led early, headed after 1st and chased leader, 5th after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, kept on into moderate 3rd run-in
prominent early and improved to lead after 1st, mistake 5th, not fluent 3 out and soon ridden and headed, kept on same pace, dropped to 4th run-in
mid-division, improved into 3rd before 3 out, further progress into 2nd after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, no impression from before last and kept on same pace run-in
towards rear, improved into 4th after 3 out, ridden before 2 out and soon no impression
towards rear, ridden in 7th before 3 out, soon no impression and tailed off
chased leader, ridden before 3 out, dropped to 6th after 3 out and soon no impression
mid-division, not fluent 2nd, ridden before 4 out and soon dropped to rear, pulled up before next
mid-division, improved into 2nd after 4th, led after 3 out, went a few lengths clear before 2 out, ridden before last and wandered slightly left, kept on well run-in, comfortably
Poetic Lord, three times a winner on the Flat, has been looking one-paced on fast ground over hurdles and could do with some rain. Don't Budge Me has shown virtually nothing between the flags before a narrow defeat on his hurdling debut at Roscommon so with normal progress he should have no problems making the frame again. POWDER HOUND, twice a winner on the Flat on good ground for Andrew Balding, has run well over timber for Noel Meade though he's probably been hampered by the soft going. Providing conditions remain quick he should hold the call though Damefirth is an interesting contender as she's shown plenty of ability in bumpers and is bred for this job.
Poetic Lord 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd before 3 out, ridden and no extra before 2 out, slight mistake 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 9, 17l behind The Parishioner (11-4) at Bellewstown 2m 1f 5yo mdn hdl gf.
The Black Devil (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, hampered and unseated rider 3rd, in a race won by Odit (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gf in May, 20 ran.
Powder Hound 7-2 (10-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, travelled well into 3rd before 2 out, ridden to dispute before last, mistake last, no extra in 3rd run-in, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 3 1/2l behind Sea Beat (10-12) at Naas 2m mdn hdl in Feb.
Cut Loose (IRE) 20-1 (11-4) Led, headed after 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, soon no extra and weakened, 14th of 18, 50l behind Voluptueux (11-12) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gf.
Don't Budge Me (IRE) 40-1 (11-4) Held up, soon towards rear, slightly impeded 1st, 11th and progress from before straight where wide, 5th 2 out, soon switched left, 3rd from last, 2nd run-in and kept on without getting to winner, 2nd of 18, 1 3/4l behind Olwenbrook (10-11) at Roscommon 2m mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Jappeloup (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, lost place and slight mistake 6 out, no impression 4 out, last before straight, no extra, 11th of 14, well behind Icy Reply (10-11) at Cork 3m mdn hdl gf.
Sole Article (IRE) 18-1 (11-12) Held up in rear and pulled hard early, pushed along in 7th 3 out, no impression, 7th of 12, 32l behind Riverside City (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f 5yo mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Damefirth (IRE) 7-4fav (11-2) Mid-division, progress into 4th over 4f out, challenged approaching straight and led briefly 2f out, under pressure and no impression on winner inside final furlong, 3rd of 16, 3l behind Our Girl Naoise (11-4) at Wexford 2m mrs nh flat gf in Jun.
