rear of mid-division, 5th after 5th, took closer order before 3 out, progress 2 out, ridden into 2nd before last, ridden and kept on run-in, not reach winner
in touch, jumped left at 4th, 3rd after 5th, took closer order at 6th, closed before 3 out, jumped left 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last where slight mistake, no extra
tracked leader, not fluent at 1st and 4th, 2nd to clear leader after 5th, took closer order before 6th, closed before 3 out, dropped to 4th and no impression before last, no extra run-in
detached in rear, moderate 8th after 5th, headway before 3 out, not fluent in 6th 2 out, weakened before last
rear of mid-division, not fluent at 1st, 6th after 5th, took closer order before 3 out, no impression on principals in 5th 2 out where not fluent, one paced before last where not fluent
led, not fluent at 2nd, a little keen, increased advantage after 4th, clear at 5th where mistake, reduced lead before 6th, headed and lost place before 3 out, weakened after 3 out
mid-division, 4th after 5th, headway after 4 out, travelled well to lead narrowly before 3 out, mistake 2 out, edged left last, ridden and kept on best under pressure closing stages
slightly detached towards rear, moderate 7th after 5th, detached in rear and under pressure before 3 out, no headway, never a factor
Willie Mullins has two entries with Paul Townend opting for WILLIAMSTOWNDANCER (NAP), placed in an Aintree Grade 3 bumper before a convincing hurdling debut winner at Downpatrick. The champion jockey was on board Katou when she made a winning start at Tramore and it wouldn't be a shock if he's chosen the wrong one. This Songisforyou made a winning debut in a Galway Festival bumper a year ago and looks a nice recruit to hurdling while Lucid Dreams has been impressive in his recent victories and though doubly penalised has more to offer.
Lucid Dreams (IRE) 11-8fav (11-7) Took keen hold, tracked leaders in share of 3rd, improved to dispute lead before 3 out and led from next, pushed along before last and kept on well run-in, comfortably, won at Roscommon 2m 5f Yielding - Soft in Jun beating Lady Of The Vale (11-7) by 4l, 4 ran.
Bowmore (IRE) 5-6fav (11-4) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, headway to lead 2 out, soon pushed along and drew clear run-in, won at Wexford 2m 1f mdn gd in Jun beating Dark Note (11-7) by 7l, 11 ran.
Walhaan (IRE) 18-1 (10-2) Soon led on outer, headed after 1 1/2f, 2nd halfway, dropped to 3rd and ridden over 1f out, no impression, weakened final 150 yards, 6th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Hasten Slowly (8-9) at Naas 1m hcp gd in Jun.
Extrapolation (IRE) 15-8 (12-0) Led, took keen hold, ridden and headed under 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders 1f out, dropped to moderate 5th inside final furlong, no impression, last of 6, 12 3/4l behind Lionnar (10-9) at Curragh 2m gd in Jun.
This Songisforyou (USA) 40-1 (11-11) In touch in rear, some progress 3f out, ridden in 6th 2f out, no impression, 6th of 8, 23 3/4l behind A Dream To Share (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m (1) Yielding in Feb.
Katou (IRE) 7-4 (10-11) Tracked leader, mistake at 2nd, led before 4th, joined before 3 out, kept wide before 2 out where slight mistake, led narrowly last, driven out, won at Tramore 2m 1f mdn gd in Jun beating The Folkes Tiara (11-4) by 3 3/4l, 13 ran.
Williamstowndancer (IRE) 8-11fav (11-5) Chased clear leading pair, took keen hold, moderate 5th halfway, closer 2 out, progress travelling well to lead before last where not fluent, soon pressed, ridden to assert inside final furlong, kept on well, won at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn Good - Yielding in May beating Smooth Player (11-12) by 4l, 13 ran.
Fanta Magic (IRE) 200-1 (11-7) Towards rear, never a factor, kept on one pace in straight, 11th of 18, 37 3/4l behind Call Her Now (11-7) at Listowel 2m mdn Good - Yielding in Jun.
