well off pace in mid-division best, never a factor
raced in poor 6th, left moderate 3rd from 3 out, fell next
never better than well off pace in mid-division, behind when fell 2 out
well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor
well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor
well off pace in mid-division, poor 9th after 4 out, soon no impression, left distant 5th after 2 out
well off pace in mid-division, poor 8th after 4 out, soon no impression, left distant 4th after 2 out
well off pace towards rear, never a factor, kept on without threatening from before 4 out
chased leaders in poor 4th, 3rd before 4 out, left moderate 2nd from next, no impression and kept on same pace straight
chased leaders in poor 5th, no extra from 4 out
chased leader, clear of remainder, close up and every chance when left in lead and clear 3 out, stayed on well straight
well off pace towards rear for most, never a factor
well off pace in mid-division, poor 7th after 4 out, soon no impression, left distant 3rd after 2 out
led and clear of remainder with 2nd, not so far in front when fell 3 out
well off pace in mid-division, poor 9th 7 out, soon no danger
chased leaders in poor 3rd, no impression from before 4 out, badly hampered 2 out
Willie Mullins won this in 2008 with the classy Cooldine, who was making his chasing debut under Paul Townend, deputising for the injured Ruby Walsh. History can repeat itself here as the mare MORNING SUPREME, a Listed winner over timber at Limerick in March, looks a high-class recruit to fences for the champion trainer. Roi Du Mee looks best of those with chasing experience though both Fen Game and Playboy Luke will be better for recent runs over the bigger obstacles and are expected to do better. Bobs Display had a progressive profile over hurdles and Colm Murphy knows how to get one ready after an absence but the versatile Eagles Pass is a bit long in the tooth to be making his debut over fences.
Eagle's Pass (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Held up, weakened before 3 out, tailed off, last of 12, well behind Slieveardagh (10-12) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp hdl gf in Aug.
Fen Game (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, slightly slow jump 5th, no extra from before straight, eased from last, last of 12, 49l behind Kakagh (11-12) at Naas 2m beg chs sft in Oct.
First In Line (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division on outer, no extra and weakened from 5 out, 12th of 15, well behind Hampshire Express (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs sft.
Jettymarc (IRE) 33-1 (11-9) Held up towards rear, kept on at one pace from before 3 out, 8th of 17, 40l behind Realt Dubh (11-12) at Navan 2m 4f beg chs sft in Sep.
Playboy Luke (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 6th and no impression when mistake 4 out, no extra, 7th of 11, 29l behind Saludos (11-12) at Navan 2m beg chs sft.
Preswell Lad (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Prominent, 6th halfway, hampered and lost place 6th, no extra from 5 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Hampshire Express (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs sft, 15 ran.
Prince Roco (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 15, 11l behind Ikansea (10-5) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in Oct.
Quiamo Malta (FR) 14-1 (11-12) Mid-division, lost touch with leaders after 5 out, moderate 7th 2 out, kept on one pace, 7th of 15, 30l behind Hampshire Express (11-12) at Thurles 2m beg chs sft.
Roi Du Mee (FR) 7-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden 3 out where left 3rd, no impression leaders before 2 out, kept on same pace, 3rd of 11, 12l behind Bostons Angel (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chs.
The Hares Corner (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, moderate 5th after 5 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 6th of 15, 32l behind Erritt Lake (11-12) at Thurles 2m 2f beg chs gd in Oct.
The Hurl (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Unseated rider 2nd, in a race won by Leon Og (11-12) at Fairyhouse 3m beg chs hvy, 16 ran.
Vintage Oak (IRE) 7-1 (9-10) Made virtually all, joined 4 out, led agin 3 out, soon ridden and edged clear, stayed on well from last, won at Navan 2m 7f hcp hdl in Mar beating Nintytwo Team (11-0) by 1 3/4l, 14 ran.
Bobs Display (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Mid-division, ridden from 2 out, 4th entering straight, no extra from last, 7th of 14, 10l behind Blazing Tempo (11-1) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Feb.
Morning Supreme (IRE) 6-4fav (11-3) Led, headed before 6th, regained lead before straight, ridden and headed before last, slight mistake last and no extra, kept on same pace, 2nd of 14, 8l behind For Bill (11-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f mrs nov hdl G3 (1) hvy in Apr.
On The Button (IRE) 10-1 (11-0) Never a factor, 16th of 21, well behind Arguidos (11-0) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 gf in Oct.
Rating Queen (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Soon disputed lead, fell 6th, in a race won by Stony Grey Soil (11-2) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 80-102 hvy in Apr, 22 ran.
Dr Whizz (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression before 4 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 11, 22l behind Saludos (11-12) at Navan 2m beg chs sft.
Western Island (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, headway into moderate 6th 3 out, ridden and no impression entering straight, 4th before last, kept on one pace, 4th of 13, 16l behind Romanesco (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m beg chs hvy.
That Beats Banaher (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Mid-division in touch, mistake 4th, no extra from 4 out, 9th of 18, well behind Magnanimity (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs.