prominent, disputed lead from 3rd, led 3 out and strongly pressed from next, ridden and kept on under pressure from before last, on top closing stages
tracked leaders in 3rd, headway to challenge 2 out, ridden and kept on under pressure run-in, no extra closing stages
raced in 4th, jumped badly left at a number of hurdles, pushed along approaching straight and no threat from 2 out, weakened
led, joined 3rd, headed 3 out and dropped to 4th next, soon no extra
took keen hold and failed to settle, mainly 5th, went 3rd 2 out, soon no chance with first 2, kept on one pace
in rear, never a factor, kept on one pace to go 4th before last
HIS EXCELLENCY could only finish third at Down Royal on Friday and it's a surprise to see him back over timber after he made a winning debut over fences at Killarney last month, He's been competing at a much higher level, including that Down Royal event, and he should win this if allowed to take his place. Discoteca has won twice on the Flat and the same number over hurdles though all victories have been on much faster ground than he'll face here. Casimir Road, a maiden on the level, scored over timber at Cork in April when there was plenty of give in the ground.
Discoteca 15-8 (11-7) Waited with, progress travelling well to lead after 2 out, ridden clear from before straight, stayed on well, comfortably, won at Ballinrobe 2m 4yo hdl gf in May beating Darroun (11-7) by 8l, 5 ran.
Casimir Road (IRE) 7-2 (11-2) Soon chased leaders, 5th approaching straight, tracked leaders travelling well from 3 out, not fluent 2 out, ridden to chase leader approaching last, led run-in and stayed on best closing stages, won at Cork 2m mdn hdl in Apr beating Dara Tango (11-12) by 1l, 24 ran.
Boston Soandso (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Mid div, gd prog 4out, cl up 3out, not qckn aftr 2out, 5th of 11, 27l behind Bonisland (11-7) at Sligo 3m ire ptp in May.
Hurricane Season 33-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden in 9th 3 out, soon no impression, 7th of 11, well behind Shadow Catcher (11-0) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
Rodeo Rocket (IRE) 33-1 (10-12) Soon towards rear, dropped behind 4 out, pulled up 2 out, in a race won by Burrenbridge Lodge (10-12) at Roscommon 2m 3yo mdn hdl gd in Aug, 16 ran.
I C Gold (IRE) 33-1 (10-4) Tracked leaders, ridden and weakened from 4f out, 11th of 14, 31l behind Behrama (10-6) at Clonmel 2m mrs N H flat gd in Apr.
His Excellency (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Soon chased leaders, closed into 2nd travelling well approaching straight, soon on terms, swished tail from before last, led and stayed on best run-in, won at Killarney 2m 1f beg chs gd in May beating Cass Bligh (11-12) by 2 1/4l, 13 ran.
