soon disputed lead, not fluent 4th, pressed and mistake 2 out, headed and squeezed for room before straight, no extra
chased leaders, 8th after 3rd, 7th approaching 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
soon mid-division towards outer, 13th after 3rd, headway 3 out and slight mistake, no extra from before 2 out where slight mistake, pulled up before last
held up, 12th after 3rd, 14th approaching 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
soon rear of mid-division on inner, 15th after 3rd, improved to chase leaders from 2 out, challenged at last, stayed on well to lead closing stages, all out
towards rear and slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, 11th after 3rd, 12th approaching 2 out, no impression from before straight in a dispute of 8th, one pace
towards rear, 17th after 3rd, no impression from 3 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 7th after next, lost place and not fluent 2 out, not fluent last and no extra
not fluent 1st, tracked leaders, 5th after 3rd, some slight mistakes, not much room on inner after 3 out and pushed along, 8th approaching 2 out, chased leaders before straight, stayed on well run-in, not quite get to winner
close up, 4th after 3rd, challenged and on terms from 2 out, headed and kept on same pace run-in
held up, soon towards rear on outer, 16th after 3rd, 13th approaching 2 out, no impression from before straight in a dispute of 8th, kept on same pace
soon disputed lead, weakened from before 2 out where not fluent, soon eased, tailed off
slight mistake 1st, chased leaders, 9th after 3rd, 6th approaching 2 out, slight mistake last and one pace
towards rear, 15th approaching 2 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
chased leaders, 10th after 3rd, ridden to close from 2 out, kept on same pace from last
towards rear, 19th after 3rd, hit 4 out, rider soon without irons and no extra, pulled up before 2 out
held up, 18th after 3rd, 16th approaching 2 out where not fluent, soon no extra
close up and disputed lead, 3rd when slightly slow at 5th and pushed along, lost place from before 2 out where mistake, soon eased, pulled up before last
towards rear, last after 3rd, 17th approaching 2 out, soon one pace
tracked leaders, 6th after 3rd, challenged and on terms from 2 out, led run-in, headed closing stages, kept on same pace and soon dropped to 3rd
Quick Jack won this a year ago for Tony Martin with Denis O'Regan on board. He's only run on the Flat subsequently and is 12lb higher than a year ago and the trainer may have a better chance with PYROMANIAC, who has last year's winning rider in the saddle. There's no doubt he would be a very controversial winner after the 42-day ban he received following his recent run on the Flat at Killarney was overturned earlier this week but he's been laid out for this and his overall form suggests he's capable of landing the spoils. Dan Skelton's Superb Story was having his first start since November when landing the Grade 3 County Hurdle at Cheltenham in March so the lack of a recent run is no problem for the very progressive five-year-old. Clondaw Warrior represents Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh and he's a very smart performer who scored on the Flat at this meeting a year ago and was placed in the Grade 2 Scottish Champion Hurdle Handicap at Ayr in April. The champion trainer also runs Bamako Moriviere, who is improving at a rate of knots but faces a very stiff task. Silver Concorde looked to have an outstanding chance in a maiden here yesterday and he's on such a lenient mark these days that even a penalty shouldn't prevent a big run.
Bamako Moriviere (FR) 9-10fav (11-12) Made all, still travelling smoothly before 3 out and soon asserted, slight mistake last, stayed on well, easily, won at Bellewstown 2m 4f Yielding in Jul beating Clarcam (11-6) by 7l, 5 ran.
Quick Jack (IRE) 8-1 (9-9) Towards rear, ridden and headway on outer approaching final furlong, never a factor, 6th of 17, 3 1/4l behind No Heretic (8-13) at Chester 2m 3f hcp (2) gd in May.
Superb Story (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Held up mid-division, headway after 2 out (usual 3 out), tracked leaders last (usual 2 out), ridden to lead approaching omitted last, soon clear, stayed on well, won at Cheltenham 2m 1f hcp (1) gd in Mar beating Fethard Player (11-5) by 2 1/2l, 26 ran.
