mid-division, headway 3 out, 6th approaching straight, soon no impression and kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened
towards rear, some headway 3 out, went moderate 8th entering straight, kept on one pace
towards rear, never a factor
mid-division, 9th on outer after 4 out, headway approaching straight, soon 3rd but no chance with easy winner from well before last, kept on same pace
led, joined 3 out, ridden and headed after next, soon no extra
always behind, completely tailed off
tracked leaders on inner, 7th halfway, 5th entering straight but no impression on easy winner, kept on one pace
prominent, 2nd halfway, soon reminders, no extra from 2 out, weakened
always prominent, 3rd halfway, disputed 3 out and led travelling best approaching straight, soon stretched clear, mistake last but kept on well, very easily
always behind, completely tailed off
mid-division, no threat from 2 out
always behind, completely tailed off
tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra after 3 out
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, 3rd 3 out, went 2nd entering straight but soon no chance with easy winner, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, never a factor, kept on one pace
chased leaders, 9th halfway, no extra from 3 out
rear of mid-division, driven along after halfway, soon weakened, completely tailed off
chased leaders, 7th after 4 out, no extra approaching straight
chased leaders, slight mistake 7th and soon weakened, well behind when pulled up before 2 out
Some star performers have won this in the past including Moscow Flyer in 1999 but these don't look an inspiring bunch. Our Girl Lucy started favourite for a Cork bumper in April after winning two point-to-points and didn't run badly. She'll be better suited to hurdling and is on the short-list along with Sword Of Destiny, who won a bumper on heavy ground at Gowran last November before a moderate effort on faster going at Fairyhouse. DINGLE BAY pulled up in two points before making a promising start over timber at Navan last month when staying on over the minimum trip. That should be good enough for this, though Rawnaq looks a threat after an improved effort behind Steps To Freedom at Fairyhouse.
Branch Relief (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, brought down 4 out, in a race won by Farrells Fancy (11-4) at Tipperary 2m mdn hdl gs, 20 ran.
Dingle Bay (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 3rd entering straight, 5th 3 out, ridden in 4th 2 out, no extra before last, kept on same pace, 5th of 21, 8l behind Frawley (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Followmeuptocarlow (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th approaching 6 out, weakened 4 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Captain Nash (11-9) at Limerick 3m mdn hdl gd in Jun '09, 18 ran.
Forjoethepainter (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, completely tailed off, 8th of 10, well behind Jakros (12-0) at Downpatrick 2m 2f N H flat gd in Oct '10.
Mickeymorgan (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Never a factor, 19th of 24, 45l behind Baily Green (11-12) at Cork 2m 5yo mdn hdl in Mar.
Minella For Value (IRE) 5-1 (11-9) Prominent, 4th before straight, no impression and kept on same pace under pressure from over 2f out, 6th of 16, 10l behind Daring Article (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat gs.
Murphys Friend (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, struggling 4 out, soon no impression, 11th of 15, well behind Lillymile (10-13) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Sep.
Quideo de Touzaine (FR) 5-1 (11-3) Took keen hold, led after 1st until after next, remained prominent, weakened approaching 3 out, tailed off, 8th of 15, well behind Lord Tomnoddy (11-0) at Chepstow 3m NH mdn hdl (4) gd in Mar '10.
Six Senses (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon no impression under pressure and kept on same pace, 4th of 18, 17l behind Rockshandy (11-12) at Limerick 2m 5yo mdn hdl gd in May.
Speedy Tortice (IRE) 50-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, never a factor, tailed off, 8th of 11, well behind Springfield Way (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl sft.
Sword Of Destiny (IRE) 3-1fav (11-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra 1 1/2f out, weakened 1f out, 9th of 16, 16l behind Reizovic (11-4) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat gd in Apr.
The Parish Padre (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Green early, mid-division best, 9th 5f out, no extra from over 2f out, 8th of 12, 25l behind Oscar Wings (11-2) at Ballinrobe 2m N H flat in May.
The Real Target (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 7th and no extra entering straight, kept on same pace, 7th of 21, 18l behind Frawley (11-12) at Navan 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Boston Memory (IRE) 50-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, moderate 10th 5 out, soon no impression, 9th of 14, 44l behind Peccatorum (10-13) at Tramore 2m 4f mdn hdl gf in Jun.
Present Potential (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, 4th under 5f out, no extra from before straight, 10th of 17, 24l behind Miss Nomer (10-9) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo nhf gd in Apr.
Prince Ludovic (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Alw in tch, cl up 3out gd prog to ld 2out, row, won at Loughbrickland 3m ire ptp gs in Mar beating Bill The Lad (11-7) by 7l, 15 ran.
Rawnaq (IRE) 16-1 (11-3) Towards rear, never a factor, jumped left 2 out, kept on in straight without threatening, 5th of 16, 20l behind Steps To Freedom (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Dante Anna (IRE) 33-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, struggling after halfway, no extra from over 6f out, tailed off, 11th of 16, well behind Daring Article (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f N H flat gs.
Knockersally Blue (IRE) Sayarshan mare out of Matta Mia Flyer.
Our Girl Lucy (IRE) 2-1fav (11-9) Chased leader, struggling to close straight, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 3rd of 15, 9l behind Jamie's Darling (11-2) at Cork 2m mrs N H flat gd in Apr.
Saucy Susan (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Ch ldrs, 5th 1/2way, no extra from 3out, 6th of 13, 37l behind Justfour (12-0) at Killaloe 3m ire ptp hvy in Feb.
Fox's Field (IRE) 50-1 (10-4) Chased leaders in 3rd, lost place after halfway, weakened from 3 out, tailed off, 6th of 7, 47l behind Unaccompanied (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 3yo mdn hdl hvy in Dec.
