ran freely and disputed, led before 2nd, ridden and headed before 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, improved to challenge 3 out, soon disputed travelling well, ridden after 2 out, headed run-in, kept on same pace
settled behind leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 6th before 3 out where hampered, no impression in 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace
disputed early, tracked leader before 2nd, led and disputed before 4 out, ridden and headed before straight, soon no extra and weakened
held up, ridden into 12th before straight, no impression 3 out, kept on one pace
slight mistake 1st, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to dispute before 4 out, ridden after 2 out, headed last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace
mid-division, progress and jumped right 3 out, ridden in 4th before 2 out, 3rd 2 out, stayed on to dispute last, led run-in, kept on strongly
settled behind leaders, mistake 1st and slight mistake 2nd, 6th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and bumped 3 out, soon no extra
mid-division, progress into 4th and jumped left 3 out, soon ridden and no impression before next
held up, ridden in 10th before 3 out, kept on one pace from 2 out
always rear, weakened before 4 out, tailed off
mid-division, ridden and no impression before 3 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, ridden and weakened after 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
soon rear of mid-division, ridden and no impression 4 out
towards rear, mistake 3rd and slight mistake next, progress into 4th before straight, slight mistake and ridden 3 out, soon under pressure in 7th, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress into 3rd before straight, close up after 3 out, ridden in 3rd before 2 out, under pressure in 4th before last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, weakened
The top four are penalised for bumper victories and True Destiny for scoring on the Flat. Devil's Cut was beaten a distance on his hurdling bow at Naas but Imperial Ruler was impressive at Tipperary, overcoming trouble in-running to win comfortably. Perceval Legallois looked as though he needed further at Naas though conditions will be in his favour while The Banger Doyle could also find this on the short side. Arlo only faded on the run-in at Naas last month, his second start after almost a year off, but Fiston De Becon's recent good run was in a bumper. WRECKING BALL PAUL made a very encouraging debut behind the odds-on Global Export at Navan and in receipt of the age allowance looks the one to beat.
Devil's Cut (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, raced keenly, mistake 4th, 4th halfway, lost place before 3 out, soon weakened, tailed off, 15th of 17, dist behind Highland Charge (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn sft in Feb.
Imperial Ruler (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Waited with, 10th approaching halfway, closed up to chase leaders from 4f out, travelling smoothly and slightly bumped early straight, led 1 1/2f out, ridden to assert from over 1f out, stayed on well, won at Tipperary 2m sft in May beating Kottayam (12-4) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
Perceval Legallois (FR) 10-1 (11-12) Held up in mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 6th entering straight, ridden and no impression in 5th before last, kept on one pace, 3rd of 17, 11 1/2l behind Highland Charge (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn sft in Feb.
The Banger Doyle (IRE) 9-4 (12-0) Led, slight mistake 4 out, headed 2 out, soon ridden and lost place, left moderate 4th after last, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 37 1/2l behind Serenity Grove (11-6) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Yielding in Sep.
True Destiny 33-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, never a factor, 9th of 13, 34 1/2l behind Brooklynn Glory (11-5) at Leopardstown 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Arlo (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, mistake 4th, pushed along in 3rd and no impression approaching 2 out, ridden before last, no extra run-in, kept on one pace, 4th of 17, 12l behind Highland Charge (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn sft in Feb.
Billable Grant (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Held up towards rear, mistake 1st, 9th entering straight, ridden 3 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 25l behind O'Toole (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 1f mdn sft in Dec.
Cross Court (IRE) 80-1 (11-13) Tracked leader on inner, ran freely, 4th halfway, pushed along and lost place 5f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off, 8th of 13, dist behind Dixie Flyer (11-13) at Down Royal 2m 1f sft in Dec.
Fiston De Becon (FR) 14-1 (12-2) In rear, headway into 8th 3f out, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden in close 2nd 1f out, 3rd and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 3l behind Joyeux Machin (12-2) at Navan 2m Yielding in Jan.
Musta Lovea Lovea (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 9th of 17, 30 1/4l behind Highland Charge (11-12) at Naas 1m 7f mdn sft in Feb.
Our Ted (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Mid-division, ridden in 5th 3 out, no impression on leaders in 5th next, no extra, 4th of 9, 15 1/4l behind Lady Rita (11-5) at Navan 2m 6f mdn Yielding in Mar.
Sixhandsinmypocket 150-1 (11-12) Mid-division, pushed along entering straight, 9th and staying on when mistake and unseated rider 2 out, at Naas 1m 7f mdn sft in Feb.
Wild River Dragon (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always behind, trailing 4 out, never a factor, last of 15, dist behind Dartington (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Keep Er Country (IRE) Kalanisi M out of Leish Oscar.
Watermelon Girl (IRE) Stowaway M out of Andreas Benefit.
Breagagh (IRE) 250-1 (11-7) In rear, no impression from 3 out, some late headway, 7th of 18, 28l behind Global Export (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
The King Of Prs (IRE) Dansant gelding out of Sweet Youghal Bay.
Wrecking Ball Paul (IRE) 17-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, took keen hold, improved to lead when jumped badly left and mistake 4 out, ridden and joined 2 out, headed approaching last, 3rd and no impression on leaders run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 18, 8 1/2l behind Global Export (11-7) at Navan 2m mdn Yielding in Mar.
Closest To Heaven (IRE) Leading Light filly out of Ellie.
Vintage Writer (IRE) 18-1 (12-2) Mid-division and 6th from halfway, took closer order from 3f out, ridden in 3rd over 1f out, no impression and dropped to 5th inside final furlong, 5th of 8, 12 3/4l behind Flemencello (11-9) at Kilbeggan 2m Yielding in Aug.