waited with towards rear, closer in 4th 5f out, no extra and kept on same pace approaching straight
chased leaders, closer in 2nd approaching 6f out, on terms approaching straight, soon led, joined approaching final furlong, soon headed and no chance with easy winner
led, clear early, joined approaching straight, soon headed and no impression in 3rd, kept on same pace
prominent, lost place 5f out, soon no extra, tailed off
waited with, closed to chase leaders in 3rd from 5f out, improved into 2nd travelling well straight, on terms going best approaching final furlong, soon led and stayed on well to go clear closing stages, easily
waited with towards rear, closer in 5th 5f out, no extra and kept on same pace approaching straight
chased leaders, lost place 5f out, soon no extra, tailed off
Willie Mullins wins these events with monotonous regularity so the chance of newcomer Mr Groocock is greatly respected despite his pedigree being all about staying jumpers. He's likely to start at short odds but CROCUS BAY has done nothing wrong and gets the vote. Caught in the last stride by Inish Island here in December, he didn't reappear until last month when a very good second to Line View at Tramore and can finally lose his maiden tag. Andreas Pride hasn't been beaten far in any of her four starts and though not seen since November it will be a surprise if she isn't there at the business end. Admiral Hawke showed a little promise on his debut in December but ran poorly a couple of weeks alter and can do better than that.
Ballyfinboy (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) Mid div, 7th halfway, 3rd 3out, 2nd gng to last, better jump,ko to ld close home, won at Templemore 3m ire ptp gf in Apr beating Oscar Leney (11-4) by nk, 13 ran.
Crocus Bay (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Waited with towards rear, closer in 6th travelling well 3f out, ridden to challenge and every chance final furlong, no extra and kept on same pace near finish, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Line View (11-7) at Tramore 2m N H flat gd in Apr.
Fast Eddie (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Soon led, joined 5f out but clear of remainder, reduced lead 4f out, 2nd into straight, soon no extra, 8th of 16, 16l behind Piper Hill (10-11) at Thurles 2m NH flat gf in Apr.
Max The Millar (IRE) Basanta gelding out of House Of Gayle's.
Mr Groocock Dolpour gelding out of Steel Typhoon.
Bella Lawena (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Never a factor, 18th of 23, 44l behind Glens Melody (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 1f mares n h flat hvy in Apr.
Kerso (IRE) 10-1 (10-13) Mid div, up up bef 1/2 way, wknd 6out, sn rr, pu 2out, in a race won by Soitoldyou (12-0) at Lingstown 3m ire ptp gs in Dec, 16 ran.
Admiral Hawke (IRE) 6-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden approaching straight and soon no impression on easy winner, moderate 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 10, 33l behind The Westener Boy (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat sft in Jan.
Harpor (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace from 5f out, 12th of 19, well behind Kilbarry Beauty (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Apr.
Andreas Pride (IRE) 3-1fav (11-1) Chased leaders, closer in 4th 3f out, chased winner and no impression from over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 17, 5l behind Hats And Heels (11-4) at Cork 2m mares n h flat 4yo sft in Nov.
