prominent, raced on inner, led after 3f, joined over 6f out, headed 1 1/2f out, one pace after, dropped to 4th at line
led, raced on outer, headed after 3f, on terms over 6f out, slightly bumped early straight, headed 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace after
chased leaders, soon 4th, effort and impeded into straight, kept on same pace after
a little keen, soon chased leaders, 5th approaching halfway, pushed along under 4f out, soon weakened, completely tailed off
waited with towards rear, headway over 4f out, effort and impeded into straight, kept on same pace after
waited with towards rear, keen and closed up after halfway on inner to chase leaders, effort and bumped into straight, one pace after
waited with, 9th approaching halfway, headway and impeded into straight, one pace after
waited with, 11th approaching halfway, headway behind horses to chase leaders into straight, kept on same pace after
mid-division early, 6th approaching halfway, pushed along briefly over 6f out, pushed along again from 4f out, soon no extra
waited with, 10th approaching halfway, closed up to chase leaders from 4f out, travelling smoothly and slightly bumped early straight, led 1 1/2f out, ridden to assert from over 1f out, stayed on well
mid-division early, 8th approaching halfway, headway over 4f out, effort and bumped into straight, kept on same pace without threatening after, 3rd at line
mid-division early, 7th approaching halfway, pushed along under 4f out, soon weakened
prominent, soon 3rd, pushed along and lost position over 4f out, soon weakened, tailed off
Joe Murphy's horses are in superb form and he's booked Jamie Codd for Thurles winner John Cannon, who then ran well over hurdles before reverting to a bumper at Punchestown. KOTTAYAM, by Declaration Of War out of a Group 2 winner, was always likely to have more pace than his rivals at Kilbeggan and came home 19 lengths clear on good going. Providing the ground doesn't turn heavy, he should follow up. The Gossiper was sent to Aintree for a Grade 2 bumper after scoring easily at Wexford but finished last, which obviously wasn't his form - expect him to bounce back. Nancy Wyse led from halfway and battled on strongly to score over 2m2f here a fortnight ago but this looks a stiffer test.
John Cannon 28-1 (12-2) Waited with, in touch towards rear, no impression approaching straight, kept on same pace without threatening after, 5th of 11, 18 1/4l behind Dysart Dynamo (12-2) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Kottayam (IRE) 7-4fav (12-2) Led, joined over 4f out, regained lead under 3f out, ridden clear straight, stayed on well, easily, won at Kilbeggan 2m gd in Apr beating Midnight It Is (12-2) by 19l, 14 ran.
The Gossiper (IRE) 4-1 (11-4) Prominent, lost place back straight and soon pushed along, lost place before home turn and virtually pulled up, last of 18, dist behind Knappers Hill (11-4) at Aintree 2m 1f (1) gs in Apr.
Alfie Flowers (IRE) Arcadio gelding out of Gaye Flora.
Don't Tell Grandad (IRE) Westerner gelding out of Kings Rose.
Nancy Wyse (IRE) 12-1 (11-11) Chased leaders towards outer, progress racing freely to dispute halfway, led 7f out, still travelling well entering straight, ridden over 1f out, pressed inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Tipperary 2m 2f gd in May beating Rosa Gloriosa (11-11) by 1/2l, 16 ran.
Time Gents (IRE) (11-11) Rr of mid-div, 7th 1/2way, wknd aftr 3out, eased & pu well bef 2out, at Tipperary 3m mdn Good - Yielding in Apr.
Aghinagh (IRE) Sageburg gelding out of Rose N Alice.
Benny The Duke (IRE) Libertarian gelding out of Highland Breeze.
Imperial Ruler (IRE) Imperial Monarch gelding out of Celinde.
Bang On Target (IRE) Milan M out of Annie Oakley.
Save Tonight (IRE) Fame And Glory M out of Great Idea.
Brownstown Head (IRE) 80-1 (11-6) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, soon weakened, 13th of 22, dist behind Adamantly Chosen (11-6) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Up The Club (IRE) 66-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, never a factor, 8th of 9, 18l behind Mr Jackman (11-9) at Gowran Park 2m gd in Jul.
Making Country (IRE) 10-1 (11-4) Chased leaders on inner, raced keenly, 5th halfway, 4th 2f out, soon ridden and no extra, 6th of 9, 27l behind Belle Metal (11-1) at Limerick 2m lst (1) hvy in Mar.
One Last Tango (IRE) 40-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 9th and pushed along approaching straight, no extra under 2f out, 9th of 22, dist behind Crowns Major (11-9) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Youlongforme (IRE) 28-1 (11-9) Tracked leaders, 8th halfway, pushed along and no extra under 4f out, weakened, tailed off, 16th of 22, dist behind Crowns Major (11-9) at Punchestown 2m Yielding in Apr.
Smoke And Mirrors (IRE) Leading Light gelding out of Liss Ui Riain.
