raced in remote 6th, remote 7th before 6th, some headway from next, soon remote 5th, pushed along from 4 out, no impression from before next, weakened
soon raced in remote 5th, remote 4th at 5th, jumped slightly left at times, closer order approaching straight, kept on same pace from between last 2
soon raced in remote 3rd, closer order approaching straight, stumbled slightly 2 out, kept on same pace from between last 2
towards rear and well off pace, some headway in 6th approaching straight, one pace from before 2 out
towards rear and well off pace, remote 6th before 6th, pushed along and some headway from 4 out, 5th and closer order approaching straight, soon chased leaders, kept on same pace between last 2
disputed lead, led from 3rd and clear of remainder with 2nd, slight mistake 5th, came back to field approaching straight but still travelling smoothly, asserted between last 2, slight mistake last, stayed on well run-in, comfortably
disputed lead, mistake 3rd and headed, clear of remainder with winner after, came back to field approaching straight, not match winner from between last 2 and slight mistake last, one pace
raced in remote 4th early, remote 5th at 5th, under pressure from 4 out, no danger approaching straight in last, not fluent 3 out, weakened
A very nice prize and a tight handicap but BALLYOISIN is running so well on ground that suits that a hat-trick looks on the cards and he can repeat last year's victory. His latest successes have come over further including at Grade 3 level on this track and as he's only seven there should be more to come. Devils Bride, runner-up a year ago, hasn't been in that kind of form and may be waiting for Galway as he fell at the last when in contention in the Plate last year. Bel Ami De Sivola has some smart form to his credit and isn't badly treated though would probably need easier ground conditions over this trip. Azzuri is 3-7 over fences and enters the fray after several good runs on the Flat so he looks a threat with his low weight. Our Dougal will have conditions to his liking and goes well around here so he's another to consider in receipt of two stone from the selection.
Rock The World (IRE) 20-1 (11-11) Towards rear, not fluent 5 out, headway under pressure after 3 out, kept on same pace, never near leaders, 9th of 22, 21l behind Le Prezien (11-8) at Cheltenham 2m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Don't Touch It (IRE) 40-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, slight mistake 5th, slow next and soon dropped towards rear, detached after 3 out, weakened, completely tailed off, last of 11, dist behind Joey Sasa (11-0) at Tipperary 2m (1) gd in Jul.
Devils Bride (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, pushed along and dropped towards rear 3 out, no extra in straight, last of 9, 19 3/4l behind Supreme Vinnie (9-10) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in May.
Tell Us More (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Always behind, jumped left, bumped at 5th, jumped badly left 3 out, no impression, last of 9, dist behind Un De Sceaux (11-12) at Punchestown 2m (1) Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Bel Ami De Sivola (FR) 8-1 (10-13) Held up, 10th from 11th, closer in 5th approaching straight, chased leaders and slight mistake 2 out, soon no extra, one pace, 3rd of 18, 13l behind Kemboy (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp sft in Apr.
Azzuri 3-1fav (9-10) Raced in 10th early, soon 7th, improved to chase winner 2f out, kept on well final furlong, not quite get there, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Dawn Hoofer (8-9) at Curragh 1m 4f gf in Jun.
Our Dougal (IRE) 11-1 (11-6) Led, ridden 2 out, soon strongly pressed, hampered by loose horse and mistake at last, headed inside final furlong, kept on same pace close home, 2nd of 10, 3/4l behind Monbeg Chit Chat (10-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Rightville Boy (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Raced 4th, not fluent at 2nd, 3rd at 4th, 4th at 8th, no extra run-in and dropped to 6th close home, 6th of 13, 14 1/4l behind Donegal Tuesday (10-7) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp hvy in Mar.
Ballyoisin (IRE) 4-6fav (11-10) Made all at fast pace, jumped well, clear from 4th, reduced advantage 4 out, went clear again from 2 out, stayed on strongly run-in, easily, won at Punchestown 2m 5f gd in Jun beating Woodland Opera (11-10) by 8l, 8 ran.
