settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, last halfway, ridden 4 out, no impression and kept on one pace
made all, pressed from 5 out, ridden and challenged before 2 out, kept on well from before last
chased leader in 2nd, close up 5 out, ridden to challenge before 2 out, no extra after last, kept on same pace
held up in rear, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out
keen hold and chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra before 2 out, kept on one pace
A very strong entry for the money with Terminal and Flycorn both likely to be fancied. The former completed a hat-trick of bumper victories in France and made a winning start over hurdles for Willie Mullins at Navan but he hasn't progressed as expected on his last two starts and the quick ground could be against him. Flycorn has been competing at a very high level since his maiden success and ran very well for a 100/1 chance behind Simonsig at Aintree. Neither the ground nor trip should be a concern and he's a big threat to all but it's RISING TIME who gets the nod. Paul Nolan's mare has raced twice on good ground and remains unbeaten on the surface. She's taking on better company this time but is progressing nicely and looks the one to beat. Leighinmohr is unbeaten in two bumpers and a maiden hurdle but will need to find much more in this company.
Leighinmohr (IRE) 2-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway after 3 out and close 2nd next, ridden to challenge run-in, kept on under pressure to lead final strides, won at Downpatrick 2m 2f 4yo mdn stks in Mar beating Carsonstown Bridge (11-4) by hd, 9 ran.
Sir Walter Raleigh 11-2 (10-12) Held up, headway 2 out, driven to lead close home, won at Perth 2m 4f nov hcp 0-115 (4) gd in Aug beating What A Steel (10-13) by nk, 6 ran.
Terminal (FR) 3-1 (11-12) Settled on inner, 5th halfway, 7th approaching 3 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, kept on one pace under pressure in straight without troubling leaders, 4th of 11, 23l behind Oscara Dara (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nov hdl hvy in Apr.
Beachdale Lad (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, ridden 2 out, led briefly before last, headed last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 13, 2 3/4l behind Loch Ard (11-0) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Schindlers Society (IRE) 9-2fav (11-7) Held up towards rear, reminders after 7th, weakened from 12th, pulled up after 5 out, in a race won by Festival King (11-1) at Ayr 2m 5f hcp chs 0-105 (4) gd in Jan '11, 12 ran.
Rising Time (IRE) 2-1fav (11-2) Tracked leaders, challenged and gained narrow lead from 2 out, held upper hand when left clear last, stayed on well run-in, won at Tramore 2m mares mdn hdl gd in Apr beating Castle Genie (10-13) by 18l, 15 ran.
Dont Back Down (IRE) 11-4 (11-11) Tracked leader, pushed along approaching 3 out, ridden before 2 out, one pace, 5th of 6, 16l behind Sydney Paget (11-11) at Ayr 2m 4f nh nov hdl (4) sft in Feb.
Flycorn (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, headway 8th, ridden and no impression when slightly hampered 3 out, well held 4th when mistake next, 4th of 10, 21l behind Simonsig (11-4) at Aintree 2m 4f nov hdl G2 (1) gd in Apr.
Taraval (IRE) 25-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, 4th before 3 out, no impression and kept on same pace next, 7th of 22, 9l behind Archie Meade (10-11) at Fairyhouse 3m nov hcp hdl gd in Apr.
