held up, mid-division halfway, ridden into 5th 3 out, no extra before next
chased leaders early, mid-division from 5th, towards rear from 7th, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 2nd from 3rd, soon close up and disputed at times, disputed entering straight, ridden in 2nd last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in
led and disputed, ridden and headed before 3 out, soon no extra, pulled up before 2 out
held up early, improved to chase leaders from 4th, 5th halfway, ridden and no extra 4 out, weakened
chased leaders, 4th halfway, slight mistake 6 out, improved to dispute entering straight, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression last, kept on same pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, improved to lead and dispute before 3 out, ridden and headed before 2 out, soon no extra
some progress into mid-division when mistake and unseated rider 5 out
chased leaders early, soon settled mid-division, progress into 4th 3 out, soon challenged, disputed next, led last, ridden and kept on well run-in
mid-division, closer in 6th after 12th, ridden 3 out, under pressure in 5th next, no impression in 4th last, kept on one pace
mid-division early, chased leaders after 6th, 6th halfway, weakened before 4 out, pulled up
always towards rear, bad mistake 5th, mistake 10th, slight mistake 6 out, ridden and no impression before 4 out, weakened and pulled up
AUVERGNAT (NAP) appears to have got in lightly. He was in touch and going well when unseating his rider at Cheltenham in January before finishing a very good fourth behind Cause Of Causes in the Glenfarclas there at the Festival. He also won over the cross country course at Punchestown in February and should have few problems reverting to regulation fences. Net D'Ecosse showed his liking for fast ground when just failing to concede 12lb to Swantykay at Down Royal while Stonehall Jack has been in good form though is 10lb higher than his last winning mark. Whatareudoingtome once again showed himself to be a very strong stayer when scoring over 3m6f at Punchestown and with conditions in his favour he looks the main threat.
Tulsa Jack (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Slightly slow 1st, tracked leaders, 8th at 10th, no impression 4 out, soon no extra, 9th of 19, dist behind Whatareudoingtome (9-10) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Fine Theatre (IRE) 12-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, 3rd from 6th, under pressure and no impression 4 out, dropped to 9th before straight and weakened, bad mistake last, 8th of 13, dist behind Sizing Codelco (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Kansas City Chief (IRE) 7-2fav (9-10) Mid-division, slow 1st, 7th halfway, towards rear and reminders approaching 4 out, no extra 3 out, weakened, tailed off, 8th of 10, dist behind Sutton Manor (11-9) at Thurles 3m hcp hvy in Feb.
Dare To Endeavour 50-1 (10-13) Soon mid-division, 9th at 10th, no extra and pulled up before 5 out, at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Captain Von Trappe (IRE) 22-1 (10-8) Mid-division early, collided with rival 9th, 13th at 10th, no impression and jumped left 7 out, pulled up before 4 out, at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Georges Conn (IRE) 18-1 (10-3) Tracked leaders, 6th at 10th, closed up before 4 out, soon on terms, led approaching straight, pressed 2 out and slight mistake, soon headed, dropped to 3rd before last, no extra, one pace, 3rd of 19, 8 1/4l behind Whatareudoingtome (9-10) at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Kilford (IRE) 7-1 (10-5) Disputed lead, not fluent 4th and headed, 4th before 7th, soon reminder, not fluent 8th, mistake 3 out and no extra, 9th of 12, 26l behind The Paparrazi Kid (11-9) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in Mar.
Whatareudoingtome (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Towards rear, 16th at 10th, progress and mistake 3 out, disputed 5th before straight, challenged and on terms last, soon led and stayed on best to quickly assert, won at Punchestown 3m 6f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr beating White Arm (9-13) by 5l, 19 ran.
Auvergnat (FR) 8-1 (11-4) Held up towards rear, hit 4th and 10th, headway 18th, close up 27th, chased leader 3 out to before next, soon outpaced, ridden and stayed on under pressure flat, no impression, 4th of 16, 11 1/2l behind Cause Of Causes (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m 6f (2) gs in Mar.
Phil's Magic (IRE) 10-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden entering straight, under pressure 3 out, no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Killaro Boy (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Air Command (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, closer in 2nd 5 out, mistake 3 out, soon ridden and no extra, 8th of 13, dist behind Killaro Boy (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Kick On Boss (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Led, ridden and headed 3 out, soon weakened quickly, last of 11, dist behind Miles To Memphis (11-7) at Navan 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Feb.
Full Cry (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, tailed off before 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Aintree 3m 1f hcp lst (1) gd in Apr.
Net D'Ecosse (FR) 7-1 (10-13) Chased leaders, 5th from 3rd, 6th and pushed along from 3 out, closed next, close 4th at last, stayed on well closing stages, just failed, 2nd of 11, shd behind Swantykay (10-4) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp gf in May.
Stonehall Jack (IRE) 6-1 (11-2) Led, slight mistake 3rd, clear when slight mistake and rider dropped whip 3 out, slight mistake again next and ridden, strongly pressed run-in and headed near line, 3rd of 9, hd behind Carole Rose (10-11) at Roscommon 3m 1f hcp gd in May.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear, took closer order from 4 out, ridden from 2 out, no impression in 8th from before last where slight mistake, 8th of 14, 17l behind Lucky Pat (11-10) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in Apr.
Coldstonesober (IRE) 7-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 11th of 18, dist behind Snugsborough Benny (11-4) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
