ran loose before start, tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, ridden in 3rd under 2f out and no impression in 6th 1f out, no extra
chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 2f out and 3rd over 1f out, ridden and no extra inside final furlong
tracked leaders and led after 1f, ridden and headed under 2f out, dropped to 5th 1f out and no extra inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 11th halfway, pushed along on outer entering straight, ridden and no impression in 9th over 1f out, under pressure and kept on well inside final furlong
always prominent, 4th halfway, 3rd on outer approaching straight and progress to lead under 2f out, ridden and headed 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong
held up towards rear, never a factor, 10th halfway, ridden and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along entering straight and no impression in 8th over 1f out, ridden and kept on inside final furlong
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along over 2f out and ridden into 4th 1f out, under pressure and kept on inside final furlong to go 2nd close home
dwelt, in rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, ridden and kept on one pace from over 1f out
always towards rear, never a factor, 12th halfway and soon pushed along, no impression in 10th over 2f out, no extra and eased inside final 100 yards
led early, tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden in 4th under 2f out and no impression over 1f out, no extra
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression in 12th approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, eased final furlong
mid-division 7th halfway, progress on outer into 5th 2f out and led 1f out, kept on well under hands and heels inside final furlong
TEMPO MAC (NAP) has won five times over hurdles since last appearing on the Flat and a mark of 57 should be exploited here, especially as Gary Halpin is one of the more experienced young riders in the race. Glib Speech has only had five starts and has improved with each run so he's likely to prove better than a 64-rated handicapper in time. Loyalty Card scored over hurdles earlier this month and is another likely to climb the ratings before long while Bobskier, who won this in 2014, loves this sort of trip on fast going as he showed when gaining a surprise victory at Fairyhouse last week. Whippers Dream hasn't had much racing for his age but it was testing ground when he scored at Tipperary last month while last year's winner House Limit has been racing over fences.
Glib Speech (IRE) 12-1 (9-12) Mid-division, progress entering straight, 5th when short of room briefly under 2f out, soon ridden, went 3rd 1f out, kept on inside final furlong, 3rd of 14, 1l behind Tortueuse (8-10) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Honor Oak (IRE) 7-2 (9-6) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along approaching straight and no extra 2f out, weakened, 11th of 13, 29 1/4l behind Miss Ballygally (8-13) at Tipperary 1m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Loyalty Card (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, improved to lead before 5th where slight mistake, 5-lengths clear before 4 out, reduced advantage before 2 out where pressed, ridden before last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Tramore 2m hcp gd in Jun beating Shan Dun Na Ngall (10-4) by 1/2l, 10 ran.
Tempo Mac (IRE) 14-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 7th at 6th (usual 3 out), ridden in 8th entering straight, no impression, 6th of 13, 6 1/4l behind Bamako Moriviere (11-8) at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in Jun.
House Limit (IRE) 8-1 (10-12) Mid-division and 4th before 6 out, went 3rd after 4 out and further progress into 2nd after next, ridden after 2 out and challenged run-in, kept on without matching winner, 2nd of 8, 1 1/2l behind Ballyfinboy (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Jun.
Rock Montjeu (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Towards rear, slight mistake 3 out, soon ridden, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace from before last, 8th of 13, 28 1/4l behind Let's Dance (10-9) at Sligo 2m mdn Good - Yielding in May.
Bobskier (IRE) 25-1 (8-8) Mid-division, 8th 3f out, ridden in 6th on outer 2f out, headway to lead under 1f out, stayed on well, won at Fairyhouse 1m 4f hcp gf in Jun beating Ondamoura (9-1) by 1 1/4l, 14 ran.
Rockview Emperor (IRE) 20-1 (8-13) Soon mid-division, 8th approaching straight, went moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 5l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Abrahams Blessing (IRE) 14-1 (8-11) Slightly slow away and always in rear, pushed along from 4f out, detatched from 3f out and soon eased, last of 14, dist behind Brokopondo (9-11) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in May.
Fast On (IRE) 9-1 (8-10) Mid-division, pushed along early straight, kept on same pace from 1f out, 8th of 16, 3 3/4l behind Zorba The Greek (10-0) at Gowran Park 1m 1f hcp gf in May.
Coral Cluster (IRE) 20-1 (8-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden from 2f out and bumped, slightly hampered 1f out, no impression inside final furlong and kept on same pace, 5th of 14, 4 1/4l behind Busy Bush (8-10) at Listowel 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Glance Of Doon (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 4 out, pulled up before 3 out, at Tramore 2m 5f mdn gd in Jun.
Papal Motel (IRE) 20-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, 7th and slightly hampered halfway, ridden under 3f out, and no impression over 1f out, kept on one pace, 8th of 23, 10 1/2l behind Ceol Na Nog (9-6) at Navan 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Whippers Dream (IRE) 11-2 (9-5) Held up, disputed 10th approaching straight, no impression and kept on without threatening from over 1f out, 4th of 17, 5 1/2l behind Elusive In Paris (10-1) at Fairyhouse 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
Artiste Celebre (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Mid-division, 8th halfway, pushed along entering straight and 9th 2f out, no impression from over 1f out, 11th of 15, 7 1/2l behind Mademoiselle Penny (10-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp gf in May.
Emigrated (IRE) 20-1 (9-0) Tracked leader in 2nd, pushed along and lost place over 2f out, soon no extra and weakened, 8th of 9, 19l behind No Biggie (8-5) at Leopardstown 1m 2f hcp gf in Jun.
