mid-division, ridden and no impression 3 out, soon no extra
settled mid-division, progress into 4th after 4 out, challenged 3 out, led before 2 out where slight mistake, pushed out to assert before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, eased close home
prominent and disputed early, chased leader from 3rd, 4th halfway, disputed again 5 out, ridden in 2nd before 2 out, slight mistake last, kept on run-in without reaching winner
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no impression 3 out, moderate 5th and hampered last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress into 6th after 4 out, improved to dispute 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd and slight mistake last, kept on one pace
prominent and disputed early, chased leaders from 3rd, disputed again from 5th, ridden and headed after 3 out, no extra next
prominent and disputed early, chased leaders from 3rd, 5th halfway, improved to be close up and slight mistake 5 out, ridden in 7th after 4 out, no extra and weakened before next, pulled up before 2 out
chased leaders, improved to dispute 3rd, soon led, joined and disputed 5th, weakened 4 out, pulled up before next
prominent and disputed early, chased leaders from 3rd, 6th halfway, slight mistake 5 out and soon lost place, ridden towards rear after 4 out, no extra 3 out
led and disputed, slight mistake 2nd, ridden and headed after 3 out, under pressure in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, fell 4th
held up towards rear, progress into 6th 3 out, ridden into 3rd next, under pressure in 4th when fell last
ROOSTER BYRON has found his form in no uncertain terms following a victory over fences at Clonmel with a 14l success over timber at Limerick. The latter race was over 3m but he was travelling best throughout and even a 12lb rise may not be enough to prevent a hat-trick. The veteran Seskinane always looked like winning at Ballinrobe last month and quickly put the race to bed after the last while Chateauneuf Du Pap arrives in winning form having battled to a narrow victory at Limerick. The latter has plenty of scope and looks a big threat while the four-year-old Lady In Lavender is progressing nicely and can get into contention from the bottom of the handicap.
Deor (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders on inner, ridden after 3 out, weakened, 15th of 25, 25l behind Park Paddocks (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Rooster Byron (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, led before 2 out, ridden clear before last, slight mistake last, kept on strongly run-in, won at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Apr beating Spancil Hill (11-8) by 14l, 13 ran.
Ask Susan (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Close up on inner, 2nd at 5th, 3rd at 7th, dropped to 5th 4 out, weakened 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Limerick 2m 4f hvy in Dec.
Jack The Wire (IRE) 25-1 (9-7) Slowly into stride and in rear, pushed along in moderate 10th 3f out, ridden 2f out, went moderate 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 11 1/4l behind Constancio (9-7) at Navan 1m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Seskinane (IRE) 10-1 (10-12) Held up towards rear, headway on outer after 2 out, travelled well to challenge before last, led run-in and kept on well, won at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr beating Toushan (10-11) by 2 3/4l, 14 ran.
Chateauneuf Du Pap 7-4fav (11-2) Mid-division, closer approaching straight and headway to lead before 2 out, soon strongly pressed, ridden and kept on well run-in, won at Limerick 2m 3f hvy in Mar beating Hows Patsy (11-0) by 1/2l, 7 ran.
Inch Rise (IRE) 4-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, left 2nd at 6th, ridden and dropped to 3rd 3 out, no extra in 4th before 2 out where slight mistake, 5th of 7, 24 1/4l behind Spare Brakes (11-0) at Clonmel 2m 2f hcp hvy in Feb.
Nikodam (FR) (9-10) at Auteuil 2m 3f hcp lst gd in Nov.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 10-1 (10-10) Tracked leader, 2nd after 5th, 3rd behind clear leader at 8th, dropped to 6th 2 out where badly hampered and brought down, at Limerick 2m 6f hcp sft in Oct.
Goaheadmakemyday (IRE) 3-1fav (11-6) Soon disputed lead, mistake 2nd and headed, soon on terms again, jumped right 3rd and bumped rival, headed next, dropped to 4th and reminders 5th, under pressure after, no impression from before 9th, jumped right 3 out and no extra, tailed off, last of 8, dist behind Victoria Bay (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp sft in Apr.
Global Fert (IRE) 20-1 (10-1) Soon chased leaders, 3rd at 3rd, closer order from 6th, led before 2 out, soon attempted to assert, headed and kept on without matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 13, 1 1/2l behind Nobody Home (10-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Lady In Lavender (IRE) 4-1 (10-10) Raced in 4th early, progress to challenge and get on terms at last, quickly headed, kept on same pace and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Wings Like Arion (11-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp hvy in Jan.
