slowly into stride, towards rear, ridden and some headway early straight, moderate 6th 2f out, no extra from over 1f out
held up towards rear, headway travelling well on outer early straight, pushed along to lead 2f out, ridden over 1f out and soon headed, kept on one pace, no impression on winner closing stages
slowly away, pushed along early and detached, pushed along again halfway, some headway in moderate 7th 2f out, 6th 1f out, no extra
soon led, headed after 4f, remained prominent until 5f out, pushed along and lost place entering straight, soon weakened, eased, completely tailed off
pushed along early and prominent, led after 4f, went clear from 5f out and 8 lengths lead entering straight, ridden and headed 2f out, dropped to 4th 1f out, no extra final furlong
mid-division, moderate 5th halfway, dropped towards rear and ridden early straight, weakened and eased, tailed off
mid-division, moderate 6th halfway, pushed along and closer in 4th over 2f out, 3rd and ridden 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
chased leaders, 3rd halfway, moderate 2nd and ridden early straight, soon no impression and 5th 2f out, no extra
broke well, tracked leaders, moderate 4th halfway, pushed along early straight, ridden and headway 2f out, led early final furlong, kept on well closing stages
The incredible Tiger Roll returns to action, racing on the level for the first time since finishing second in a Dundalk maiden in 2016. A Triumph Hurdle winner, the first of five victories at Cheltenham, and dual Grand National hero, he begins his journey to another crack at the Aintree spectacular. Princess Vega may also end up at Cheltenham judging by her impressive debut over hurdles at Tramore in May while Jesse Evans has also looked a smart prospect in winning a bumper and a maiden hurdle in very convincing style. Ilmig started out with Aidan O'Brien but never ran until transferred to Jessica Harrington and chasing home Arcadian Sunrise over 2m at Thurles. O'Brien runs GREEK GLADIATOR here and he gets the vote after last week's third over 1m4f at the Curragh, his first start for a year. Ciel D'afrique also takes a step up in trip after a fine run behind the smart Mt Leinster at Galway.
Elusive Gigolo (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, mistake 1st, 6th at 4th, ridden and no impression in 5th before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 9, 18 1/4l behind Le Figaro Faoudel (11-10) at Listowel 2m mdn gd in Sep.
Jesse Evans (IRE) 11-10fav (11-9) Chased leaders, 3rd from halfway, not fluent 3 out, improved to dispute lead before next where again not fluent, led before last and stretched clear run-in, easily, won at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Oct beating Wojood (11-9) by 8l, 14 ran.
Tiger Roll (IRE) 8-11fav (11-4) Mid-division, headway and in touch halfway, went 2nd after 25th, driven and unable to quicken after 2 out, ridden and kept on under pressure before last, weakened flat, 2nd of 14, 17l behind Easysland (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m 6f (2) sft in Mar.
Yaha Fizz (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Prominent, pushed along over 4f out, soon lost position and slightly impeded, 9th over 3f out, weakened, 10th of 11, dist behind Mt Leinster (11-12) at Curragh 1m 4f sft in Oct.
Bridge Native (IRE) 15-8fav (11-10) Settled behind leaders, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 4 out, closer next, progress into moderate 2nd before straight, ridden to close on leader before 2 out, no impression before last where slight mistake, kept on same pace, 2nd of 8, 2 1/4l behind Kitty Galore (10-3) at Limerick 2m hcp sft in Oct.
Princess Vega (IRE) 5-4fav (11-0) Tracked leaders on inner, mistake 1st and not fluent 5th, headway into 2nd after 4 out, led 2 out, pushed along to assert approaching last and drew clear run-in, won at Tramore 2m mdn gd in May beating So Enjoy (11-0) by 7 1/2l, 14 ran.
Autumn Evening 12-1 (9-7) A little awkward away from stalls, soon led, headed soon after 2f, prominent, pushed along and effort straight, soon slightly impeded and kept on same pace final furlong, 8th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Lugnaquilla (9-2) at Tipperary 1m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Sep.
Greek Gladiator (IRE) 10-1 (9-7) Soon chased leaders, 6th approaching halfway, soon pushed along and reminder, chased winner and no impression inside final furlong, one pace and dropped to 3rd near finish, 3rd of 17, 3 3/4l behind Flor De La Luna (9-2) at Curragh 1m 4f mdn sft in Oct.
Ilmig (IRE) 14-1 (9-7) Held up towards rear, progress into 5th entering straight, ridden to close on outer 2f out, pressed leaders 1 1/2f out, 2nd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, no chance with winner, 2nd of 13, 3 3/4l behind Arcadian Sunrise (10-2) at Thurles 2m mdn sft in Oct.
Ciel D'afrique (IRE) 5-2 (11-3) Prominent, 5th 4f out, travelled well 2f out, progress and edged right over 1f out, 3rd under 1f out, ridden into 2nd final 100 yards, kept on, held, 2nd of 16, 1 1/4l behind Mt Leinster (12-0) at Galway 1m 4f mdn sft in Jul.
