tracked leaders, not fluent 4 out and again 3 out, soon ridden, weakened from 2 out
tracked leaders, 7th halfway, progress 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no impression in 4th run-in
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders on inner, close 3rd 2 out, improved to lead approaching last, ridden run-in, kept on well under pressure close home
always behind, trailing when pulled up before 3 out
tracked leader in 2nd, ridden to lead 2 out, soon strongly pressed, headed approaching last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in
tracked leaders, close 3rd 3 out, soon pushed along, no impression from 2 out
mid-division, 7th and pushed along after 3 out, no impression
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
led, ridden entering straight, headed 2 out, soon 3rd, not fluent at last, no extra run-in
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
mid-division, some progress 3 out, ridden in 7th when fell 2 out
mid-division, weakened from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, closer in 5th halfway, ridden in 5th when not fluent 2 out, no impression
towards rear, no impression from 4 out, kept on one paced, never a factor
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
Willie Mullins has won this twice in recent years and OPEN EAGLE can continue the trend. The winner of three of his last four on the Flat for David O'Meara, including on heavy ground, he started odds on for his hurdling debut in February but a mistake at the last put paid to his chances. Investmentsuccess beat the useful Draco in a bumper here and gradually improved in his three starts over hurdles and with further progress likely he can provide a threat. Joshua Lane, a close third in last year's Champion Bumper at Cheltenham, reappeared with an encouraging run over timber at Punchestown and fitness could play a big part on this testing ground. Rebel Turn showed potential earlier this year and should be winning soon but winning point to pointer State Of Origin may need further. Goulane Davina also scored between the flags and she has produced two decent efforts over timber so her allowance can see her in the firing line. Double Island and First Post are others to consider in an interesting opener.
First Post (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden before straight, no impression in 4th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 9, 24l behind Show Court (11-12) at Limerick 2m mdn sft in Nov.
Investmentsuccess (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, 5th early, on terms 2 out, led straight, pressed and still just in front at last, headed and kept on same pace run-in,, 2nd of 22, 1 3/4l behind Some Article (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn Yielding in Feb.
Knightsone (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, moderate 9th approaching straight, soon weakened, 13th of 15, dist behind Falcon Crest (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Open Eagle (IRE) 8-13fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along to go 3rd entering straight, not fluent last, no extra run-in, 3rd of 12, 7l behind Total Recall (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn sft in Feb.
Pierre D'or (IRE) 25-1 (9-0) Dwelt, always towards rear, no impression from 3f out, never a factor, 13th of 14, 20 1/4l behind Hatton Cross (10-0) at Dundalk 6f hcp pol in Oct.
Double Island (IRE) 5-2 (11-11) Pr early, ld bef 3out, made all til chall last but ko best, won at Ballingarry 3m mdn gd in Jun beating So Influential (12-2) by 3l, 16 ran.
Joshua Lane (IRE) 5-1fav (11-12) Chased leaders, closer order 6th, 3rd before straight, soon pushed along and no impression, kept on same pace, 3rd of 10, 8 3/4l behind Tycoon Prince (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Lord De Beaufai (FR) 4-1fav (11-12) In rear early, progress into mid-division at 4th, went 3rd 4 out, pushed along in moderate 3rd after next, no impression under hands and heels from 2 out, 4th of 10, 35 1/2l behind Cogryhill (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 6f mdn Yielding in Oct.
No Concert (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always behind, no impression from 3 out, mistake next, never a factor, 12th of 13, 23 3/4l behind Tom's Article (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Pakman 66-1 (12-0) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2f out, 7th of 9, 18 1/4l behind An Dearg Mor (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m sft in Apr.
Rabano (IRE) 100-1 (11-4) Not fluent 1st, towards rear, never a factor, 12th of 15, dist behind Falcon Crest (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Rebel Turn (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, ridden and dropped to 3rd 2 out, 3rd when not fluent at last, no extra run-in, 4th of 19, 4 3/4l behind Toushan (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn sft in Mar.
State Of Origin (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to dispute from 4 out and led briefly from next, soon headed and ridden, no impression from 2 out, just denied for 3rd close home, 4th of 7, 12 3/4l behind Just Cause (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn sft in Nov.
Sunrae Shadow 50-1 (11-4) Chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, bad mistake 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace, 4th of 15, 12l behind Falcon Crest (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Gaelic Twist (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th early, lost place before 6th where slight mistake, soon no impression, no extra from 3 out, 8th of 10, dist behind Winter Lion (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Faraway Mountain (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Tracked leader, soon dropped into mid-division, weakened from 5 out, tailed off, 6th of 12, dist behind Comragh (10-7) at Ayr 2m 4f mdn (5) sft in Nov.
Goulane Davina (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Mid-division early, closer in 7th halfway, improved to challenge 4 out, ridden in 2nd entering straight, no extra before last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 13, 11l behind Emily Sinico (11-7) at Listowel 2m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jun.
My Simon (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, ridden over 3f out, soon weakened, 6th of 8, dist behind Fagan (11-7) at Ayr 2m (6) gd in Oct.
Ann Maries Reject (IRE) 10-1 (11-7) N jmp well, rr of mid div, mstk 2nd, 9th 1/2way, mstk & ur 6out, at Dowth Hall 3m mdn in Oct.
