A much more open bumper than usual despite the presence of Willie Mullins' Peking To Paris, who was twice beaten at short odds before a very poor run at Cork in April. Minella Reception had run very well over 2m2f at Limerick but didn't appear to enjoy stepping up in trip here last time. Roisin Dubh showed some promise on her debut and did better in a big field at Ballinrobe next time so she's on the short-list but it's SAM DA VINCI who looks the one to be on as Tony Mullins' charge has run well on both starts to date over this trip and the softer going will be in his favour. Sapphire Flame, a half-sister to the useful Pires, looks best of the newcomers and is one to keep an eye on in the betting.
Ardo Boy (IRE) Well Chosen gelding out of Ardo Queen.
Balynaclash Warior (IRE) 8-1 (12-0) Ww rr, prog in 9th 1/2way, wknd aftr 4out, bhnd from 3out where mstk, ko past btn horses from 2out, 6th of 15, 19l behind Accordingtopalm (12-0) at Kinsale 3m ire ptp sft.
Castletimon (IRE) 28-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 10th halfway, 7th approaching straight, no extra from over 2f out, 9th of 20, 29l behind Champagne Agent (12-0) at Cork 2m 3f N H flat gd in Apr.
Gunns Island (IRE) 12-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 7th 5f out, kept on same pace straight, 8th of 17, 12l behind Lughnasa (11-2) at Cork 2m N H flat in Mar.
I Must (IRE) King's Theatre gelding out of Jet Lock.
Minella Reception (IRE) 9-4fav (12-0) Waited with in mid-division, 12th 7f out, ridden into 4th 2f out, no impression and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 5th of 17, 5l behind Ardboe Abbey (12-0) at Roscommon 2m 4f N H flat gd in May.
Orraloon 6-1 (11-12) Nt jw; to aft 14, 5th of 12, 38l behind Barachois Silver (11-12) at Hexham Points 3m ptp gf in May '11.
Peking To Paris (IRE) 6-1 (12-0) Chased leaders, 6th 5f out, 4th before straight, soon no extra and eased when beaten, 16th of 19, well behind Kilbarry Beauty (11-7) at Cork 2m 2f N H flat in Apr.
Sam Da Vinci (GER) 5-2 (11-8) Tracked leaders in 3rd, close up entering straight, soon ridden and no impression in 4th 1f out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 5, 5l behind The Bosses Cousin (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m NH flat gd in Dec.
Two Euro Luck (IRE) Amilynx gelding out of Pyrexie.
Umustnotnoboutme (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Tracked leaders, 5th approaching straight, soon lost place and no impression, 8th of 14, well behind Missunited (10-9) at Listowel 2m 4yo nhf in Sep.
Cinder Rua (IRE) 9-1 (11-4) Settled in rear, closer entering straight, ridden to go 3rd 1f out but no impression on winner, no extra inside final furlong, 4th of 5, 7l behind The Bosses Cousin (12-0) at Leopardstown 2m NH flat gd in Dec.
Crystal Earth (IRE) 7-1 (10-8) Mid-division, 8th halfway, 5th entering straight and no impression under 2f out, no extra final furlong, 7th of 15, 23l behind Kates Benefit (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m mrs N H flat in Feb.
Native Of Drard (IRE) 50-1 (10-11) Towards rear, ridden along 3rd, soon behind and trailing, pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Landero (11-12) at Down Royal 2m mdn hdl gf, 10 ran.
Roisin Dubh (IRE) 5-1 (11-2) Soon tracked leaders, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from over 1f out, 4th of 16, 4 1/2l behind Parramatta (10-10) at Ballinrobe 2m mrs N H flat gf in May.
Run Mary (IRE) Pilsudski mare out of Marys Madera.
Sapphire Flame (IRE) Groom Dancer mare out of Kaydee Queen.
Wild Friday (IRE) Snurge mare out of Myrtlefield World.
Ebazziyr (IRE) Cape Cross gelding out of Ebadiyla.
Tessanos Legacy (IRE) Flemensfirth mare out of Tessano Queen.
Lord Of Isenay (FR) Fragrant Mix gelding out of Gloria Iv.
