chased clear leader in 2nd, closer entering straight, ridden to dispute at last, soon narrow advantage and kept on under pressure, headed final stride
chased clear leader in 3rd, moderate 4th early straight, no extra
led and soon clear, reduced advantage entering straight, jumped left 2 out and soon strongly pressed, narrowly headed soon after last, kept on one pace under pressure run-in, no extra closing stages
chased clear leader in 4th, no extra entering straight, weakened
chased clear leader in 5th, pushed along after 4 out, soon no extra
held up in rear, headway to go 3rd entering straight, driven along and joined issue at last, kept on under pressure to lead final stride
Fully Funded has a Grade 2 penalty for his victory at Navan in November and only ran twice subsequently so may just need this. CANALY was 20l behind Cottrelsbooley at Leopardstown in December but has made enormous strides since and completed a hat-trick with a flawless display at Gowran. This longer trip will suit and he can continue his winning ways. Cottrelsbooley was injured when long odds-on here in March and could need his comeback run while there was obviously something amiss with Our Girl Salley as she attempted a six-timer at Fairyhouse in April and she's another who may need the outing. Launchpad landed a minor race at Thurles and had little chance in the Grade 1 Anniversary Hurdle at Aintree while the progressive Owega Star will need to step up on his recent Listowel success though at least he'll be fit enough.
Fully Funded (USA) 7-1 (11-8) Led, headed 5th, 3rd halfway, pushed along 3 out, ridden in last and no extra 2 out, kept on one pace, 4th of 5, 10l behind Hidden Cyclone (11-6) at Leopardstown 2m 4f nov hdl Grade 2 (1) sft in Jan.
Canaly (IRE) 8-1 (11-7) Chased leader in 2nd, improved to lead before straight, ridden and challenged 2 out, kept on well from before last, won at Gowran Park 2m nh nov hdl in Apr beating The Bull Hayes (11-8) by 3l, 10 ran.
Cottrelsbooley (IRE) 4-7fav (11-8) Attempted to make all, headed and weakened rapidly after 4th, tailed off when pulled up after 3 out, in a race won by Dilshaan's Prize (11-8) at Naas 2m nh nov hdl sft in Mar, 6 ran.
Our Girl Salley (IRE) 3-1fav (11-3) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway into 3rd before 3 out, ridden entering straight, no extra in 6th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 12, 26l behind Knockfierna (11-3) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) (4yo+) gd in Apr.
Launchpad 28-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, lost place approaching 6th, well behind before 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 9, well behind Zarkandar (11-0) at Aintree 2m 4yo hdl Grade 1 (1) gs in Apr.
Owega Star (IRE) 7-1 (11-8) Soon chased leaders, moderate 5th after 4 out, progress from before next, disputed lead from before 2 out, led before last, driven clear run-in, won at Listowel 2m mdn hdl hvy in Sep beating Run With The Wind (11-12) by 4l, 11 ran.
Liscahill Karella (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, some headway into moderate 12th 2 out, kept on one pace, 10th of 24, well behind Il Fenomeno (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn hdl.