Ted Veale (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden to go 5th approaching straight, kept on into 2nd without troubling winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 20, 2 1/4l behind Swamp Fox (10-7) at Galway 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Clondaw Warrior (IRE) 7-2jfav (9-2) Took keen hold towards rear, headway 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, one pace and no chance with leading duo, 3rd of 18, 5 1/2l behind Commissioned (9-2) at Ascot 2m 6f stks (2) gs in Jun.
Bentelimar (IRE) 33-1 (11-1) Mid-division, progress on outer 3 out, closer next, ridden to challenge entering straight, no extra before last where 4th, kept on one pace run-in, 4th of 25, 8 3/4l behind Anibale Fly (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Plinth (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Chased leaders, moderate 2nd halfway, 3rd 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Ivan Grozny (11-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) Yielding in Jul.
Cliff House (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, challenged and on terms 3 out, led 2 out, headed last where mistake, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Time For Mabel (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Hidden Cyclone (IRE) 9-2 (11-7) Raced in 2nd behind clear leader, closed on leader under 3f out, ridden over 1f out and soon lead, kept on well inside final furlong to just hold on, won at Killarney 1m 6f Yielding in Jul beating Affinisea (11-7) by shd, 9 ran.
Modem 4-1 (10-13) Mid-division and 4th halfway, ridden 3f out and no impression in 4th from 1f out, kept on into 3rd inside final furlong, just held for 2nd, 3rd of 9, 9 1/4l behind Zeftan (9-7) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Pyromaniac (IRE) 4-1 (11-0) Towards rear, 7th 4f out, briefly pushed along over 1f out and soon no impression, 6th of 9, 9 1/4l behind Hidden Cyclone (11-7) at Killarney 1m 6f Yielding in Jul.
Rock The World (IRE) Evens (12-0) 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Vivat Rex (12-7) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jul.
Ancient Sands (IRE) 9-2 (11-6) Chased leaders, pushed along straight, no impression under pressure from before last, kept on well run-in, 3rd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Time For Mabel (11-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul.
Moon Over Germany (IRE) 6-1 (11-0) Held up, 7th halfway, progress into moderate 4th 3 out, ridden and no impression before straight, kept on same pace, 5th of 10, 13l behind Ivan Grozny (11-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) Yielding in Jul.
Tigris River (IRE) 6-1cfav (11-10) Soon raced in 8th, pushed along 4 out, chased leaders and kept on same pace from after next, 4th of 12, 10 1/2l behind Winter Lion (10-3) at Bellewstown 2m 1f hcp Yielding in Jul.
Tempo Mac (IRE) 11-10fav (9-8) Raced 7th, 6th under 6f out, driven into 3rd over 2f out, ridden into 2nd 1f out, soon strongly challenged leader, kept on, not match winner close home, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Black Label (9-3) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Jul.
Time For Mabel (FR) 6-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, challenged and led last, stayed on well run-in, won at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in Jul beating Cliff House (11-9) by 1 1/4l, 10 ran.
The Plan Man (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Disputed briefly 1st, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged entering straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out where mistake, no impression before last where left 2nd, kept on one pace, 2nd of 16, 8 1/2l behind Neverushacon (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Rashaan (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Settled behind leaders, moderate 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 8th of 10, 19 3/4l behind Ivan Grozny (11-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) Yielding in Jul.
Princely Conn (IRE) 7-2 (9-7) Slowly into stride and pushed along, soon chased leaders, pushed along again over 3f out, soon no impression in 5th, kept on well without threatening final furlong, 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 10, 8l behind Swamp Fox (9-7) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f mdn gd in Jul.
Silver Concorde 5-1fav (9-9) Mid-division, headway over 3f out, weakened over 1f out, 16th of 20, dist behind Jennies Jewel (9-3) at Ascot 2m 4f hcp stks (2) sft in Jun.
Desoto County 8-11fav (11-0) Left 3rd after 1st, tracked clear leader (winner) from after next, close up after last, driven and one pace into straight, soon ridden, kept on, always held, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Princeton Royale (11-0) at Cartmel 2m 5f (4) gd in Jun.
Desertmore Stream (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Held up towards rear, slight mistake 1st, ridden into 5th before 2 out, no extra in 7th after 2 out, kept on one pace from last, 5th of 11, 5 1/4l behind Total Recall (10-8) at Naas 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
