led, headed 5f out, soon no extra, pulled up injured entering straight
soon mid-division, progress from before halfway, close up from 6f out, on terms 4f out, soon headed, no extra straight, eased inside final furlong
towards rear, kept on without threatening from before straight
tracked leaders on inner, 5th 4f out, ridden to challenge in 2nd from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong to lead close home
prominent, 3rd after halfway, lost place over 4f out, soon weakened
slowly away, towards rear, progress from before halfway, 5th over 3f out, soon no impression, kept on same pace under pressure
tracked leaders, ridden to challenge and on terms over 3f out, headed 2f out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
tracked leaders, closer in 4th 4f out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from under 2f out
mid-division, closer in 7th 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace straight
chased leaders early, no impression and kept on same pace from before straight
chased leaders, 8th early, no extra from 4f out
prominent, led 5f out, joined 4f out, headed from 3f out, soon no impression
always towards rear, completely tailed off
soon well off pace in rear, no danger and kept on same pace from 5f out
soon mid-division, good progress 5f out, 4th over 3f out, ridden to challenge and lead 2f out, strongly pressed inside final furlong, headed close home
never better than mid-division
mid-division best, kept on same pace from before straight
never better than mid-division
A real poser for punters with a field of virtually unknowns. Noel Browne showed signs of ability when third behind Hidden Cyclone at Gowran and Luddsdenene has run quite well in both starts on testing ground at Naas and Thurles. Noel Meade is always to be feared in these events so his newcomer Willie John, who is out of a mare who won several times on the flat, is one to note in the betting. ROHANS BAY showed nothing in two starts a year ago but it was a different matter when sent to Punchestown last month where he ran very well to finish fifth behind Bishopsfurze in a much better race than this. Another to keep an eye on is Charlie Swan's newcomer Mediolanum, an expensive purchase who is a half-brother to two winning bumpers.
Bach And Roll (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, some late headway straight, never a danger, 8th of 14, 27l behind Band Leader (11-7) at Thurles 2m N H flat sft in Mar.
Ebony Diamond (IRE) Marignan gelding out of Mrs Quigley.
Luddsdenene (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Mid-division, headway in 5th 4f out, ridden in 6th and no extra 2f out, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 18l behind Band Leader (11-7) at Thurles 2m N H flat sft in Mar.
Mediolanum (IRE) Milan gelding out of Pebble Hill.
Noel Browne (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Prominent, 3rd into straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from under 2f out, 5th of 18, 12l behind Hidden Cyclone (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Apr.
Rohans Bay (IRE) 50-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, headway entering straight, ridden in 9th 2f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 23, 14l behind Bishopsfurze (12-0) at Punchestown 2m N H flat gd in Apr.
Sirius Bay 14-1 (11-6) Led and soon well clear, reduced advantage 6f out, ridden and strongly pressed entering straight, headed and no extra under 2f out, 8th of 18, 23l behind Ballyburke (11-10) at Navan 2m N H flat sft in Feb.
Society Shares (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Prominent, 6th under 4f out, kept on same pace under pressure straight, 6th of 20, 16l behind Divine Rhapsody (10-4) at Punchestown 2m nhf gd in Apr.
Sorted (IRE) Kayf Tara gelding out of That's Minnie.
Chrisdonlady (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Led, headed before halfway, weakened from 6f out, completely tailed off, 19th of 20, well behind Romantic Lead (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Mar.
Hallo Ali (IRE) 33-1 (10-6) Towards rear for most, put before 2 out, in a race won by Cloughmile (10-13) at Thurles 3m mdn hdl sft in Mar, 18 ran.
Joyfull Angel (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead 6f out, ridden and headed 4f out, soon no extra, 6th of 17, 23l behind Andlau (11-11) at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Mar.
See To Believe (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, tailed off, last of 16, well behind Champion Court (11-7) at Kilbeggan 2m 5yo nhf gd.
Sweet Sylvia (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Rcd 4th & mstk 7th, prog to 2nd aftr 2out, ld last, just held on, won at Lismore 3m ire ptp gd in Mar beating Waterhill Lady (12-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Takeyourcapoff (IRE) 9-2 (11-0) Mid-division, 10th halfway, ridden in 8th and no impression 3f out, kept on one pace from over 2f out, 6th of 13, 23l behind Swift Lord (11-7) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd in Oct.
Venture Wild (IRE) 25-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 7th 6f out, weakened from 4f out, 15th of 16, well behind Style Of Campile (11-2) at Wexford 2m mares NH flat gd in Mar.
Express Train (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 6th of 9, 26l behind Captive Audience (12-0) at Tramore 2m N H flat gd in Oct.
Danro (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) 11th of 16, well behind Priests Road (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m NH flat hvy in Apr.
Bunclody 6-1 (12-0) Mid div, prog in 4th 5out, cl 3rd aftr 3out & prog to ld gng well when fell 2out, in a race won by Kilcrea Kim (12-0) at Liscarroll 3m ire ptp sft in Mar, 10 ran.
Flemingstown (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Rear of mid-division throughout, 12th of 17, 32l behind I Hear A Symphony (11-11) at Limerick 2m 4yo nh flat gd in May '07.
Willie John (IRE) Monashee Mountain gelding out of Allmosa.
