rear, 10th after 7th, no impression after 2 out (normal 3 out), weakened before last (normal 2 out), never a factor
led, headed at 3rd, headed before last (normal 2 out), ridden and challenged leader closing stages, kept on, held
mid-division, 7th after 7th, no impression at last, weakened after last
rear of mid-division, 8th after 7th, progress after 2 out (normal 3 out), weakened final furlong
soon in touch, slight mistake at 7th, soon 4th, lost place and weakened over 2f out
rear, 13th after 7th, good headway over 2f out, 3rd at last (normal 2 out), soon ridden, no extra closing stages and dropped to 4th
towards rear, 12th after 7th, mistake at 10th, headway before last (normal 2 out), ran on well run-in to 3rd closing stages, never nearer
prominent, closed at 2nd, led narrowly at 3rd, headed after 5th, 3rd after 7th, lost place after 2 out (normal 3 out), weakened
prominent on outer, led after 5th, headed and weakened quickly before last (normal 2 out)
in touch, mistake at 5th, dropped to 9th after 7th, weakened to rear after 2 out (normal 3 out)
mid-division, progress to 5th after 7th, improved to 3rd after 2 out (normal 3 out), travelled well to lead before last (normal 2 out), ridden and pressed closing stages, kept on best
rear of mid-division, 6th after 7th, mistake at 12th and pulled up quickly
in rear, not fluent at 1st, detached after 2nd, closed up on field after 7th, not fluent 4 out, stayed on before last (normal 2 out) where slight mistake, ridden and weakened under 1f out
towards rear, 11th after 7th, progress over 2f out, kept on run-in , never on terms
The two course and distance winners, Blue Markie and My Oakclahome, are expected to be strongly supported here. The former obliged with any amount in hand here in April but is now 11lb higher. He's taken well to fences, however, and the latter also commands respect after his April win here. THATBEATSBANAGHER also appeals on this return to fences after a year away. He's been running really well over hurdles and it would not surprise to see the Bolger inmate go close back over the larger obstacles with his prominent running style suiting this circuit. Le Hachette and Cluan Dara are also noted.
Touch Of Oscar (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Prominent, 6th halfway, lost place after 6th, improved to 6th 3 out, weakened after 2 out (normal 3 out), pecked at last, tailed off, 16th of 20, dist behind Midnight Maestro (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Memory Tree (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Tracked leader, led after 1st, headed after 3rd, 4th 3 out, progress after 3 out, 5th after last (normal 2 out), weakened 1 1/2f out, 12th of 20, 36 1/4l behind Midnight Maestro (11-10) at Leopardstown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Dec.
Thatbeatsbanagher (IRE) 12-1 (11-9) Chased leader, disputed halfway, slight mistake 3 out and headed, ridden in 5th before straight, no impression before 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 13, 6 1/2l behind Doldido (11-3) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Dont Kick Nor Bite (IRE) 80-1 (11-1) Waited with, soon towards rear, slight mistake 1st, mistake 4 out, headway 2 out, kept on same pace without threatening after, 7th of 15, 11 1/2l behind Pure Bliss (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Veneziano Springs (FR) 40-1 (11-1) Mid-division, slight mistake 1st, slight mistakes 6th and 4 out, 7th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 5th of 14, 17 3/4l behind Optical Confusion (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 3f hcp sft in May.
Bentham (IRE) 5-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden in 6th after 3 out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 14, 19 3/4l behind Star Max (12-0) at Fairyhouse 2m 1f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Smitty Bacall (IRE) 50-1 (10-10) Mid-division early, slight mistake 7th, chased leaders and one pace 2 out, 5th of 13, 12 3/4l behind Fest Deiz (11-1) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp sft in May.
My Oakclahome (IRE) 7-2 (12-0) Led early, tracked leader and 2nd halfway, 3rd and pushed along approaching 2 out, 4th and no impression run-in, no extra, 4th of 13, 18 1/2l behind Ask Cory (11-11) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Blue Markie (IRE) 11-2 (11-9) Prominent and led after 2nd, pushed along and headed 2 out, ridden and dropped to 3rd run-in, no extra final 100 yards, 3rd of 13, 7 1/2l behind Ask Cory (11-11) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp Yielding - Soft in May.
Le Hachette (IRE) 10-3jfav (10-3) Led and soon clear, 15 length lead halfway, slight mistake 5th, much reduced advantage next, pushed along and joined 2 out, headed after 2 out, soon no extra and dropped to rear before last, last of 6, 24l behind Strange Notions (11-5) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp hvy in May.
Our Friend (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway after 3 out, 6th and pushed along next, soon ridden and went 4th early run-in, kept on one pace, 4th of 15, 8 3/4l behind Downthecellar (11-2) at Limerick 2m 2f hcp gd in May.
The Cool Dude 11-1 (11-9) Mid-division, mistake 8th and not fluent next, ridden and no impression 4 out, behind when pulled up before 2 out, at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in May.
Cluan Dara (IRE) 10-3 (10-4) Held up in rear, not fluent 1st, 6th at 6th, progress on outer to close 4th 3 out, soon 3rd, ridden and no impression approaching 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 8, 21l behind Great Khan (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp hvy in May.
Call Of The Loon (IRE) 7-2fav (11-0) Tracked leader, 3rd halfway, ridden early straight, no impression after 2 out and 4th when slight mistake last, no extra run-in, 4th of 12, 12 3/4l behind Railway Muice (11-1) at Limerick 2m 7f hcp gd in May.
Mtada Supreme (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Soon mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 3rd, at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
