mid-division early, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, close up 3 out, improved to dispute and left in lead 2 out, ridden and pressed before last, kept on well under pressure, headed close home
settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, no extra before last where slight mistake
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden and no impression after 2 out, no extra before last
mid-division, progress into 5th 2 out where left 3rd and hampered, improved to challenge before last, ridden in 3rd and no extra run-in, kept on same pace
led, pressed from 3 out, joined when fell 2 out
held up towards rear, some progress into mid-division when brought down 2 out
held up towards rear, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and no impression 2 out, soon no extra
mid-division, ridden and progress after 2 out, stayed on to challenge approaching last, kept on well run-in to lead close home
chased leader, challenged 3 out, 3rd approaching 2 out where brought down
chased leaders, 4th halfway, left 2nd and hampered 2 out, ridden in 4th and no impression before last, kept on one pace
held up towards rear, progress 2 out, ridden in 5th before last, no impression and kept on one pace
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd, dropped towards rear 4th, slight mistake 3 out, ridden and no impression next, soon no extra
Buonarotti Boy won this a year ago but is 14lb higher despite not having scored subsequently. Newsworthy makes a quick reappearance after a very good second at Ballinrobe last Sunday but My Betty has failed to take advantage of a much lower mark over hurdles, though she's been consistent at this sort of level. Konig Hall was in very consistent form last summer and though returning from a long break can make a bold bid for a successful return to action. The four-year-old TOUCH OF GOLD (NAP) has improved dramatically in recent starts and was unlucky in-running at Ballinrobe on Monday. He's only 1lb higher and can gain compensation.
Newsworthy (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Mid-division, progress into 7th before 5 out where slight mistake, ridden to close in 4th before 2 out where slight mistake, under pressure in 3rd before last, kept on into 2nd run-in, no chance with winner, 2nd of 16, 8l behind Ronava (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Buonarotti Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-10) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 2nd 2 out, ridden in 4th before last, soon no impression and kept on one pace, 5th of 11, 8 1/4l behind Fiesole (11-7) at Down Royal 2m hcp gd in May.
Borderlinedecision (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Settled behind leaders, slight mistake 1st, 6th halfway, ridden and no extra after 2 out, 8th of 14, 19l behind L'attesa (10-6) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp gd in Sep.
Konig Hall 8-1 (9-6) Slowly into stride and towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace from over 1f out, 9th of 14, 15l behind Duchessofflorence (9-12) at Dundalk 1m 3f hcp pol in Nov.
My Betty (IRE) 4-1fav (11-6) Soon led, pressed before last and soon headed, ridden after last, no extra and dropped to 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 11, 5 1/4l behind Mysticaltou (11-3) at Downpatrick 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Deano (IRE) 16-1 (11-6) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, bad mistake 5 out and lost position, ridden in 7th after 3 out, no impression before next, 8th of 12, dist behind Cahirconree (11-9) at Tipperary 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Mistamel (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Held up, 16th before 3rd, moderate 13th approaching straight, soon no impression, not fluent 2 out, one pace, 9th of 18, 21 1/2l behind Stormey (11-5) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May.
Persistent (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, pushed along and some progress after 2 out, went moderate 5th before last, kept on, 5th of 14, 14 3/4l behind Nessun Dorma (10-13) at Kilbeggan 2m mdn Yielding in May.
Kilcaragh Boy (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Towards rear, not fluent 1st and 3rd, in rear before 6 out, no impression from 3 out, 10th of 14, 35l behind Theturnofthesun (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f gd in May.
Shek O Lad 8-1 (10-13) Soon disputed lead, mistakes, headed approaching 2 out, soon no extra, 15th of 19, dist behind That's A Wrap (11-10) at Galway 2m 2f hcp Yielding in Oct.
Touch Of Gold (IRE) 9-1 (10-6) Held up towards rear, progress 2 out, ridden in 7th before last, stayed on into 4th entering straight, kept on in 3rd closing stages, 3rd of 16, 4 3/4l behind Whats The Plot (11-9) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp gd in May.
Camile (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Soon towards rear, never a factor, 17th of 22, dist behind Delta Work (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 1f mdn gd in May.
Mezajy (IRE) 14-1 (10-3) Rear of mid-division, some progress after 2 out and 8th approaching straight, kept on one pace, never a factor, 5th of 14, 18 1/2l behind Mr Picotee (11-5) at Kilbeggan 2m hcp Yielding in May.
