led and soon clear, took keen hold, reduced advantage 2 out, ridden and headed before last, dropped to moderate 4th at last, no impression
tracked leaders, took keen hold, went moderate 3rd at 4th, 3rd and slight mistake 3 out, ridden in 4th and bad mistake 2 out, no impression
tracked leaders early, mid-division at halfway, ridden in remote 7th 3 out, no impression
mid-division, progress into moderate 5th 2 out, soon ridden, 4th entering straight, went 3rd before last, kept on without threatening leaders run-in
tracked leader in moderate 2nd, closer 2nd 2 out, ridden in 3rd entering straight, went 2nd again before last, kept on same pace in 2nd inside final furlong
always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, never a factor
tracked leaders in 3rd, niggled along briefly in 4th 4 out, ridden in 3rd 2 out, headway to lead before last, stayed on well inside final furlong
always behind, never a factor, trailing from 4 out
rear of mid-division, progress into moderate 5th and mistake 3 out, dropped to 6th and mistake next, no impression
Willie Mullins has won five of the last six of these and has three entries. Cash Back may prove the best of the trio after just failing to hold off stable companion Mister Blue Sky in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse and looks the main threat to GARDENS OF BABYLON (NAP). Joseph O'Brien's charge was also narrowly beaten in a Grade 2 on the same track and earlier placed efforts in the Triumph Hurdle and behind ill-fated stable companion Sir Erec at Leopardstown make him the form pick. Dunvegan has disappointed at the highest level since an impressive victory at Fairyhouse while Le Tektor took a long time to get off the mark though it wouldn't be a surprise to see him reach the frame now he's got that elusive first victory. Notebook was well beaten behind City Island in the Ballymore but should do better back over the minimum trip.
Breaken (FR) 1-2fav (11-12) Soon led, clear after 2nd, ran freely, extended advantage before halfway, still travelling well and reduced lead of 12 lengths 2 out, kept on well, very easily, won at Limerick 2m mdn gd in Mar beating Calicojack (11-12) by 17l, 18 ran.
Cash Back (FR) 7-2 (11-4) A little keen, soon led, slight mistake 2nd, soon clear of remainder with 2nd, came back to field approaching 3 out, strongly pressed between last 2, soon joined, kept on well run-in, headed close home, 2nd of 6, 3/4l behind Mister Blue Sky (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Cenotice 4-1 (11-4) Prominent and disputed lead, slight mistake 4 out and led before next, asserted after 2 out and 5 lengths clear approaching last, stayed on strongly run-in, easily, won at Ballinrobe 2m 2f mdn gd in Apr beating Lethal Steps (11-2) by 12l, 13 ran.
Dunvegan (FR) 33-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, driven and lost place after 4 out, behind from next, tailed off when pulled up before last, at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) sft in Mar.
Notebook (GER) 50-1 (11-7) In touch, driven and lost place after 3 out, soon behind, 12th of 16, dist behind City Island (11-7) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (1) sft in Mar.
Whatsinthecorner (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Held up in last, ridden and detached in last 4 out, moderate last 2 out, no impression, 4th of 5, 22 1/2l behind Bellgrove (11-5) at Tramore 2m hcp hvy in Apr.
Gardens of Babylon (IRE) 5-2 (11-0) Soon raced in 5th, pushed along briefly 4 out, slight mistake 3 out, closed up before straight, 2nd approaching last, stayed on well run-in, not quite reach winner, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind French Made (10-7) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Darling Days (USA) 33-1 (10-6) Took keen hold and prominent, slight mistake 1st, 3rd before 3rd, slight mistakes 5th and 3 out, on terms approaching straight, soon headed and slightly impeded, no extra from 2 out, last of 12, 15 1/4l behind Reine Fee (11-11) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in Feb.
Filon D'Oudairies (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Soon towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, dist behind French Made (10-7) at Fairyhouse 2m (1) Good - Yielding in Apr.
Annamix (FR) 4-6fav (11-4) Raced in 2nd, slight mistake 2nd, clear of remainder with eventual runner-up approaching 5th where not fluent, on terms straight, gained narrow lead after 2 out, mistake last, kept on well under pressure run-in, won at Clonmel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Mar beating Raya Time (11-12) by 1 1/2l, 18 ran.
Capuccimix (FR) 7-1 (11-2) Held up in rear, headway after halfway, soon mid-division, pushed along after 3 out, soon no impression, no extra approaching 2 out, completely tailed off, 7th of 8, dist behind Allaho (10-13) at Clonmel 3m (1) Good - Yielding in Feb.
La Tektor (FR) 11-8fav (11-12) Made all, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, narrow lead at last, stayed on well inside final furlong, won at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mdn Good - Yielding in Apr beating Hang In There (11-12) by 3/4l, 24 ran.
