tracking leaders on outer when jinked approaching 1st, mistake unseated rider at 1st
prominent, led and ran around approaching 2nd and ran around again next, headed 3 out, soon weakened quickly
mid-division, closer in 5th 3 out, ridden in close 3rd 2 out, no impression in 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, headway into 4th 4 out, ridden from next, no impression from 2 out
rear of mid-division, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
in rear, headway into 8th 4 out, 6th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th after 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leaders, ridden in 7th 4 out, soon no impression
led early, headed 2nd, led again 3 out, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed approaching last, no extra in 2nd run-in
tracked leaders on outer, improved into 2nd 3 out, pushed along in 2nd 2 out, ridden to lead approaching last, stayed on well run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd and fell 5th
always towards rear, mistake 2nd, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, kept on same pace straight
tracked leaders on inner, weakened from 4 out, soon behind
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
rear of mid-division, brought down 5th
always towards rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
TOP OTHE RA should be sharper for last month’s outing at Punchestown and his earlier placed efforts in a handicaps give him leading claims in a weak-looking maiden race. Billy's Angel has won a bumper since well beaten on his hurdling bow in January while Ken's Well makes his hurdling debut after finishing second in a Kilbeggan bumper. A winner on the Flat in France, Madurai has shown little so far for Willie Mullins while Brog Deas Nua and Ned's Indian have plenty to find on these terms with the selection.
Abraham (IRE) 4-1 (9-7) Awkward leaving stalls, soon raced 3rd, dropped to 4th and ridden 1 1/2f out, no impression, 5th of 6, 6 1/4l behind Supreme Vinnie (9-4) at Killarney 2m 1f Yielding in May.
Artiste Celebre (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) A little keen, soon tracked leaders, 6th before 5th, 5th and no impression before straight, soon no extra, 6th of 14, 35 1/2l behind Denham Sound (10-7) at Wexford 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Billy's Angel (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Settled behind leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 2 1/2f out, no impression 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 7, 22 3/4l behind Gagas Horse (11-7) at Limerick 2m gd in May.
Brog Deas Nua (USA) 12-1 (10-9) Soon mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, 8th at 4th, pushed along approaching straight, no impression when slight mistake 3 out, one pace, 9th of 14, 35 1/4l behind Summerhill Lewis (10-10) at Cork 2m hcp Yielding in Oct.
Call His Bluff (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression before 3 out, 13th of 18, dist behind Dawn In The Park (11-5) at Clonmel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Crazywork De Vassy (FR) 25-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear early, rear of mid-division halfway, ridden and no impression 4 out, kept on one pace, 9th of 18, dist behind Oakly (11-4) at Roscommon 2m 4f mdn Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Flannery (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 6th when fell at 3rd, at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in May.
Ken's Well (IRE) 10-3 (12-0) Held up early, improved to chase leaders after 4f and soon disputed 2nd, challenged 4f out, led over 2f out, ridden and headed 1 1/2f out, no extra final furlong and kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2l behind Yes Pat (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m gd in Jun.
Madurai (GER) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along and no impression in 8th approaching straight, no extra, 9th of 17, 19 3/4l behind Uradel (11-12) at Listowel 2m mdn Yielding in Jun.
Ned's Indian (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Held up, soon towards rear, pushed along after 3 out, no impression approaching next, 5th of 9, 36l behind Naturally Blond (11-4) at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Jun.
Paddy Gunzales (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Took keen hold, led and soon clear, wandered around approaching 1st and attempted to run out at 2nd, headed after 3 out, weakened from 3 out, 15th of 16, dist behind Mr Antolini (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Shine In Dubai (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th entering straight, no extra and slight mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 18, 17 1/2l behind Dawn In The Park (11-5) at Clonmel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
Wan Cool Dude (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Led, disputed after 4f, headed halfway, ridden in 4th 2f out, soon no extra, 9th of 12, 20l behind Nana Joan (11-7) at Tramore 2m gf in Jun.
Ivy Nook (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Raced in rear and detached over 7f out, soon went moderate 5th, kept on into moderate 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 6, 30l behind Dounikos (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Musical Ava (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden 3f out, no extra over 2f out, weakened, 8th of 11, dist behind Major Destination (12-0) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in May.
Risk It All (IRE) 9-1 (11-9) Soon led, attempted to assert into straight, headed over 1f out, one pace and dropped to 3rd close home, 3rd of 13, 5 1/2l behind Inchiquin High (11-9) at Wexford 2m gd in Jul.
Top Othe Ra (IRE) 8-1 (10-10) Tracked leaders in 3rd, 2nd halfway, mistake 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, no impression in 4th before last, 4th of 10, 14 3/4l behind Moonday Sun (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in May.
