soon led, headed before 5th, regained lead before 6th, headed before 8th, improved to lead after 2 out, under pressure and headed before last, weakened
rear, 15th after 7th, no headway, never a factor
chased leader, dropped to rear and detached after 6th, soon pulled up
prominent, 8th after 7th, under pressure before 2 out, weakened after 2 out
in rear, 17th after 7th, took closer order after 2 out, 7th at last, kept on same pace, no threat
rear of mid-division, 11th after 7th, ridden after 2 out, kept on run-in, never nearer
rear of mid-division, 10th after 7th, progress to 7th after 3 out, headway to 4th at last, ridden run-in, stayed on well to strongly challenge leader close home, just failed
rear of mid-division, mistake and unseated rider at 2nd
rear of mid-division, 13th after 7th, pushed along to 11th at last, kept on well run-in, never on terms
tracked leader, 4th after 7th, 5th after 3 out, ridden and kept on same pace run-in
tracked leader, led before 5th, 2nd before 6th, led before 8th, under pressure in 2nd after 2 out, soon weakened
prominent, 3rd after 7th, almost on terms at last where not fluent, kept on one pace in 4th run-in
mid-division, 9th after 7th, good headway after 2 out to lead narrowly at last, soon headed and ridden, kept on same pace, dropped to 3rd close home
chased leader, 6th after 7th, bad mistake 2 out and lost place, no extra
towards rear, 12th after 7th, slightly hampered after 2 out, badly hampered after last, not recover
chased leader, 5th after 7th, improved to 4th 3 out, almost on terms at last, ridden to lead run-in and edged left, strongly pressed close home, all out
rear, 14th after 7th, headway to 8th after 3 out, weakened after 2 out
in rear, under pressure after 8th, detached and pulled up before 2 out
chased leader, 7th after 7th, 6th after 3 out, under pressure and dropped to 9th before last where fell
rear, 16th after 7th, no impression, some headway run-in, no danger
Willie Mullins is making a real bid for this with four entries. Cap D'aubois had been competing at a high level before stepping up to three miles and scoring easily at Tipperary and may prove best of the quartet. Hidden Cyclone, runner-up in the Galway Hurdle a year ago, makes a quick reappearance after a fair run on the level here on Monday and is capable of a big performance despite his weight. Tellthemnuttin has been a revelation since stepped up in trip and was very impressive at Down Royal so even a 10lb hike shouldn't prevent another big run. SEA LIGHT has been going well over fences and ran really well in two starts at this meeting a year ago. He looks to have as good a chance as any in a wide-open contest. Mr Showtime makes his handicap bow after winning a bumper and two of his last three over hurdles, including beating subsequent winner Westland Row at Downpatrick. Prince Charmin' would have to be considered if getting a run from his reserve spot.
Hidden Cyclone (IRE) 16-1 (11-8) Pushed along early and soon in rear, some headway but no impression when switched right towards inner from early straight, stayed on well without threatening final furlong, 6th of 20, 4 3/4l behind Whiskey Sour (11-3) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Cap D'Aubois (FR) 4-7fav (11-10) Raced in 3rd, took closer order from 3 out, improved to challenge before 2 out where not fluent, led before last and pushed out to assert run-in, won at Tipperary 3m Good - Yielding in Jul beating Thanks For Tea (11-3) by 4l, 6 ran.
Tellthemnuttin (IRE) 7-4fav (11-6) Held up behind leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd after 2 out, led before last, shaken up to assert run-in, easily, won at Down Royal 3m hcp gd in May beating Presenting Mahler (10-4) by 10l, 7 ran.
Jimmy Two Times (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, jumped right, improved to dispute lead after 6 out, led 4 out, ridden along and jumped right and headed 2 out, jumped right at last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 14, 3 3/4l behind Gwencily Berbas (11-12) at Roscommon 3m 1f Yielding - Soft in Jun.
