prominent, soon 2nd, stumbled slightly 6th, closed up approaching 2 out where slight mistake, on terms from before straight, led run-in, stayed on well to soon assert, comfortably
led, pressed and joined from before straight, headed run-in, soon no extra, one pace
in rear, closer in 5th after 4th, slight mistake 6th, no impression approaching 2 out, slight mistake last and no extra
chased leaders, soon 4th, no impression and one pace from before 2 out
held up towards rear, progress to chase leaders from 3 out, soon 3rd, no impression when slight mistake 2 out, one pace
took keen hold early, held up, 7th after 4th, last at 5th, slight mistakes 6th and 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening
took keen hold early, not jump well, chased leaders, soon 3rd, weakened approaching 2 out, completely tailed off
held up, bumped 3rd and rider briefly in difficulties after, 6th after 4th, no impression approaching 2 out, soon no extra
Dermot Weld will be hoping to make his usual flying start to the Festival and Aydoun is rated 90 on the Flat, though faces a very stiff task on his hurdling debut. Le Richebourg has looked very smart in completing a double at Killarney, the latest in impressive style from Timi Roli. The latter is trained by Willie Mullins, who has won this for the past three years, and also has a cracking prospect in NESSUM DORMA, a very impressive winner at Gowran after a successful start at Kilbeggan. He may just be good enough though Twobeelucky has won as he liked in his two runs and is in the 'could be anything' bracket. Sligo winner Father Mattie needs to improve again along with the remainder.
Le Richebourg (FR) 8-13fav (11-6) Tracked leader, 2nd before 4th, travelling smoothly and challenged from 3 out, slight mistake 2 out, led last, pushed out to assert run-in, soon clear, stayed on well, easily, won at Killarney 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Timi Roli (11-12) by 6 1/2l, 4 ran.
Twobeelucky 6-4 (11-6) Disputed early, chased leader in 2nd from 1st, travelled well to narrow lead before 2 out, mistake 2 out, ridden and pressed before last, quickened away run-in, easily, won at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul beating Royal Hawk (11-6) by 7 1/2l, 7 ran.
Father Mattie (IRE) 11-2 (11-2) Soon chased leaders in 4th, closer order from 5th, closed up approaching straight, soon on terms, led run-in, kept on to hold on closing stages, won at Sligo 2m mdn gd in Jul beating First Class Ticket (11-2) by 1/2l, 12 ran.
From Eden (USA) 20-1 (9-7) Mid-division, ridden and weakened from over 2f out, eased final furlong, last of 19, dist behind Zeftan (9-6) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jun.
Aydoun (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Tracked leaders, soon 4th, under pressure over 3f out where 5th, soon lost place, no extra and eased under 2f out, last of 12, dist behind Glamorous Approach (9-13) at Curragh 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Storm Rising (IRE) 12-1 (11-6) Towards rear, some headway into 14th before straight, kept on without threatening, 7th of 24, 20l behind Abraham (11-12) at Cork 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Zauffaly (FR) 50-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, not fluent early, ridden in moderate 5th before 3 out, no impression, soon weakened, 5th of 7, dist behind Twobeelucky (11-6) at Bellewstown 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Bracklin Princess (IRE) 10-1 (10-9) Led and soon went on, slight mistake 3rd, reduced lead from 5th, joined from 2 out, headed approaching straight, 3rd and no impression from before last, one pace, 3rd of 12, 4 3/4l behind Father Mattie (11-2) at Sligo 2m mdn gd in Jul.
Nessun Dorma (IRE) 2-5fav (11-7) Made all, went clear after 2 out, pushed along briefly run-in, stayed on strongly, easily, won at Gowran Park 2m gf in Jun beating Treasure Chest (11-7) by 5 1/2l, 9 ran.
