tracked leader, slight mistake 6th, reminders after 7th, pushed along to challenge after 3 out, soon on terms, led from 2 out, went on from before last, stayed on well run-in, eased close home
chased leaders, closed up after 3 out, 2nd after 2 out, ridden straight, one pace from before last
chased leaders, under pressure from 2 out, soon 3rd, one pace straight
soon behind in rear, stumbled slightly after 6th, pushed along at stages, slight mistake 8th, soon no danger
held up in 5th, under pressure from 3 out, in touch still in 5th when fell 2 out
led, slight mistake 4th, pressed after 3 out, soon joined, headed from 2 out, dropped to 4th and no extra approaching straight
Winning pointer Indian Temple is clearly going to make a better chaser than hurdler judged by the way he won at Tramore. The Housekeeper came good at Roscommon last month but this is a much bigger ask. Gallant Tipp has had eight runs over fences but is getting no nearer a first success. Gordon Elliott appears to hold the key to this with Akorakor and SHADOW CATCHER. Bryan Copper fulfils his Gigginstown obligations by switching to the latter, who won on easily over course and distance on only his second start over the larger obstacles. But the latter was the better hurdler and can build on his narrow victory at Limerick, though will need to jump better.
Akorakor (FR) 2-1fav (11-12) Disputed lead, led before 7th, mistake 4 out and headed, regained lead after 3 out, ridden before last where mistake, kept on well, won at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chase gd in May beating Macnicholson (11-12) by 8l, 13 ran.
Shadow Catcher 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, mistake 3 out, progress in 3rd approaching next, left 2nd last, kept on under pressure to lead close home, won at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd beating Pink Coat (11-12) by shd, 15 ran.
Gallant Tipp (IRE) 9-1 (10-2) Chased leaders early, mistake 2nd, soon mid-division, 7th halfway, closer in 5th at 10th, ridden in 6th 3 out, no extra before 2 out where hampered, 7th of 15, 35l behind Rohan's Pride (10-0) at Ballinrobe 2m 7f hcp chs gd in May.
Glenwood For Ever (IRE) 9-2 (10-0) Held up towards rear, headway before 3 out, ridden before 2 out, went 3rd from last, no impression, 3rd of 6, 17l behind Pair Of Jacks (11-12) at Southwell 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 (3) gd in May.
Star Of Aragon (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Led and disputed, ridden and no extra entering straight, 9th of 11, 24l behind Cape Glory (11-3) at Roscommon 2m 4f hcp hdl gd.
The Housekeeper (IRE) 15-2 (11-5) Made all, strongly pressed 2 out, ridden before last, kept on well run-in, won at Roscommon 3m beg chs in May beating Sambremont (11-4) by 2 1/4l, 5 ran.
Indian Temple (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Held up early, chased leaders from 4th, 2nd halfway, left in lead 5 out, ridden before 2 out where pressed, kept on well from before last, won at Tramore 2m 6f beg chase gd in May beating Swantykay (11-12) by 5l, 10 ran.
