soon tracked leaders, 4th at 5th, mistake 7th, lost position straight, soon no impression
mid-division early, 9th at 5th, pushed along to close and effort behind horses straight, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
mid-division early, 8th at 5th, pushed along to close and effort behind horses straight, soon no impression
soon tracked leaders, 5th at 5th, pushed along between horses after 7th, kept on same pace from before 2 out
mid-division early, 7th at 5th, soon progress, squeezed for room after 7th, closed to get on terms 3 out, headed from 2 out, no extra when slight mistake last, one pace
held up, 11th at 5th, closed and effort straight, kept on well without threatening winner run-in
held up, 10th at 5th, closed and not fluent 2 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
disputed lead early, prominent, 2nd at 5th, lost position straight, soon no impression
mid-division early, 6th at 5th, closed and effort straight, kept on without threatening run-in
soon led, jumped slightly right at times, joined 3 out, regained lead from before last, stayed on well run-in
in rear, switched right to outer from 3 out and progress, soon effort and kept on same pace without threatening
held up, 12th at 5th, not fluent 7th, closed and effort straight, kept on well without threatening run-in
held up, 13th at 5th, no impression approaching straight
disputed lead early, prominent, 3rd at 5th, on terms 2 out, headed before last where mistake, no extra and one pace after
This is a very competitive handicap as befits a Grade B. Willie Mullins has three entries plus the reserve Lareena, who could be considered if something drops out. True Self looks the stable pick after scoring at Punchestown and Rachael Blackmore keeps the ride. An 8lb rise makes this tougher but another big run is anticipated. Twobeelucky hasn't run since scoring at Cheltenham in October and though very progressive this is a big ask with top weight. Ministerforsport is progressing rapidly and won a similar-class event at Cork while Neverushacon ran his best race for a long time when runner-up in a tough Punchestown handicap. SCHEU TIME easily landed a Thurles maiden and went to Aintree for a conditionals' race where he would have won but for a last-flight fall. He's on the same mark and can gain compensation. Prospectus has been in fine form on the Flat and over timber and should give supporters a good run.
Twobeelucky 9-4 (10-12) Tracked leader, challenged 3 out, driven to lead before last, soon clear, ridden and ran on flat, comfortably, won at Cheltenham 2m (2) gd in Oct beating Arthington (10-12) by 5l, 4 ran.
Pyromaniac (IRE) 11-1 (9-4) Always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra, last of 12, 16 1/2l behind Financial Conduct (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Nessun Dorma (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders on inner, no impression from 3 out, 12th of 24, 12 1/4l behind True Self (9-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Housesofparliament (IRE) 20-1 (10-3) Raced in 11th early, mistake 2 out, soon one pace, 12th of 20, 16 1/4l behind Davids Charm (10-8) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Dec.
True Self (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Mid-division on outer, closer in 7th on outer 3 out, pushed along and led after 2 out, ridden clear at last, stayed on well run-in, won at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr beating Joey Sasa (10-13) by 2 1/2l, 24 ran.
Boherbuoy (IRE) 16-1 (10-4) Soon mid-division, not fluent 3 out, soon closed until no extra straight, 22nd of 28, dist behind Off You Go (9-10) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Dis Donc (FR) 12-1 (10-3) Mid-division on outer, 11th 3 out, ridden from next, no impression, 9th of 24, 10 1/4l behind True Self (9-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Bargy Lady (IRE) 20-1 (9-12) Mid-division early, 12th after 3rd, kept on same pace from before straight, 12th of 24, 19 3/4l behind Meri Devie (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Bhutan (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Rear of mid-division, 5th at 6th, not fluent 4 out, progress to 3rd 3 out, dropped to 5th at last, ridden and kept on one pace, 5th of 8, 7l behind Just Janice (11-1) at Galway 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Oct.
Neverushacon (IRE) 10-1 (11-8) Mid-division, closer in 6th 2 out, ridden entering straight, went 2nd approaching last, strongly pressed winner inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 25, 2 1/2l behind Park Paddocks (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Jack Dillinger (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, ridden in 11th 2 out, no impression, 11th of 25, 17 1/4l behind Park Paddocks (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
All's Quiet (IRE) 9-1 (8-8) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no extra under 2f out, eased inside final furlong, 6th of 10, 26 1/4l behind Rashaan (9-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in May.
Rock De Baune (FR) 33-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 4th from 3rd, not always fluent jumping, pushed along approaching 3 out, soon dropped to last and no extra, eased, completely tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Pravalaguna (11-5) at Punchestown 2m 4f Yielding in Apr.
Lareena (FR) 8-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, 13th 2 out, soon ridden, went 5th at last, no extra run-in, 5th of 25, 7 1/4l behind Park Paddocks (10-12) at Punchestown 2m hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Gran Geste (FR) 10-1 (10-5) Towards rear, some headway from before 3 out, no extra from next, 12th of 19, dist behind Low Sun (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Apr.
Ministerforsport (IRE) 20-1 (11-7) Chased leader, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5 out, improved to dispute 4 out, ridden after 3 out, led last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Cork 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr beating Hareth (10-10) by 1 1/4l, 17 ran.
Prospectus 2-1 (10-0) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden into 2nd 3f out, under pressure 2f out, stayed on to challenge 1f out, soon disputed, headed final 100 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Hareth (9-5) at Navan 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Scheu Time (IRE) 11-4 (11-10) Raced in 5th, took closer order on outer after 2 out, ridden in 4th before last and soon no impression, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 6, 13l behind Redhotfillypeppers (11-3) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f sft in May.
The Granson (IRE) 8-1 (11-10) Raced in 4th, not fluent at times, improved into closer 3rd after 2 out, ridden and no impression before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 6, 10 1/4l behind Redhotfillypeppers (11-3) at Kilbeggan 2m 3f sft in May.
