always prominent, led or disputed lead, headed before 7 out, 3rd 4 out, pushed along and no impression on winner after 2 out, kept on one pace
mid-division, closer 8 out, headway into 4th 3 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, kept on one pace run-in
tracked leaders, led or disputed lead from 7th, headed 6 out (Rubys Double), 4th 4 out, pushed along and no impression after next, no extra from 2 out
mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, no extra
always towards rear, pecked badly 3rd, well behind and pulled up before 15th
always towards rear, never a factor, detached before 6 out, no extra, kept on one pace from 2 out
tracked leaders early, dropped to rear of mid-division before halfway, soon no extra and pulled up before 15th
always towards rear, never a factor, detached 20th, no extra from 7 out, weakened, completely tailed off
prominent and disputed lead, 3rd halfway, lost place after 6 out, 9th 4 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 4th halfway, lost place 18th, closer before 6 out and 5th 4 out, pushed along and no impression next, went 2nd at last, kept on
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, pushed along and no impression 5 out, no threat after next, kept on one pace
always towards rear, never a factor, detached 20th, no extra after 7 out, well behind when pulled up before 2 out
rear of mid-division early, 8th halfway and 5th at 18th, 2nd 4 out and led before 2 out, asserted approaching last, kept on well
tracked leaders, 5th when pecked 14th, headway to lead 6 out, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no extra approaching last, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, 7th halfway and headway into 3rd at 18th, still close up when refused 6 out (Rubys Double)
always towards rear, never a factor, slow 4th (Rubys Double), well behind when pulled up before 15th
rear of mid-division, closer after 8 out, 6th 4 out, pushed along and went 4th 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
The veteran Ballyboker Bridge won the La Touche on Thursday and is said to be retiring. Runner-up Singing Banjo, who won that race a year ago, is also well into the veteran stage while the winner's stable companion Blast Of Koeman ran well in third six lengths in front of the favourite Tout Est Permis. Shady Operator was pulled out of the race to concentrate on this but the one to take out of the race is Call It Magic, who won this last year and was going well enough when unseating four out on Thursday. Mitchouka hasn't taken to the banks obstacles so far while Super Citizen has had limited experience though arrives in good form. SOMPTUEUX makes his debut over this course but he's still a youngster with more to offer and gets a speculative vote in a tricky opener.
Shady Operator (IRE) 12-1 (11-4) Mid-division, struggling before 27th, 8th of 16, dist behind Delta Work (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m 6f (2) hvy in Mar.
Singing Banjo (IRE) 13-2 (12-7) Mid-division, mistake 3rd, badly hampered 16th and dropped towards rear, headway into 3rd at 22nd, left 2nd 4 out, no impression on winner after 2 out, kept on well run-in, 2nd of 14, 2 1/2l behind Ballyboker Bridge (11-7) at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
Mitchouka (FR) 150-1 (11-4) Towards rear, headway from 17th, 3rd 28th until before 3 out, well beaten 5th from 2 out, 5th of 16, 34 1/4l behind Delta Work (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m 6f (2) hvy in Mar.
Neverushacon (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, lost place after 7 out and pulled up before next, at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
Somptueux (FR) 16-1 (11-9) Front mid-division, headway to go prominent 12th, pushed along and weakened quickly 4 out, tailed off, 8th of 13, dist behind Kapcorse (10-12) at Newbury 2m 6f hcp (2) gs in Nov.
Super Citizen 10-1 (11-1) Chased leader, 2nd halfway, pushed along early straight, 3rd and ridden after 2 out, no impression run-in, 3rd of 10, 5 1/4l behind Fox Watch (10-7) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Best Behavior (IRE) 25-1 (11-11) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, dropped to mid-division before 18th, headway into 4th after 6 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, 7th before last, no extra, 7th of 15, 18 1/2l behind Midnight Maestro (12-0) at Punchestown 3m 1f hvy in Feb.
Earths Furies (IRE) 6-1 (11-8) Prominent and soon led, headed after 1st, almost on terms before 4 out, lost place before 3 out, weakened after 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 17, dist behind Cafe Del Mar (10-7) at Thurles 2m 7f hcp gd in Mar.
Stand Up And Fight (IRE) 25-1 (12-0) In rear of midfield, steady headway 10th (bechers), kept on one pace from 3 out, 6th of 23, dist behind Latenightpass (12-0) at Aintree 2m 5f (2) gs in Apr.
Stealthy Tom (IRE) 40-1 (11-11) Always towards rear, never a factor, pecked 21st, detached when mistake 2 out, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 3m 1f hvy in Feb.
Blast Of Koeman (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, left 3rd 4 out, pushed along and no impression after 2 out, no extra run-in, 3rd of 14, 14 1/2l behind Ballyboker Bridge (11-7) at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
Future Proof (IRE) 80-1 (11-7) Always rear, never a factor, slow 9th, detached before 8 out, behind and pulled up before 6 out, at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
Hurricane Darwin (IRE) 18-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along and lost place after 2 out, no extra approaching last, 8th of 15, 15 1/2l behind Bonnie Kellie (10-9) at Punchestown 2m hcp sft in Jan.
Tech Talk (IRE) 16-1 (11-7) Rear, slightly hampered after 10th, 9th after 13th, progress after 14th, 8th after 20th, improved to 4th 3 out, ridden in 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 14, 2 1/4l behind Vital Island (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f gd in Apr.
Transprint 80-1 (11-7) Rear, pecked at 3rd, detached before 10th, slightly hampered after 10th, no impression, never a factor, refused at 23rd, at Punchestown 3m 1f gd in Apr.
Londonofficecallin (IRE) 8-1 (10-13) Mid-division, 8th halfway, headway 3 out, 4th entering straight, ridden approaching last, headway on inner to dispute lead briefly run-in, no impression and dropped to 4th closing stages, 4th of 14, 1 1/2l behind We'llhavewan (11-4) at Thurles 2m hcp Yielding in Mar.
Loggan Lady (IRE) 28-1 (11-0) Towards rear, progress to 8th at 13th, headway at 15th, 6th after 20th, weakened in 7th after 2 out, 7th of 14, 35 3/4l behind Vital Island (11-7) at Punchestown 3m 1f gd in Apr.
Call It Magic (IRE) 28-1 (11-12) Soon led, headed 5th and remained prominent, led briefly 23rd, joined next, close 2nd when slight mistake and unseated rider 4 out, at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
Three Loud Knocks (IRE) 125-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, slight mistake 1st, bad mistake 5th, never a factor, no extra from 4 out, 7th of 14, dist behind Ballyboker Bridge (11-7) at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
Ballyboker Bridge (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Always prominent, led 5th, headed briefly 23rd, disputed lead until left in front 4 out, 4 lengths clear next, extended lead after next, kept on well, reduced advantage closing stages, won at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr beating Singing Banjo (12-7) by 2 1/2l, 14 ran.
Potters Corner (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Mid-division, mistake and almost unseated rider 22nd, no impression when slow 6 out (rubys double), no extra after 4 out, 6th of 14, dist behind Ballyboker Bridge (11-7) at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
Tout Est Permis (FR) 7-2jfav (11-7) Mid-division, 7th halfway, left 4th 4 out, went 3rd briefly next, soon pushed along and no impression in 4th after 2 out, no extra, 4th of 14, 20 1/2l behind Ballyboker Bridge (11-7) at Punchestown 4m 2f gd in Apr.
