mid-division, pushed along in 7th before 3 out, soon ridden and no extra
rear of mid-division, closer and tracked leaders when jumped big 4th, not fluent 6th and slight mistake 8th, moderate 3rd 6 out, ridden and no impression before 3 out, no extra from 2 out
always towards rear, mistake 1st, slow next and soon dropped to rear, no extra after 4 out, tailed off
tracked leaders, pushed along in mid-division when short of room between horses after 4 out, ridden and weakened after next, behind when pulled up before last
mid-division on outer, dropped to rear when slight mistake and reminder 5 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out
tracked leaders on inner, 3rd before 3 out, pushed along when not fluent and bumped 2 out, soon ridden and no impression in 6th, no extra before last
mid-division, short of room on inner after 4 out, 5th at next, switched left before 2 out, ridden and no impression in 3rd before last, kept on one pace, no extra in 4th final 50 yards
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place after 4 out, soon ridden and weakened, tailed off
tracked leaders, soon 2nd, clear of remainder 6 out, disputed before 3 out, not fluent 3 out and headed next, soon ridden and no impression, 5th before last, no extra
led, clear with one rival 6 out, joined before 3 out, led again next, soon ridden and pressed, headed before last, no impression on winner, kept on one pace, no extra close home, 3rd on line
held up towards rear, not fluent and briefly pushed along 6th, bad mistake 7th, soon dropped to rear, eased and pulled up before 6 out
always towards rear, ridden and no extra after 4 out, behind when pulled up before last
held up towards rear, mid-division when short of room between horses after 4 out, 6th 3 out, 3rd 2 out and soon 2nd travelling well, led before last, ridden and kept on well, easily
rear of mid-division, headway to 4th before 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th when not fluent last, kept on one pace to go 2nd on line
The Big Lense won this last year and Freewheelin Dylan in 2020 but neither have been in that sort of form. The former's yard has four entries with the five-year-old Hurricane Georgie reverting to fences after completing a double over timber. Willie Mullins has three engaged and RECITE A PRAYER looks just the type for this. He has a bit more to do than when landing the Killarney National but looks on the upgrade and can defy a 7lb rise. The veteran Bacardys won for the first time over fences at Clonmel but the Grade 1 winning hurdler retains plenty of his old ability and has to be on the shortlist. Henry De Bromhead is also triple-handed with Rachael on board Popong, who ran very well at Roscommon last time despite her rider losing an iron. Ilikedwayurthinkin is well up to this and his second to Rock Road at Ballinrobe could get a boost from the winner earlier.
Battleoverdoyen (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, pushed along briefly at 4th, ridden in 5th 3 out, weakened, 6th of 8, 9l behind Espion Du Chenet (10-0) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in May.
Freewheelin Dylan (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Chased leaders, went 2nd 25th (valentines) led 3 out, headed next, weakened soon after, hit last, 7th of 40, dist behind Noble Yeats (10-10) at Aintree 4m 2f hcp (1) gs in Apr.
Agusta Gold (IRE) 9-1 (11-12) Prominent, led 4th, jumped right 6 out and next, headed after 3 out, no extra after 2 out, weakened, 5th of 15, 30 3/4l behind Peaches And Cream (10-8) at Punchestown 3m 7f hcp gd in Apr.
Hardline (IRE) 11-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, mistake 3rd, pushed along in rear after 6th and soon detached, no extra after 4 out, tailed off, 4th of 5, dist behind Kapard (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Bacardys (FR) 5-6fav (11-12) Tracked leader, 2nd to clear leader before 2nd, took closer order at 4th, led after 6th, soon headed, led before 9th, asserted and clear before 10th, reduced lead before 2 out, kept on well run-in, easily, won at Clonmel 2m 7f Yielding in Jun beating Walking On Glass (11-12) by 8 1/2l, 9 ran.
Birchdale (IRE) 5-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 3rd, 4th halfway, went 2nd 3 out, ridden and no impression on winner when pecked last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 5, 15l behind Kapard (10-11) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Bold Enough (IRE) 6-1 (11-10) Tracked clear leader in clear 2nd, took closer order before 9th, closed 4 out, challenged leader 2 out, no impression on winner before last, ridden and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 4l behind Fire Attack (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp gd in May.
Recite A Prayer (IRE) 11-2 (11-6) Prominent when slight mistake 1st, tracked leaders, 6th halfway, slight mistake 5 out, some headway in 3rd 3 out, progress approaching last, ridden and led run-in, kept on well, won at Killarney 3m 2f hcp gd in May beating Darrens Hope (11-4) by 2 1/2l, 10 ran.
Kapard 5-1 (10-11) Pushed along early, tracked leader, 2nd halfway, led before 3 out, pushed along and 6 lengths clear approaching last, kept on well run-in, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in Jun beating Birchdale (11-7) by 15l, 5 ran.
Fairyhill Run (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Led, not fluent at 8th, jumped left at 12th, increased lead before 15th, reduced advantage after 17th, headed and under pressure before last where dropped to 3rd, no extra, 3rd of 11, 6 1/2l behind Smoking Gun (10-4) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp gd in Nov.
Ilikedwayurthinkin (IRE) 10-3fav (11-2) Towards rear, mistake at 1st, soon rear of mid-division, 7th after 7th, progress after 3 out, 4th before 2 out, 3rd last, ridden and kept on to 2nd close home, not trouble winner, 2nd of 15, 6 1/2l behind Rock Road (10-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
The Big Lense (IRE) 12-1 (10-3) Towards rear, under pressure in 15th after 6th, weakened after 3 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Naas 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Hurricane Georgie (IRE) 6-4fav (12-1) Tracked leaders, not fluent 1st, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 3rd 2 out, ridden and no impression in 4th after last, 3rd 100 yards out, stayed on well to lead close home, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun beating Red Ball Of Fire (11-5) by 3/4l, 6 ran.
Popong (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ducked right on inner approaching 5 out and rider briefly lost an iron, went 2nd next, ridden in 2nd after 3 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Politesse (11-8) at Roscommon 3m hcp gd in Jun.
Fully Charged 11-1 (11-2) In touch, mistake at 6th, dropped to 11th after 7th, in rear before 10th, reminders after 10th, detached before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Coach Carter (IRE) 9-4fav (11-10) In rear, hampered by faller 5th, headway to go 3rd 3 out, went 2nd last when few lengths behind leader, stayed on strongly flat, won going away, won at Perth 2m 4f hcp (2) gs in Apr beating Gaelik Coast (11-10) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Hereditary Rule (IRE) 5-2 (11-10) Mid-division, ridden in 6th 3 out, went 4th at last, no extra, 4th of 14, 5 1/2l behind Hascoeur Clermont (11-2) at Bellewstown 3m hcp gd in Jul.
