went slightly right from stalls, soon led, headed and dropped to 2nd approaching halfway, ridden from 3f out and no impression in 4th from 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong
towards rear and 13th halfway, pushed along on outer from 4f out and some progress from 3f out, kept on well from 1f out to go 4th close home, never nearer
mid-division and 7th halfway, pushed along over 3f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
slow into stride and raced in rear, ridden from 5f out and no impression from over 3f out
towards rear and 14th halfway, ridden and some progress from 4f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear of mid-division and 11th halfway, pushed along from 3f out and some progress, ridden in 6th from 1f out and kept on well into 3rd inside final furlong, never nearer
tracked leaders and 5th halfway, ridden and progress from 3f out, improved to lead over 1f out and kept on well inside final furlong, comfortably
pushed along from stalls, mid-division and 9th halfway, pushed along from 4f out and some progress, ridden in 6th from 3f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
pushed along from stalls, mid-division and soon slightly short of room, pushed along in 10th 5f out, ridden and no impression from over 2f out
slightly slow into stride and pushed along from stalls, 6th halfway, pushed along over 3f out and soon lost place, no extra from over 2f out
slightly slow into stride and raced towards rear, 12th halfway, pushed along over 3f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
mid-division and 8th halfway, pushed along over 3f out and soon ridden, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out
raced keenly in 3rd, improved to lead approaching halfway and soon went 6 lengths clear, pushed along and reduced advantage from 3f out, ridden and headed over 1f out, soon no extra and weakened inside final furlong
tracked leaders on inner and 4th halfway, ridden from 3f out, no impression and weakened from 2f out, soon eased
soon tracked leader in 2nd, dropped to 3rd before halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, went 2nd over 1f out and kept on inside final furlong without troubling winner
UNANSWERED (NAP) has completed a hat-trick with an easy victory over timber since scoring twice on the Flat. Not surprisingly he's shot up the weights but still looks well enough treated. Winning hurdler Britzka couldn't get close to the leaders over this trip at Bellewstown but White Strand ran a fine race at Limerick over a trip too short. Bear Claws had been in poor form until a better run over hurdles at Tramore. Striking is interesting having just his second start for Jessica Harrington after arriving from France.
Magnetic North (IRE) 33-1 (9-8) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, ridden and no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace, 6th of 18, 9l behind Common Practice (8-11) at Curragh 1m 4f gd in Jun.
Three Comets (GER) 25-1 (9-7) Pushed along early, soon mid-division, 7th when pushed along again 4f out, ridden and no impression in 8th 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 11, 6l behind Aingeal Dorcha (9-5) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Abraham (IRE) 28-1 (9-13) Mid-division on inner, pushed along in 6th 2f out, ridden in 5th and no impression on leaders 1f out, no extra, 6th of 13, 11 3/4l behind Vischio (9-13) at Gowran Park 1m 6f hcp Yielding in May.
Essential Part (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Mid-division, bad mistake 6th, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no extra next, weakened, 12th of 17, dist behind Shoot First (11-4) at Tipperary 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jun.
Britzka (IRE) 8-1 (10-2) Mid-division and 6th from halfway, pushed along from 3f out and soon ridden, good progress and every chance in 4th from 1f out, no impression and kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th of 15, 6 3/4l behind Tronador (9-7) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Abstract (IRE) 8-1 (10-1) Prominent, tracked leaders after 1f, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra inside final furlong, 9th of 17, 8 1/4l behind Spring Morning (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Unanswered 3-1cfav (11-8) Mid-division, pushed along after 3 out and briefly short of room after next, ridden in 9th entering straight, soon good headway and led last, ridden and quickly went clear run-in, readily, won at Punchestown 2m 1f hcp gd in May beating Muntahez (11-8) by 8 1/2l, 19 ran.
Walnut Beach (IRE) 20-1 (10-2) Raced in rear, pushed along from 3f out, ridden and progress on inner from 2f out, went 6th from 1f out, no impression and dropped to 8th inside final furlong, 8th of 15, 8 1/2l behind Tronador (9-7) at Bellewstown 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Politicise (IRE) 28-1 (10-1) Tracked leaders, hampered after 1f, bumped after 3f, ridden and weakened approaching straight, 15th of 17, 21 1/4l behind Spring Morning (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Bear Claws (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Prominent briefly, soon held up, mid-division halfway, progress in 5th 3 out, disputed after 3 out, ridden before 2 out, narrow lead after 2 out, headed before last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Serpolette (10-11) at Tramore 2m 6f hcp gd in Jul.
Imperial Choice (IRE) 17-2 (8-12) Held up towards rear, ridden and no impression 3f out, no extra 2f out, weakened, last of 11, dist behind Monty's Way (10-2) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp sft in May.
Striking (FR) 20-1 (9-9) Mid-division on outer, ridden in 7th 2f out, no impression, 8th of 16, 22l behind Busselton (9-9) at Roscommon 1m 4f mdn Soft - Heavy in Jun.
Itsalonglongroad 33-1 (9-7) Mid-division, hampered after 3f, ridden 2f out, no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace without threatening inside final furlong, 7th of 17, 6 1/4l behind Spring Morning (9-0) at Tipperary 1m 5f hcp Yielding - Soft in Jun.
White Strand (IRE) 10-1 (9-13) Mid-division, 7th halfway, pushed along in 5th 2f out, ridden to challenge over 1f out and led narrowly 1f out, edged right inside final furlong, headed final 50 yards, kept on same pace, 2nd of 15, 3/4l behind Deceit (9-8) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Jun.
Lariat 17-2 (9-8) Tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd over 2f out, 5th 1f out, no impression, 7th of 16, 5 3/4l behind Rock On Pedro (9-12) at Bellewstown 1m 4f hcp sft in Jul.
Nibblers Charm (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Rear, 14th after 7th, detached 3 out, weakened before 2 out, never a factor, pulled up before last, at Ballinrobe 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Molly Kaye 20-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, pushed along and dropped to rear of mid-division under 3f out, ridden and kept on one pace in straight, 8th of 14, 7 1/4l behind Pike County (9-13) at Ballinrobe 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Forge Road (IRE) 15-2 (8-12) Tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along in 5th entering straight, ridden and no extra over 1f out, 10th of 16, 13 1/2l behind Unanswered (8-12) at Limerick 1m 3f hcp gd in Apr.
