prominent and disputed early, soon chased leaders, close 3rd halfway, improved to dispute 5 out, left in lead 2 out, ridden and challenged before last, kept on well run-in (poor visibility)
held up, mistake and unseated rider 5th (poor visibility)
mid-division, 11th and no impression 5 out, kept on one pace straight (poor visibility)
chased leaders, 5th halfway, slight mistake 4 out, 4th 3 out, fell 2 out (poor visibility)
mid-division, fell 6th (poor visibility)
mid-division, ridden in moderate 10th 5 out, no impression (poor visibility)
prominent and disputed early, soon chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 5th and no impression before 2 out, left moderate 3rd, kept on one pace (poor visibility)
always towards rear, no impression from 5 out (poor visibility)
mid-division, ridden in moderate 6th 5 out, no impression (poor visibility)
disputed early, led from 4th, mistake 5th, mistake and disputed 5 out, narrow lead when fell 2 out (poor visibility)
mid-division, ridden in moderate 9th 5 out, no impression (poor visibility)
towards rear for most, ridden and no impression 5 out (poor visibility)
always towards rear, bad mistake 7th, no impression 5 out (poor visibility)
prominent and disputed early, soon chased leader in 2nd, 3rd 5 out, slight mistake 3 out, close up 2 out, left 2nd, ridden to challenge before last, no extra run-in, kept on same pace (poor visibility)
mid-division, ridden in moderate 8th 5 out, no impression (poor visibility)
held up towards rear, ridden into moderate 7th 5 out, no impression (poor visibility)
As De Ferbet won a bumper and scored over hurdles in France. He's had two runs over fences and though runner-up in the latest in April that wasn't much of a race and he'll be a short enough price. AERLITE SUPREME improved over hurdles and though beaten by Mister Hotelier on his chasing debut at Limerick a bad error cost him the race so with normal progress he can go one better. Drumlee only won once over hurdles but had some decent form and though well beaten on his chasing debut at Punchestown came up against a couple of useful performers. Fiddlers Bow landed a point-to-point in impressive style in March and wouldn't have been suited by running in a bumper subsequently but still did well to finish runner-up in a huge field. If Not For You has won a point, a bumper and a maiden hurdle so shouldn't be intimidated by jumping fences and is one to keep an eye on. Chute Hall finished tailed off on his chasing bow but had some smart form over hurdles and should do better.
Aerlite Supreme (IRE) 5-4fav (11-12) Chased leaders, mainly 3rd, bad mistake 6th, 2nd before straight, ridden and challenged 2 out, no extra in 2nd from last, kept on same pace, 2nd of 6, 2 1/4l behind Mister Hotelier (11-12) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chs gd in Oct.
Chute Hall (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) 6th early before dropped to rear after 2nd, slow jump 4th, not fluent 6th and reminder, pushed along after 5 out and no impression after next, last of 7, well behind Gilgamboa (11-12) at Navan 2m beg chs sft.
Diamond Shadow (IRE) 5-2 (12-2) Rcd 3rd, disp 3l 2nd 1/2way, closer 3rd 2out, prog to ld & 1l adv last, kow to line, won at Ballybunion 3m ire ptp in May beating Castleowen (12-2) by 3l, 9 ran.
Drumlee (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, moderate 4th from 5 out, soon no danger, went moderate 3rd and kept on from last, 3rd of 7, 17l behind Chancol (11-11) at Punchestown 2m beg chs gd in Oct.
Fiddlers Bow (IRE) 3-1fav (11-11) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, progress into 2nd 4f out, ridden 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 19, 8l behind Ground Invasion (12-0) at Tipperary 2m 2f NH flat in May.
Fr Humphrey (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon mid-division, went moderate 9th approaching straight, soon no impression, ran on without threatening run-in, 4th of 24, 22l behind Thekingofconnemara (11-12) at Cork 3m mdn hdl in May.
If Not For You (IRE) 3-1 (11-12) Always prominent, disputed lead from 2nd, headed after 5th, ridden to lead entering straight, strongly pressed and joined before last, rallied well to regain lead close home, won at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Oct beating Moores Road (11-12) by nk, 8 ran.
Jappeloup (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Mid-division when not fluent 2nd, soon towards rear, no danger and trailing 5 out, tailed off, 15th of 16, well behind Pierlow (11-6) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Sep.
Rebel Cry (IRE) 100-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, moderate 5th from halfway, no impression from 4 out, never a factor, 5th of 7, well behind The Tullow Tank (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f beg chs.
Somethingwonderful (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, 9th halfway, pushed along towards rear after 4 out, some progress when mistake 2 out, no extra, 11th of 13, 35l behind Arctic Fire (11-12) at Punchestown 2m nh nov hdl in May.
Sonny B (IRE) 40-1 (11-12) Held up, not fluent 4th and almost unseated rider, soon raced in 9th, jumped right 7 out, moderate 9th next, slightly impeded 5 out, soon moderate 8th and eased, one pace,, 8th of 12, well behind Valseur Lido (11-11) at Punchestown 2m 4f beg chs sft.
Whiskey And Rye (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, lost place 8th, soon no danger, behind in 7th when fell last, in a race won by Toon River (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f beg chase sft in Mar, 9 ran.
Sweetheart Susan (IRE) 14-1 (10-7) Mid-division on inner mainly 8th, ridden in moderate 5th after 2 out and no threat entering straight, kept on one pace, 5th of 16, 20l behind Ancient Sands (11-10) at Ballinrobe 2m hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Sep '13.
As De Ferbet (FR) 7-1 (10-5) 2nd of 8, 9l behind Amirande (10-10) at Auteuil(FR) 2m 2f 4yo chs hvy in Apr.
Down Time (USA) 14-1 (11-5) Prominent, led before 4 out, ridden after next, headed after 2 out, dropped to 3rd before last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 17, 14l behind Never Said That (11-4) at Down Royal 2m 6f hcp hdl 80-102 in Oct.
The Last Hour (IRE) 66-1 (10-13) Towards rear, fell 7th, in a race won by Who Let De Dogsout (11-5) at Cork 2m 5f beg chs hvy, 18 ran.
