chased leaders early, a little slow at 5th, 5th from 7th, pushed along from 4 out in rear, no extra from before last, weakened
soon chased leaders, 3rd from 7th, soon 4th, pushed along from 2 out, dropped to 7th before last, no extra and one pace after
chased leaders, a little slow at 6th, 6th from 7th, slight mistake 4 out, 5th at last, effort and edged left run-in, gained narrow lead closing stages, kept on well
chased leaders, 4th from 7th, soon closed up, on terms from 8th, soon headed, slight mistake 11th, on terms again after 2 out, led approaching straight, soon joined, headed before last, no extra and one pace after
soon led and a little keen, not fluent 1st and 2nd, headed 3rd, prominent, not fluent 9th, pushed along approaching straight, challenged from before last, kept on without matching principals closing stages
prominent, led 3rd, joined from 8th, soon led again, joined after 2 out, headed approaching straight, soon back on terms, regained lead before last, narrowly headed and rider lost right iron closing stages, kept on well
waited with towards rear, closed and not much room straight, soon switched right, 6th at last, effort run-in, kept on without matching principals closing stages
waited with towards rear, closed and effort and pushed along approaching straight, challenged from before last, kept on without matching front pair closing stages
KEMBOY's reappearance has been eagerly awaited and he can repeat last year's victory over Monalee, the first of three Grade 1's. His brilliant victory at Aintree over Clan Des Obeaux has been well and truly boosted while he looked even better when beating stable companion and Gold Cup hero Al Boum Photo in the Punchestown version. Presenting Percy started favourite for the Gold Cup at Cheltenham but finished lame and produced a very encouraging comeback behind Min in the John Durkan so he's greatly respected as is recent Down Royal Champion Chase winner Road To Respect, who won this in 2017 though was 7l behind the selection last year.
Anibale Fly (FR) 25-1 (11-10) Soon raced in 4th, 5th from 7th, dropped to last before 4 out, soon no extra, tailed off, last of 9, dist behind Min (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Bellshill (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 4th halfway, mistake 6 out, pushed along and no impression in 3rd before 2 out, no extra approaching last, 4th of 8, 28 3/4l behind Kemboy (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f (1) Yielding - Soft in May.
Delta Work (FR) 2-1 (11-10) Held up in touch behind leaders, mistakes 7th and 11th, mistake 3 out and dropped to last briefly, soon ridden, under pressure in 4th 2 out, no impression, 4th and mistake at last, 4th of 5, 15 3/4l behind Road To Respect (11-10) at Down Royal 3m (1) sft in Nov.
Jett (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, dropped to 4th before 6 out where mistake, ridden in rear 3 out, stayed on into 3rd entering straight, 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 9 1/2l behind Douvan (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Kemboy (FR) 13-8fav (11-10) Always prominent, ran freely, headway to dispute 3rd and led from 6th, joined 6 out, led again before 4 out, strongly pressed and mistake 2 out, ridden and asserted approaching last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Punchestown 3m 1f (1) Yielding - Soft in May beating Al Boum Photo (11-10) by 2l, 8 ran.
Monalee (IRE) 9-4 (11-10) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, ridden entering straight, under pressure in 3rd 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 17l behind Douvan (11-5) at Clonmel 2m 4f (1) Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Presenting Percy 10-1 (11-10) Soon raced in 5th, 6th at 4th, took closer order 7th and soon raced in 4th, 2nd from 3 out, soon 3rd, not match front pair from after 2 out, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 9, 3 1/4l behind Min (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f (1) sft in Dec.
Road To Respect (IRE) 5-2 (11-10) Held up in touch in rear, progress into 3rd 3 out, headway to dispute lead before next, ridden from 2 out, led before last, stayed on well under pressure inside final furlong, won at Down Royal 3m (1) sft in Nov beating Clan Des Obeaux (11-10) by 4l, 5 ran.
Balko Des Flos (FR) 6-4 (11-0) Led, joined briefly 3rd, headed after 6th, disputed lead again from 8th, headed after 3 out, no impression in 3rd and slight mistake next, no extra approaching last, 4th of 5, 35 1/2l behind Footpad (11-0) at Thurles 2m 6f lst (1) sft in Nov.
