led, headed before 6th, reminder before 3 out, closer in 2nd 3 out, ridden after 2 out, no impression on leader, kept on same pace
raced 3rd, reminder after 4 out, pushed along before 3 out, ridden in closer 3rd after 3 out, no impression on leader from 2 out, kept on same pace
tracked leader in close 2nd, headway to lead before 6th, asserted after 4 out, reduced advantage 3 out, travelled well and drew clear after 2 out, eased run-in, impressive
On to the chase course for the last three races and Gordon Elliott makes a bold bid to land this again after The Game Changer's victory last year. CHATHAM HOUSE RULE spearheads the challenge this time and he'll be very difficult to beat if he jumps as well as he did at Punchestown last month when making all in impressive style. Tiger Roll also represents the yard and the 2014 Triumph Hurdle winner made a very bright start over fences at Ballinrobe where he looked a natural. He's certainly no second string while Gambling Girl was an impressive winner at Killarney and her allowance can enable her to bustle up the Elliott duo. Nimdani is still a maiden after 25 career starts.
Chatham House Rule 12-1 (11-10) Led, jumped slightly left 1st, jumped well after, went on from 7th, soon in command, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Punchestown 2m gd in May beating Phil's Magic (11-12) by 8 1/2l, 7 ran.
Nimdani (IRE) 10-1 (10-3) Mid-division, progress to track leaders at 4th, 6th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 11, 8 3/4l behind Hurricane Ben (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Gambling Girl (IRE) 5-2 (11-5) Prominent, bad mistake 4th, challenged and on terms 3 out, led and switched right approaching 2 out, soon asserted, stayed on well run-in, easily, won at Killarney 2m 1f gd in May beating All The Sevens (11-12) by 9 1/2l, 13 ran.
Tiger Roll (IRE) 5-2jfav (11-12) Settled behind leaders, 6th halfway, ridden to challenge 2 out, led before last where slight mistake, kept on strongly to go clear run-in, eased close home, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May beating Buster Dan Dan (11-12) by 8l, 12 ran.
