always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no extra in 11th entering straight, weakened
mid-division on outer, 9th halfway, went 5th entering straight and progress to lead 1f out, ridden and kept on well inside final furlong
mid-division, ran freely, 7th on inner halfway, pushed along and no impression entering straight, no extra from over 1f out
led, pushed along and headed approaching straight, 6th 2f out, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
held up in rear, never a factor, pushed along in 10th entering straight, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression under 2f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 3rd on outer halfway, progress to dispute briefly approaching straight, ridden in 3rd 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
mid-division, ran freely, 5th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 8th entering straight, kept on one pace from over 1f out
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, disputed approaching straight and ridden to lead over 2f out, under pressure and headed 1f out, no impression on winner inside final furlong
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th under 2f out and no impression 1f out, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 6th on outer halfway, progress into 3rd entering straight, ridden over 1f out and no impression in 4th inside final furlong
This doesn't look the strongest of bumpers so SOME NECK, a 100,000 euros son of Yeats, can make a successful start for top connections. Gurteen followed his easy victory between the flags at Dromahane with the runners-up spot in a Punchestown bumper, though he was still beaten a long way. Thekingofrocknroll made a very encouraging debut in what looked a decent contest on testing ground at Cork and has to be on the short-list while Broken Soul reverts to a bumper after almost defying a 100/1 starting price over hurdles at Navan a fortnight ago. Dixie Lee showed the benefit of her opening run in May with a promising effort three weeks later and is one to keep an eye on.
Catch My Drift (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) Always behind, no impression from 4f out, never a factor, 9th of 11, dist behind Showem Silver (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f hvy in Nov.
Gurteen (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Took keen hold early, soon chased leaders, closer in 4th 2 out, 3rd before straight, soon moderate 2nd, kept on same pace, 2nd of 21, 14l behind Min (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 2f mdn sft in Dec.
Rapid Fritz (IRE) Kutub gelding out of Another Pet.
Tailspin (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders early, soon mid-division, mistake 5th, soon towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 13th of 16, dist behind Yorkhill (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn hvy in Dec.
Thekingofrocknroll (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th 6f out, ridden over 4f out, no impression in 4th 3f out, kept on one pace, 4th of 11, 7 1/4l behind Mall Dini (12-0) at Cork 2m hvy in Mar.
Bomba Stick (FR) Early March gelding out of Inchala.
Broken Soul (IRE) 100-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, not fluent 4 out, progress in straight and 4th 2 out, led last, ridden and kept on run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 28, 1/2l behind Anibale Fly (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hvy in Dec.
Candlestick (IRE) Scorpion gelding out of Pescetto Lady.
Some Neck (FR) Yeats gelding out of Maternelle.
Wingoldandwearit (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, a little keen, not fluent 3 out, pushed along in 3rd into straight, slight mistake 2 out, soon no impression, one pace, 4th of 9, 10 1/4l behind Squouateur (11-2) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn Yielding in Nov.
Dixie Lee (IRE) 25-1 (10-13) Held up towards rear, progress into 7th 4f out, ridden in 6th over 2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, 2nd inside final furlong, kept on without reaching winner, 2nd of 10, 1 1/4l behind Kalanisi King (12-0) at Tramore 2m gd in May.
