take the eye.
Max Flamingo (IRE) Evensfav (11-10) Tracked leader in 2nd, led narrowly at 10th, disputed 4 out, led 3 out, asserted before last, kept on well, easily, won at Killarney 2m 7f gd in May beating Baptism Of Fire (11-10) by 4l, 5 ran.
Champagne Platinum (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Mid-division, 8th halfway, tracked leaders in 6th when fell 4 out, at Punchestown 3m 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Peregrine Run (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Held up in rear, pushed along and no impression 3 out, no threat from next, last of 5, 16 1/2l behind Shewearsitwell (10-7) at Killarney 2m 4f gd in May.
Mitchouka (FR) 16-1 (12-3) Tracked leaders, led or disputed lead from 7th, headed 6 out (rubys double), 4th 4 out, pushed along and no impression after next, no extra from 2 out, 10th of 17, 28l behind Hurricane Darwin (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f gd in Apr.
Fully Charged 16-1 (11-2) Soon led, clear from 4th, 6 lengths lead halfway, pecked 6 out, reduced advantage 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, 3rd before last, no impression run-in, 3rd of 14, 5 1/2l behind Donkey Years (10-10) at Punchestown 3m hcp Yielding in Apr.
Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Held up in mid-division, headway after 4 out, went 2nd 2 out, every chance last, stayed on, held towards finish, 2nd of 21, 3/4l behind Party Business (10-10) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Shady Operator (IRE) 4-1jfav (11-6) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 3 out, ridden after 2 out and went 3rd at last, kept on run-in, 3rd of 10, 3l behind Recite A Prayer (11-6) at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May.
The Dabbler (IRE) 16-1 (10-9) Mid-division, 7th on inner halfway, closer 4 out and 5th after next, ridden in straight and went 2nd approaching last, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 15, 11l behind Peaches And Cream (10-8) at Punchestown 3m 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Jacksons Gold (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Chased leader, moderate 2nd halfway, closer 3 out, pushed along next, ridden and no impression on winner run-in, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 1 3/4l behind L'impertinent (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Optical Confusion (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Towards rear, some headway when slight mistake 5 out, pushed along and no impression in 6th after 3 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 20 1/4l behind Defan (11-1) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Charlie Stout (IRE) 13-2 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 5th and ridden after 3 out, no impression approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 11, 13 1/2l behind Defan (11-1) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 18-1 (10-11) Towards rear, closer at 4th, in rear 6 out, 6th and slight mistake 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 5th after next, no extra, 5th of 10, 19 1/2l behind Recite A Prayer (11-6) at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May.
The Dara Man (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden and no impression in 4th after 2 out, no extra run-in, 5th of 11, 16 1/2l behind Defan (11-1) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Bold Emperor (IRE) 50-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3 out, no extra before 2 out, 6th of 15, 23 1/2l behind El Barra (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Rock Road (IRE) 16-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 10th 2 out, progress entering straight, ridden in 3rd at last, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on close home, 2nd of 24, 1 3/4l behind Life In The Park (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Snugsborough Benny (IRE) 15-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along after 4 out, no threat from 2 out, moderate 3rd approaching last, no extra, 3rd of 8, 32l behind Stand Up And Fight (11-11) at Killarney 2m 7f gd in May.
