chased leaders, 6th from 6th, soon closer order, on terms 3 out, soon gained narrow lead, headed approaching 2 out, no extra and one pace after
held up, 11th from 6th, progress 8th, prominent on outer approaching straight, led approaching 2 out, soon joined, headed and kept on without matching winner run-in
chased leaders, 5th from 6th, pushed along and no impression before straight, no extra from before 2 out where slight mistake
tracked leaders, 3rd from 6th, slightly slow 7th, squeezed for room briefly approaching 3 out, no impression next, kept on same pace
prominent, slight mistake 7th, on terms approaching straight, headed 3 out, no extra from before 2 out
held up, 12th from 6th, soon closer order, closed up further 2 out, soon challenged and on terms, led and stayed on best run-in
slightly slow in jumping early, soon chased leaders, 4th from 6th, on terms approaching straight, narrowly headed after 3 out, slightly impeded approaching 2 out, no extra after, one pace
led, headed approaching straight, weakened from before 2 out
soon towards rear, pushed along after 4 out, no impression approaching straight, soon eased, completely tailed off
mid-division, 8th from 6th, soon closer order, no impression before 2 out, kept on same pace
towards rear, mistake 7th and pushed along briefly, pushed along again 4 out, no impression approaching straight, soon no extra
held up, 9th from 6th, soon closer order, pushed along 4 out, soon dropped behind, pulled up before 2 out
mid-division, 7th from 6th, soon closer order, challenged 3 out where slight mistake, soon no impression, kept on same pace
Smokey Joe Joe won over hurdles here way back in 2011 and has been chasing. He reverts to hurdles on a 19lb lower mark so is one to note in the market. Coolmill is the other course and distance winner in the line-up and is also on a decent mark if returning to form. Ballyegan Hero was having only his fifth start over timber when landing a Tramore maiden and though carrying a big weight his young rider's claim is a bonus. ADMIRAL BRIAN doesn't win often but his turn looked imminent when he came with a strong late run over three miles here last time. He's only 1lb higher so this looks his chance. Petuna had some decent form on the Flat and over hurdles last summer though hasn't run since September so a bigger threat may emerge in the shape of the four-year-old Prince Charmin', who makes his handicap debut after beating a strong field at Limerick in March.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 11-4fav (11-12) Raced 4th, 6th at 3rd, 5th at 8th, headway to 3rd before 2 out, led after 2 out, soon ridden and asserted, kept on well, won at Tramore 2m 5f mdn Yielding in Apr beating Torrent Des Mottes (11-4) by 2 1/4l, 12 ran.
Admiral Brian (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Set off a little behind, towards rear, 16th from 9th, ridden to close and chase leaders before last, no impression but kept on run-in, 3rd of 20, 2 1/2l behind Boru Boy (11-5) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Apr.
Courtncatcher (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, 9th 4 out, ridden and no impression from 2 out, 9th of 25, 11 1/2l behind Magic Of Light (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Petuna (IRE) 14-1 (10-0) Led, headed after 2f, 3rd halfway, pushed along and slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, ridden to go 2nd 150 yards out, no impression on winner and eased close home, 3rd of 11, 2 3/4l behind Gusty Rocky (9-12) at Down Royal 2m 2f hcp Yielding - Soft in Sep.
A Decent Excuse (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Raced in 9th from early, pushed along straight, no impression and one pace approaching last, 8th of 20, 16 1/4l behind Boru Boy (11-5) at Cork 3m hcp gd in Apr.
Prince Charmin' (IRE) 11-10fav (11-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, progress approaching straight, challenged travelling well when mistake 2 out, led before last where not fluent, headed run-in, ridden to regain lead and kept on well, won at Limerick 2m sft in Mar beating Bracklin Princess (10-7) by 3l, 5 ran.
Smokey Joe Joe (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Held up, 12th from 5th, bad mistake 10th, no extra and pulled up before 4 out, at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Apr.
Coolmill (IRE) 25-1 (9-10) Led, joined approaching 4 out, headed approaching straight, weakened from 3 out, 16th of 19, dist behind Conduct Yourself (10-5) at Cork 2m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
Pursecco (IRE) 10-1 (11-11) Soon chased leaders, 8th approaching 4th, no impression from 2 out, 10th of 20, 20 1/4l behind Copy Print (11-3) at Gowran Park 2m hcp gd in Oct.
Rosie Alice (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, weakened before 3 out, 13th of 19, 25 1/4l behind Just Call Me (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in Apr.
William B (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th after 3 out, no extra 2 out, 10th of 19, 17 1/2l behind Just Call Me (11-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in Apr.
Rue Hill (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Held up towards rear, progress entering straight, 2nd 3 out, ridden before next where 3rd, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 14 3/4l behind Westerner Point (10-3) at Cork 3m hcp hvy in Mar.
Platinum Empress (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Towards rear for most, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 11th of 16, 21 1/4l behind Close Shave (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
