tracked leaders, joined leader 4th, led 9th, headed 5 out, soon weakened and pulled up before next
tracked leader, mistake 4th, soon lost place, rallied 11th, ridden in 2nd after 5 out, no extra from 2 out
led until 9th, led again 5 out, drew clear after 3 out, easily
Ballyvodock has won two of 16 starts between the flags but has yet to contest a race under Rules and is best watched. Emperor Renard hasn't been seen under Rules since featuring in a bumper here in 2016, since when he's landed two wins from just five starts in the pointing arena. He finished 15l behind IN ARREARS (NAP) when the pair clashed in a point-to-point in March and there's no obvious reason for him to turn the tables now. Since then, the selection has scored a decisive victory over this course and distance before finishing third behind the useful Virak at Ascot. She looks hard to beat.
Ballyvodock (IRE) 3-1 (12-0) 3rd of 4, 23l behind Kapricorne (12-0) at Trebudannon 3m 4f gf in Apr.
Emperor Renard (IRE) 6-4fav (12-0) Eff 12; no hdwy 15, 6th of 11, 14 1/2l behind In Arrears (11-7) at Bishops Court 3m in Mar.
In Arrears (IRE) 11-4 (11-7) Keen, prominent, led approaching 5th, headed 6 out, weakened 3 out, blundered next, modest 3rd, 3rd of 5, 24 1/4l behind Virak (12-6) at Ascot 3m (5) gd in Mar.
