tracked leader in 2nd early, led from 3rd and made rest, jumped well, pushed along and clear 2 out, reminder and reduced advantage inside final furlong, stayed on well close home
mid-division early, dropped to rear halfway, no impression
tracked leaders, went 2nd 5 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, kept on same pace in 2nd final furlong
rear of mid-division when fell at 1st
always towards rear, bad mistake 3rd, never a factor
rear of mid-division, ridden in moderate 6th after 4 out, soon no impression
led slight mistake 2nd, headed next, dropped to 3rd 5 out, soon ridden and weakened
tracked leaders, ridden in 3rd after 3 out, kept on same pace in 3rd final furlong
always towards rear, jumped right 5 out, never a factor
in rear, mistake and unseated rider at 5th
tracked leaders, ridden in 4th 3 out, soon no impression on leaders
always behind, slight mistake 2nd, moderate 7th 3 out, no impression
Chris's Dream is a proper staying type who won a Grade 3 over hurdles at Clonmel before running well for a long way in the Albert Bartlett at Cheltenham. But he's up against a couple with decent form over fences including Kagney, not beaten far on his debut at Kilbeggan in April and another who will stay further in time,and GUN DIGGER. The latter did well to win a bumper and a novices' hurdle as he's always looked a chaser. He made a very encouraging start behind Dr Mikey at Gowran and the winner could give the form a boost in the previous race. Shady Operator is very lightly raced but has some smart form to his credit over hurdles, especially when runner-up to Sharjah at Gowran last November, so he's an obvious threat on his chasing bow
Chris's Dream (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Tracked leader, led 7th, headed 3 out, chased clear leader, lost place next, weakened before last, tailed off, 9th of 20, dist behind Kilbricken Storm (11-5) at Cheltenham 3m (1) sft in Mar.
Disco Musik (FR) 100-1 (11-12) Chased leaders early, 5th halfway, no extra 4 out, soon no impression, mistake and unseated rider last, at Punchestown 2m gd in Nov.
Gun Digger (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th after 6th, under pressure before straight, soon no impression, kept on without threatening run-in, 3rd of 13, 3l behind Dr Mikey (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f Yielding in Nov.
Kagney (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, disputed lead 3rd, led 3 out, mistake next, soon ridden, clear before last, strongly pressed early run-in, headed inside final furlong, no extra, 2nd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Camlann (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f Yielding - Soft in Apr.
King's War (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Soon towards rear, not go with leaders after 6th, 12th approaching 3 out, progress and impeded 2 out, 6th approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening, 5th of 15, 10 3/4l behind Court Maid (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp gd in Nov.
Last Man Standing (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 8th halfway, progress into 5th 5 out, mistake 4 out, ridden 3 out, left 2nd 2 out, no impression on winner before last, kept on one pace, 2nd of 18, 4 1/2l behind Allardyce (11-12) at Cork 2m 5f Yielding in Nov.
School Lane (IRE) 80-1 (11-1) Led or disputed lead to 11th, soon behind, struggling 5 out, tailed off, last of 5, dist behind Red Indian (11-1) at Ayr 2m 5f (4) hvy in Nov.
Shady Operator (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) A little keen, soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, slight mistakes 3 out and 2 out, challenged and on terms run-in, kept on well, just denied at finish, 2nd of 17, shd behind Antey (11-12) at Punchestown 2m sft in Apr.
Steer Clear (IRE) 11-8fav (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, progress into 2nd entering straight, ridden before 2 out, under pressure in 3rd approaching 2 out where left 2nd and slightly hampered, soon no impression on winner, kept on one pace, 2nd of 10, 21l behind R'evelyn Pleasure (11-12) at Clonmel 2m 3f mdn hvy in Mar.
The Brig (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) In rear, mistake 2nd, no impression from 4 out, some modest late progress, 5th of 10, 24 1/2l behind Quamino (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f gd in Nov.
The Conditional (IRE) 2-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 3rd 2 out, no impression on winner in 3rd before last, went 2nd inside final furlong, kept on same pace, 2nd of 5, 3 3/4l behind Moonshine Bay (11-10) at Down Royal 3m gd in May.
Tara Mia (IRE) 50-1 (11-3) Held up behind leaders, 5th halfway, weakened 4 out, completely tailed off, last of 7, dist behind Judgement Day (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f gd in Nov.
