towards rear, closer order when not fluent 6th, soon pushed along, no extra approaching straight, tailed off
chased leaders, closer order 6th, 3rd before straight, soon pushed along and no impression, kept on same pace
soon towards rear, closer order 6th, pushed along from 2 out, moderate 6th before straight and no impression, mistake last, one pace
led, soon clear, jumped left 3rd and inclined to do so after, reduced lead 6th, asserted straight, stayed on well run-in, easily
chased leader, closer order 6th but soon lost place, pushed along from 3 out, mistake 2 out, in rear and eased before straight, tailed off
soon chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, took keen hold, closer order 6th, pushed along from 2 out, moderate 4th before straight and no impression, one pace
held up, took keen hold, slight mistake 3rd, closer order 6th, pushed along from 2 out, moderate 5th before straight and no impression, one pace
soon chased leaders, not fluent 4th, closer order 6th, pushed along from 2 out, moderate 7th before straight and no impression, not fluent last, no extra
chased leaders, closer order 6th, 2nd before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace
in rear, closer order 6th, pushed along from 2 out, soon no extra
An easy bumper winner at Clonmel in February, De Name Escapes Me was travelling easily for most of the way on his hurdling debut over 2m4f here in June but couldn't quite keep up the momentum in the closing stages. Dropping back to the minimum will suit and he'll take some beating but TYCOON PRINCE may have his measure. Gordon Elliott's charge was unbeaten in three bumpers last season and could prove an exciting prospect over timber. Joshua Lane was a close third behind Silver Concorde in the Champion Bumper at Cheltenham last year but has been a big disappointment in two starts over hurdles, though he still has plenty of time on his side. St Stephens Green was well supported on his bumper debut here in April an, though unplaced, put the experience to good use at Kilbeggan in June.
Hawk Eye Down (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Held up in 4th, went 3rd briefly when slight mistake 5 out, ridden in 4th from 3 out, soon no impression, 4th of 6, 8 1/4l behind Stonehall Jack (11-4) at Wexford 2m 2f mdn gd in Oct.
Joshua Lane (IRE) 4-9fav (12-0) Held up, took keen hold, 6th halfway, 4th 6f out, pushed along from 4f out, no impression in 3rd from 2f out, kept on same pace,, 3rd of 9, 10l behind Haymount (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 4f gd in Apr.
Midfield General (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Held up, 7th early, not fluent 3 out, 5th 2 out, soon pushed along, kept on same pace straight, 5th of 10, 12 1/4l behind Winter Lion (11-12) at Punchestown 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Tycoon Prince (IRE) 7-4fav (11-13) Chased leader, closer order 4f out, travelled smoothly to get on terms 1f out, pushed out to lead inside final furlong, soon edged left to rail, drew clear and asserted, won at Naas 2m sft in Feb beating Up For Review (11-11) by 3l, 2 ran.
Allez Motto (IRE) 50-1 (11-7) Led, very slow jump 1st, soon 2nd, led at 4th, 2nd at 5th, led narrowly 3 out, joined 2 out, soon headed, dropped to 5th at last where mistake, kept on same pace, 5th of 11, 12 1/4l behind Prince Kup (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Oct.
Baily Sunset (IRE) Presenting gelding out of Kon Tiky.
Hogan's Alley (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Towards rear, 19th early, 16th before straight, soon no impression, 17th of 21, 26 3/4l behind Timing'severything (11-7) at Punchestown 2m Good - Yielding in Apr.
Previctorious (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) In rear, mistake 3rd, 10th at 4th, not fluent 3 out, mistake 2 out, soon driven, no impression, never a factor, 10th of 11, 27 1/4l behind Prince Kup (11-7) at Gowran Park 2m mdn gd in Oct.
St Stephens Green (IRE) 9-10fav (11-7) Close up and disputed lead, led from 3f out, ridden out from over 1f out, stayed on well final furlong,, won at Kilbeggan 2m gf in Jun beating Blessed King (12-0) by 4l, 16 ran.
Chapter Two (IRE) 40-1 (11-7) Towards rear, last from 6th, pushed along after 3 out, moderate 9th approaching straight, one pace, 7th of 16, 11 3/4l behind Ballycorrigan (11-7) at Limerick 2m 3f mdn gd in May.
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 5-2fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, closed travelling smoothly approaching straight, soon challenged between horses, one pace under pressure from before last,, 3rd of 17, 4 1/2l behind Sandymount Duke (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f mdn gd in Jun.
