soon prominent, on terms 4th, in front next, clear from before 8th, reducing lead from before 2 out and pressed but kept on gamely run-in
soon well off pace in mid-division, ridden from 6 out, poor 12th and no extra from 5 out, tailed off
led briefly early, soon prominent in chasing group, moderate 5th and no impression from before 2 out, kept on same pace
waited with, soon well off pace, poor 8th 5 out, ridden into moderate 3rd from before 2 out, in pursuit of winner from before last, challenged run-in, kept on same pace close home
soon chased leaders, well off pace, no extra from 6 out, pulled up before 3 out
soon well off pace in mid-division, no impression and kept on same pace from 5 out
waited with, soon well off pace, reminders in poor 6th approaching 9th, poor 7th 5 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders well off pace, moderate 2nd approaching 2 out, dropped to 3rd and kept on same pace under pressure from before last
mid-division best, dropped towards rear and no danger 6 out
soon led, joined 4th, soon headed, mistake 8th, poor 4th 5 out, soon no impression, pulled up before 2 out
soon well off pace towards rear, poor 10th 5 out, soon no impression, kept on same pace
soon chased leaders, well off pace, poor 3rd 5 out, no extra approaching 2 out
waited with, soon well off pace, poor 6th 5 out, moderate 4th before 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
chased leaders, lost place and under pressure 8th, soon no impression and pulled up before 4 out
never better than mid-division, no impression under pressure from 6 out
Ainm Spartacus has been given a break since a poor run at Limerick and his jumping left plenty to be desired on his earlier starts over fences. That Beats Banaher has won four times between the flags but hasn't done so well over regulation fences while punters must be having nightmares about Bundle Of Fun, who has now run 16 times over fences without winning and has started favourite in most of them including the last five. He's one to avoid so TRABAJO is given the nod. Shark Hanlon's charge was in good form over timber at this time a year ago and was having his first start since October when setting the pace at the Galway Festival before fading. He'll be better for that experience and has more scope than most of these.
Alf Wright (IRE) 7-1 (11-7) Chased leaders early, 9th halfway, weakened 4 out, 9th of 13, 32l behind Georgie (9-12) at Galway 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens16 sft.
Arkmore Vallee (IRE) 20-1 (10-13) Soon tracked leaders, beaten and a little short of room into straight, kept on same pace, 7th of 16, 11l behind Opera Music (10-13) at Wexford 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gf in Jul.
Barnevelder (IRE) 33-1 (11-12) Soon towards rear, slow jump 5th, no extra 6 out and pulled up before 3 out, in a race won by Raise The Goblet (11-12) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs hvy in Jul, 9 ran.
Bundle Of Fun (IRE) 2-1fav (11-2) Towards rear, niggled along from normal 4 out, went moderate 6th after last (normal 2 out), soon closed under pressure, every chance and kept on without matching winner near finish, 2nd of 14, nk behind Clicksnmortar (11-7) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jul.
Raheenwood (IRE) 11-1 (11-1) Chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden and no extra before straight, 8th of 18, 36l behind Highdownhill (11-5) at Roscommon 3m hcp hdl 80-109 sft.
That Beats Banaher (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Always prominent, led from 3 out, headed and kept on same pace extended run-in, 4th of 14, 10l behind Clicksnmortar (11-7) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Jul.
Too Wild For Der (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Soon led, joined after 9th, headed before 3 out and soon no extra, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Misty Weather (10-11) at Wexford 3m mdn hdl gd in Jun.
Trabajo (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Led, headed 4 out, ridden and no extra after 3 out, weakened approaching next, 8th of 13, well behind Tabhachtach (11-2) at Galway 2m 1f beg chs sft.
Viaduct Joey (IRE) 16-1 (9-11) Mid-division, 7th halfway, headway into 4th after 3 out, ridden and weakened approaching 2 out, 14th of 15, well behind Carlingford Lough (10-11) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl sft.
Ainm Spartacus (IRE) 20-1 (11-6) Soon chased leaders, 8th after 3 out, soon no impression, 8th of 15, 22l behind Clouded Thoughts (11-9) at Limerick 2m 3f beg chase gd in May.
Ballymac's Present (IRE) 25-1 (9-5) Mid-division, ridden 4 out, no impression from next, 9th of 23, 25l behind Our Girl Lucy (10-9) at Cork 2m 4f mares hcp hdl 9-109 in Jul.
Flamingos Gold (IRE) 14-1 (11-7) Awkward jump 2nd, soon tracked leaders, no impression and kept on same pace from after 3 out, 5th of 15, 38l behind Annie Other (11-7) at Wexford 2m 3f beg chs gf in Jul.
Ocean Bright (USA) 25-1 (10-8) Prominent when fell 1st, in a race won by Catleen (10-11) at Leopardstown 2m 2f mares hcp hdl 8Evens23 gs in Feb, 18 ran.
Theboyschoice (IRE) 33-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, 7th halfway, weakened before 5 out, tailed off, 10th of 13, well behind Tabhachtach (11-2) at Galway 2m 1f beg chs sft.
Imaculate Rose (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Always behind, no impression from 5 out, tailed off, last of 8, well behind Fantastic Gold (11-7) at Clonmel 2m 1f mrs beg chs gd in Apr.
The Three Colleens (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 5th halfway, no extra from 3 out, weakened, 8th of 13, well behind Murchu (11-12) at Galway 2m 6f beg chase sft.
Watercolours (IRE) 7-1 (10-9) Mid-division, hampered 9th, headway 3 out, soon no impression, 4th of 10, 14l behind Tartan Tiger (11-5) at Newcastle 3m hcp hdl 0-100 (5) gd in Mar.
Back To Drumdeel (IRE) 25-1 (11-3) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 9th of 16, 33l behind Frankie Flowers (11-10) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Jul.