After Rain (FR) 4-1 (11-1) Towards rear, headway on outer and slight mistake 3 out, 4th 2 out, 5th at last and no impression, one pace, 5th of 18, 6l behind St Stephens Green (10-7) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Aussie Reigns (IRE) 11-4fav (11-4) A little keen, soon chased leaders, 7th from 5th, mistake 3 out, lost place and no impression before straight, kept on, 6th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Showem Silver (10-1) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Mine Now (IRE) 14-1 (11-1) Rear of mid-division, slightly hampered 6th, ridden and some progress approaching bypassed last, 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 4 1/4l behind Swamp Fox (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Sea Light (IRE) 3-1 (11-5) Held up in touch at back of field, went 3rd 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 5, 2 3/4l behind Conrad Hastings (11-5) at Killarney 2m 7f gd in Jul.
The Crafty Butcher (IRE) 10-3fav (10-9) Held up, bad mistake and almost fell 4th, soon pulled up, at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Prominent and disputed lead, pushed along in 3rd bypassing last, no extra in straight, 6th of 12, 8 1/4l behind Swamp Fox (11-7) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Phil The Flyer (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Mid-division on inner, 8th from 2 out, soon pushed along, no impression and weakened before last, 9th of 10, 24 1/2l behind Lachares (10-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Mr Showtime (IRE) 8-13fav (11-12) Made all, pushed along and pressed before last, ridden and kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Downpatrick 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Westland Row (11-12) by 5 1/2l, 5 ran.
Lagostovegas (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Soon chased leaders, 7th approaching halfway, closed up from 3f out, led over 2f out, headed under 1f out, one pace, 3rd of 20, 2 3/4l behind Whiskey Sour (11-3) at Galway 2m 1f hcp sft in Jul.
Showem Silver (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Held up, soon towards rear, progress into 9th before straight, no impression when tight for room and switched left approaching last, kept on well without threatening run-in, 4th of 25, 7 1/4l behind Minella Awards (11-4) at Punchestown 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Westland Row (IRE) 5-2 (11-8) Held up in 6th, closer 5th 2 out, improved to lead at last, ridden clear, stayed on well final furlong, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 2m 6f gd in Jul beating Major Destination (11-4) by 7 1/2l, 7 ran.
Ballyegan Hero (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 4th before 2 out, soon no impression, 5th of 9, 8 1/4l behind Robin Des Foret (11-6) at Roscommon 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Jul.
Whatsforuwontgobyu (IRE) 7-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, mistake 4 out, soon ridden, no impression 3 out, 6th of 8, 21 1/4l behind Dawn Raider (10-4) at Killarney 2m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Jul.
Sang Tiger (GER) 17-2 (9-9) Towards rear, 14th early, pushed along 5f out, reminders 4f out, no impression straight, 16th of 17, 26 1/4l behind Eight And Bob (8-8) at Leopardstown 1m 7f hcp gf in Jun.
Prince Charmin' (IRE) 11-2 (9-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 12, 13 3/4l behind Lagostovegas (9-11) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jul.
Madurai (GER) 4-1jfav (11-9) Mid-division on outer, lost place and pushed along in 14th after 3 out, no impression from before next, 12th of 15, 20 3/4l behind Knockmaole Boy (11-5) at Limerick 2m gd in Jul.
Jarob 33-1 (11-0) Towards rear, progress into 7th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 5th 2 out, no impression, 4th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Timiyan (10-9) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Teacher's Pet (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Chased leader, jumped right, closer in 2nd before 2 out, pushed along before last and no chance with easy winner run-in, 2nd of 4, 19l behind Townshend (11-12) at Naas 2m Soft - Heavy in Mar.
William B (IRE) 7-2fav (11-10) Mid-division on inner, bad mistake 4 out, ridden in 8th 2 out, no impression, 8th of 20, 26 1/4l behind Davids Charm (11-1) at Galway 2m 5f hcp gd in Aug.