soon chased leaders, 6th after 5th, closer in 3rd approaching straight, pushed along and effort 2 out, one pace under pressure run-in
mid-division early, keen, 10th after 5th, raced on outer straight and one pace
led and clear early, joined approaching straight, soon regained narrow lead, stayed on best to assert run-in
mid-division early, slight mistake 2nd, soon raced on outer, closer in 4th after 5th, no extra and one pace straight
mid-division early, 7th after 5th, slight mistake 6th, pushed along to chase leaders approaching straight, no impression when jumped right 2 out, one pace
mid-division, a little keen, 12th after 5th, slow jump 4 out, soon pushed along, no impression when switched right approaching 2 out, one pace
soon chased leaders, keen, 3rd after 5th, no extra from before straight
waited with, 11th after 5th, pushed along briefly approaching 4 out, soon reminder and no danger
chased leader, keen, soon prominent, pushed along approaching straight, no extra and not fluent 2 out, one pace
waited with, keen, closer in 8th after 5th, soon prominent, on terms approaching straight, soon narrowly headed, slight mistake last, one pace run-in
waited with, slight mistake 1st, last after 5th, soon some headway, pushed along after 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening straight
waited with, keen, 14th after 5th, some headway and slight mistake 3 out, kept on same pace without threatening
mid-division, 9th after 5th, pushed along after 4 out, no extra and mistake 3 out
mid-division early, 13th after 5th, soon dropped to rear and pushed along, no danger
chased leaders, slow jump 1st, slight mistake 3rd, not fluent 5th and some slight mistakes after, not much room briefly on inner after 4 out, kept on same pace from next
BELFAST BANTER has been carrying a penalty for his bumper victory in the UK and has come up against smart opposition the last twice. He can put matters right in what looks a moderate opener. Arthur Fonzarelli put his jumping problems behind at Wexford and though beaten a long way should have had his confidence boosted. One For Joe is probably better over further while General Clermont also looked as though a longer trip would suit when third at Clonmel in March.
Belfast Banter (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) Raced in 3rd, took closer order before 8th, 2nd approaching 2 out, under pressure from last, soon no impression and one pace, 2nd of 4, 8l behind Jon Snow (11-8) at Galway 2m 5f Yielding in Jul.
Usain Boat (IRE) 200-1 (11-8) Chased leaders and off pace, no extra from 3 out, 9th of 14, dist behind N'golo (12-0) at Galway 2m 1f mdn sft in Jul.
Arthur Fonzarelli (IRE) 4-1 (11-6) Led, headed before 4th, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, lost place before 2 out and soon no extra, weakened, 5th of 12, 28 1/2l behind Hybery (12-0) at Wexford 2m mdn Yielding - Soft in Aug.
Bowser (IRE) 200-1 (12-2) Soon mid-division, reminder early, reminders again from halfway, soon no danger, tailed off, 10th of 12, dist behind Ruaille Buaille (11-9) at Tramore 2m gd in Aug.
Minella Moment (IRE) 33-1 (12-0) Waited with, 7th after 6th, pushed along from 3 out, no impression approaching 2 out, one pace, 8th of 12, 25 1/2l behind Banjo (12-0) at Tramore 2m mdn gd in Aug.
One For Joe (IRE) 9-1 (11-10) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, progress into 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, under pressure in 4th before 2 out, left 3rd 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 17, dist behind Lord Royal (11-10) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hvy in Jan.
Rio Storm (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) A little unruly at start, slowly away and lost ground, in rear, pushed along 4th, slightly impeded after 5th, no extra from before 3 out, pulled up straight, at Limerick 2m mdn Yielding in Jul.
Steps Match (IRE) 50-1 (12-0) Waited with, soon towards rear, not fluent 8th, no impression when not fluent 3 out, 9th of 15, dist behind Chead Solas (12-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Top Question (IRE) 66-1 (12-0) Soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 6th, pushed along briefly approaching next, soon pushed along again, slight mistake 4 out, no impression before straight, 11th of 16, dist behind Diamond Kut (12-0) at Cork 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Aug.
General Clermont (FR) 20-1 (11-7) Ran freely and chased leaders early, slight mistakes 1st and 2nd, held up after 3rd, 5th halfway, closer in 3rd after 3 out, ridden in 4th before 2 out, no impression in 3rd before last where slight mistake, kept on one pace, 3rd of 7, 18 1/2l behind Cafe Con Leche (11-7) at Clonmel 2m mdn hvy in Mar.
Bright Sunbird (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Waited with towards rear, slow jump 1st, fell 4th, at Cork 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Kitty Galore (IRE) 100-1 (10-11) Led, headed after 7th, reminders and weakened quickly after next, completely tailed off, 12th of 17, dist behind Sailingtobyzantium (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn sft in Dec.
Satin Sun (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Mid-division, mistake 6th, progress into 5th 3 out, soon ridden, moderate 4th entering straight, kept on one pace, 4th of 16, 34 3/4l behind Farmix (11-6) at Clonmel 2m mdn sft in Mar.
Shannon Gray (IRE) 80-1 (11-9) Disputed lead, headed from 4th, weakened from before 8th, pulled up 3 out, at Limerick 2m 4f mdn Yielding in Jul.
Its All Grace (IRE) 50-1 (10-7) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, mistake 5th and dropped towards rear before next, not fluent 3 out, soon no extra, 8th of 9, dist behind Cafe Con Leche (11-7) at Limerick 2m hvy in Mar.
Lobato (IRE) Imperial Monarch gelding out of Lobatica.
Springsteen's Girl (IRE) 22-1 (11-1) Waited with, soon towards rear, pushed along from 4 out, slight mistake 3 out and no extra, 11th of 13, 33 1/4l behind She Tops The Lot (11-1) at Bellewstown 2m 1f mdn gd in Jul.
