mid-division early, 8th approaching 6th, slight mistake 10th, mistake 20th, soon headway, led after 2 out, headed last, no extra and one pace closing stages
soon chased leaders, 6th approaching 6th, closed up 17th, soon prominent travelling smoothly, led last, asserted and stayed on well closing stages
soon tracked leaders, 5th approaching 6th, bumped with rival 4 out, one pace approaching last
soon tracked leaders, 4th approaching 6th, slight mistake 12th, soon 2nd, slight mistake 20th and lost position, prominent again when bumped with rival 4 out, one pace approaching last where mistake
slightly slow 1st, soon mid-division, 7th approaching 6th, slightly slow next and at times after, towards rear and under pressure from 20th, slow 6 out and no danger, pulled up before 4 out
soon mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 4th
mid-division early, 9th approaching 6th, slightly slow next, slight mistake 20th, slightly slow 6 out, kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out
soon led, steadied on bend approaching 16th and briefly headed, led again 17th, not fluent 2 out, soon headed, no extra and slight mistake last
waited with, 10th approaching 6th, not fluent 14th and headway, closed on inner from 20th, slightly slow 7 out, one pace approaching last where not fluent
waited with, soon towards rear, no impression 3 out
waited with towards rear, some headway and not fluent 14th, chased leaders and no impression approaching last, kept on without threatening run-in
soon prominent, 2nd approaching 6th, 5th from 14th, lost place 16th, weakened towards rear and slow 3 out, tailed off
close up, slight mistake 1st, 3rd approaching 6th, slight mistake 14th, led briefly approaching 16th, headed next, no extra from 2 out
mid-division, slight mistake 1st, towards rear and slight mistake 3rd, dropped behind and slight mistake 12th, pulled up before 4 out
waited with towards rear, slightly impeded 4th, 11th at 6th, closed into mid-division approaching 16th, chased leaders 19th, no extra 3 out
Neverushacon has beaten Ballyboker Bridge the last twice he's raced here including for an easy victory in this a year ago. He's had a spin on the Flat to put him straight and won't go down without a fight. Midnight Maestro and Shady Operator represent Enda Bolger, who has an outstanding record in the race. The pair share the same official rating of 136 but the former looks a bit better class than his stablemate though makes his debut over the unique banks fences. Also having his first start on the course is ROBIN DES FORET, who has an official chase mark of 134 but will be receiving 12lb from the Bolger pair with his rider's claim taken into consideration. John McConnell's charge has plied his trade at a high level throughout his career yet still managed ten victories.
Midnight Maestro 28-1 (10-6) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, disputed 3rd last, kept on same pace run-in, 4th of 24, 4 3/4l behind Foxy Jacks (9-13) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Shady Operator (IRE) 25-1 (10-8) Soon prominent, on terms 3rd, soon headed, briefly impeded by loose horse before 5th, lost place and weakened from before straight, 9th of 18, 23 1/2l behind Assemble (11-3) at Listowel 3m hcp gd in Sep.
Call It Magic (IRE) 22-1 (11-9) Disputed lead, headed from 8th, remained close up, on terms again approaching 6 out, soon headed, challenged and back on terms before last, soon gained narrow lead, stayed on well run-in to just prevail, won at Punchestown 3m 1f gf in May beating Ballyboker Bridge (12-0) by 1/2l, 13 ran.
Neverushacon (IRE) 4-1 (12-0) Soon prominent, under pressure over 4f out and lost position, weakened and eased straight, last of 12, dist behind Sean Says (11-11) at Curragh 1m 4f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
Robin Des Foret (IRE) 18-1 (11-6) Held up towards rear, not fluent 13th, headway after 15th, 2nd when mistake 2 out, 3rd and beaten last, 3rd of 7, 10 3/4l behind Wishing And Hoping (11-2) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
Rolling Revenge (IRE) 18-1 (11-2) Rear of mid-division, slight mistake 6th, some headway before 4 out and moderate 6th 3 out, ridden and closer in 5th approaching last, kept on one pace into 3rd on run-in, 3rd of 16, 5 1/2l behind Bellgrove (10-2) at Thurles 2m 2f hcp gd in Oct.
Super Citizen 18-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 4th and ridden 3 out, no extra in 5th 2 out, weakened, 6th of 17, 15l behind Strictlyadancer (11-1) at Cheltenham 3m 1f hcp (3) gd in Oct.
Ballyboker Bridge (IRE) 22-1 (12-0) Disputed lead, slightly slow 4th and headed, remained close up, slight mistake 5th, challenged and on terms before last, soon narrowly headed, kept on well without quite matching winner closing stages, 2nd of 13, 1/2l behind Call It Magic (11-9) at Punchestown 3m 1f gf in May.
Blast Of Koeman (IRE) 11-4 (11-9) Soon towards rear, slight mistake 3rd, 12th after 11th, slight mistake 13th, slipped slightly approaching next, soon no danger, pulled up 7 out, at Punchestown 3m 1f gf in May.
Dasmyhoss (IRE) 33-1 (10-13) Rear of mid-division, reminders 5 out, soon ridden and weakened, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Listowel 3m hcp Good - Yielding in Sep.
Hurricane Darwin (IRE) 20-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders, ridden after 3 out, weakened, last of 10, dist behind Aldo The Apache (10-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp gd in Oct.
Michael's Pick (IRE) 12-1 (12-2) Chsd ldrs, 4th 1/2way, in 3rd 4out, rdn to hold pos sn aftr, drpd to 7th aftr last, wknd flat, 7th of 12, 30l behind Marinero (11-11) at Tattersalls 3m gs in Oct.
Mr Diablo (IRE) 50-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, no impression from 4 out, pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Ned Stark (IRE) (12-2) Alw 2nd in match, rdn to keep tabs on ldr aftr 4out, wknd & no ex from 3out, kpt gng but nvr a dngr to easy wnr, last of 2, dist behind Winged Leader (12-2) at Necarne 3m Soft - Heavy in May.
Loggan Lady (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Mid-div, 8th 1/2way, lost pos & sn no dngr from well bef 3out, detd next, ko, 9th of 12, dist behind Marinero (11-11) at Tattersalls 3m gs in Oct.
King's Song (FR) 250-1 (11-2) A little slow into stride, soon in rear, never a factor, 10th of 11, 34 3/4l behind Raise You (11-12) at Curragh 1m 4f Yielding - Soft in Oct.
