towards rear, progress in 4th over 4f out, 3rd approaching straight, ridden in 2nd and no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, no extra in 8th 4f out, weakened, completely tailed off
always towards rear, pushed along and no impression in 7th 4f out, weakened, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along in 6th entering straight, no extra
made all, travelling well entering straight, drew 5 lengths clear over 1f out, stayed on well, easily
chased leaders, 6th halfway, 5th entering straight, no extra under 2f out
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden straight and no impression on winner in 3rd over 1f out, no extra final furlong
towards rear, progress outer approaching straight, ridden and no impression in 4th under 2f out, kept on one pace into 3rd final 100 yards
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and dropped to rear over 5f out, weakened, completely tailed off
Beyond The Obvious did a bit better at Thurles but needs plenty more but Kalanisi King shouldn't have to improve much from his second to Fearachain at Listowel to get involved. Midsommarkransen was well supported on his debut at Thurles and very nearly pulled it off but this looks yet another bumper victory for Willie Mullins. The champion trainer has entered both UP FOR REVIEW, who beat the useful Pulled Mussel easily at Knockanard in February, and the newcomer Arbor Run, who is bred to be a chaser. Preference is for the former who can give his rider yet another victory in this sphere.
Beyond The Obvious (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Held up, mainly 5th, progress into 4th 3f out, ridden into 3rd and no impression on leaders 2f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 6, 9l behind Bellshill (11-11) at Thurles 2m NH flat sft in Nov.
Duffys All Set (IRE) Royal Anthem gelding out of Duffys Lamb.
Kalanisi King (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, ridden into 6th 3f out, 4th 1 1/2f out, kept on final furlong to 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 10, 2 1/4l behind Fearachain (11-7) at Listowel 2m NH flat gd in Sep.
Midsommarkransen (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, progress into 4th 6f out, ridden into 3rd 2f out, 2nd over 1f out, hung left inside final furlong, no impression on winner and kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 1 1/4l behind Neatly Put (11-6) at Thurles 2m NH flat gd in Nov.
Up For Review (IRE) 4-1 (12-2) Ld/disp, ld from 6th & slow 8th, 2l adv gng well 6out, 3l adv gng best last, row, v impressive, won at Knockanard 3m ire ptp in Feb beating Pulled Mussel (12-2) by 6l, 11 ran.
Valgor Du Ronceray (FR) 10-1 (11-4) Chased leader in 7th, no impression on clear leader entering straight, ridden in moderate 5th 2f out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 11l behind Value At Risk (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo NH flat in Dec '13.
Arbor Run (IRE) Flemensfirth gelding out of Maghanns Pride.
Robin Thyme (IRE) Robin Des Champs gelding out of Boragh Thyme.
Dairy Herd (IRE) 25-1 (10-11) Rear of mid-division, never a factor, no extra 3f out, eased, tailed off, 11th of 13, well behind Round Tower (11-7) at Down Royal 2m NH flat in Nov.
Peter The Mayo Man (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, closer in moderate 8th and ridden entering straight, kept on one paced from 2f out, 5th of 13, 15l behind Identity Thief (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m 4yo NH flat in Nov.
