towards rear, raced in 13th early, no impression from over 1f out
7th early, soon chased leaders, one pace under pressure 1f out
slowly into stride, held up, 8th early, pushed along over 3f out, kept on same pace from over 1f out
towards rear, 14th early, pushed along 5f out, reminders 4f out, no impression straight
3rd early, chased leaders, one pace under pressure 1f out
5th early, pushed along over 3f out, no impression under 2f out, soon no extra
took keen hold, held up, 12th early, raced on inner, headway travelling smoothly straight, switched right over 1f out and pushed along, ran on without threatening winner final furlong into 2nd near line
soon raced in 2nd, pushed along before straight, lost place and no impression from over 1f out
took keen hold, held up, 9th early, ridden to chase leaders straight, kept on same pace without threatening inside final furlong
slightly awkward leaving stalls, raced in 10th early, pushed along 3f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong
4th early, chased leaders, pushed along under 3f out, closed in 2nd over 1f out, one pace inside final furlong and dropped to 3rd near line
held up, not much room briefly early, soon raced in 16th, headway straight, kept on without threatening final furlong
slowly into stride, in rear, improved to chase leaders 5f out, soon pushed along, weakened over 3f out, soon eased
ridden to soon lead, pushed along before straight, ridden over 2f out and went on, reduced lead over 1f out, kept on well to assert inside final furlong
raced in 11th early, pushed along 4f out, kept on well without threatening final furlong
6th early, soon chased leaders, pushed along under 3f out, one pace 1f out
dwelt and slightly impeded start, towards rear, 15th early, pushed along over 3f out, no impression straight
ARD NA CARRAIG was beaten less than a length when runner-up over 1m5f here a week ago and gets the nod on that form. He finished ahead of several of these last time with Black Label in third and Pirolo, Repare Mon and Kalann all further behind. Temasek Star made a successful foray over to Wolverhampton in April while Bobabout returns to the Flat and is rated higher over hurdles than the likes of Hidden Diamond, Wood Breizh and Magnetic Force.
Magnetic Force (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Towards rear, 6th from 7th, closed up from 3 out, soon 2nd, not match winner and kept on same pace from before last, 2nd of 8, 5 1/2l behind Line View (11-6) at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jun.
Wood Breizh (FR) 20-1 (11-9) Towards rear on inner, slightly hampered at 2nd, no impression from 2 out, never a factor, 19th of 25, 25l behind Magic Of Light (10-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Black Label 10-1 (10-0) Mid-division, ridden and progress in straight, went 5th 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 3/4l behind Trump Card (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Sang Tiger (GER) 16-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride, towards rear, pushed along before straight, went 7th 1f out, kept on, 7th of 12, 4 1/4l behind St Lawrence Gap (9-7) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gf in May.
Ard Na Carraig 20-1 (9-12) Mid-division on inner, pushed along and progress under 2f out, 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong, no impression close home, 2nd of 14, 3/4l behind Trump Card (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Pirolo (IRE) 5-1 (9-12) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, headway approaching straight and ridden to challenge 1 1/2f out, no extra inside final furlong, 5th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Trump Card (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Bobabout (IRE) 11-4fav (10-10) Rear of mid-division, closer in 6th 4 out, improved into 2nd travelling well entering straight, ridden approaching last, kept on same pace in 2nd run-in, 2nd of 10, 5l behind Moonday Sun (11-7) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in May.
Repare Mon (IRE) 10-1 (9-9) Mid-division, ridden 2f out and some progress over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 14, 2 3/4l behind Trump Card (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Temasek Star (IRE) 7-4fav (9-10) Held up towards rear, headway over 2f out, went 3rd over 1f out, ridden and switch right last 50 yards, kept on to lead post, won at Wolverhampton 1m 6f hcp (6) pol in Apr beating With Hindsight (9-2) by shd, 8 ran.
Our Rachael (IRE) 4-1jfav (9-8) Rear of mid-division, ridden in 9th 2f out, no impression, 7th of 14, 6 3/4l behind Duchessofflorence (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Jan.
Kalann (IRE) 20-1 (9-5) Towards rear, pushed along entering straight, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, never a factor, 10th of 14, 4 3/4l behind Trump Card (9-1) at Leopardstown 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Silken Thomas (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Held up towards rear, ridden in 5th and no impression before straight, no extra after 3 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 7, 14 1/2l behind Dorans River (11-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Jun.
Hidden Diamond (IRE) 40-1 (12-0) 11th of 24, dist behind Mr Boss Man (12-3) at Punchestown 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Eight And Bob 20-1 (8-13) Reminders early, soon chased leaders, ridden in 8th entering straight, no impression, 9th of 18, 8l behind Ben Rumson (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
King's Wharf (IRE) 16-1 (11-1) Mid-division, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, 12 1/4l behind Deans Road (10-11) at Listowel 2m 3f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Streak 33-1 (8-8) Rear of mid-division, no impression straight, never a factor, 12th of 18, 11 1/2l behind Ben Rumson (8-11) at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gd in Jun.
Lady Million (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Slowly into stride and always behind, ridden and no impression straight, 7th of 8, 19 3/4l behind Harbour Beacon (9-5) at Dundalk 1m 3f mdn pol in Apr.
Zauffaly (FR) 16-1 (9-5) Pushed along briefly early, prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along again approaching straight, weakened, eased inside final furlong, tailed off, 11th of 14, dist behind Landikusic (9-0) at Dundalk 1m mdn pol in Dec.
