mid-division, headway on outer after 3 out, ridden to go 2nd 2 out, kept on under pressure, no impression on winner closing stages
rear of mid-division, pushed along and no impression entering straight, some headway on outer after 2 out and left 5th after last, kept on one pace
mid-division, headway 3 out, pushed along and no impression in 4th approaching next, ridden approaching last and kept on run-in
tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, pushed along and no impression approaching straight, no extra from 2 out
always towards rear, never a factor, no impression after 3 out, no extra in straight
tracked leader, 2nd halfway, ridden and no impression on winner entering straight, no extra run-in
towards rear, pushed along after 3 out and 8th next, left 6th after last, no impression run-in, kept on one pace
mid-division, mistake 5th and soon pushed along in rear, detached 3 out, kept on one pace in straight
always towards rear, never a factor, pushed along and no impression approaching 2 out, no extra
mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and 5th 2 out, no impression when fell last
soon led, not fluent 4th, travelled well and asserted entering straight, ridden after 2 out and kept on well run-in
tracked leaders, not fluent 2nd, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression on inner approaching straight, no extra after 2 out
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th, 5th halfway, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened
MR PICOTEE won this last year and is just 3lb higher. He looks to have been primed for another crack having been beaten a head at Clonmel last week and can go one better. Quamino gained his only victory to date over the track and trip and has run very well in both subsequent starts though is now 12lb higher. Nulife won a course and distance handicap last summer and scored on the level at Dundalk in March while The Birdie Crowe has been competing at a high level since her maiden victory at Limerick in July. The King Of Brega has failed to take advantage of a lower hurdle mark though ran in a tougher handicap than this on his reappearance and will enjoy the conditions. Le Vagabond is a smart handicapper on the Flat who has won twice over timber so he's one for the shortlist.
Mr Picotee (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Held up, 7th halfway, ridden into 4th entering straight, disputed before 2 out, led before last, kept on run-in, headed at line, 2nd of 9, hd behind Loupgarou (10-3) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
The King Of Brega (IRE) 33-1 (10-9) Mid-division on outer, ridden 2 out, soon weakened, 9th of 10, 8 3/4l behind Grand Partner (11-6) at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Mar.
Le Vagabond (FR) 16-1 (9-7) Held up in rear, 10th halfway, niggled along approaching straight, ran on strongly 1f out to 2nd final strides, nearest finish, 2nd of 10, 1/2l behind Sea The Lion (8-13) at Leopardstown 1m 4f hcp gd in May.
Ronava (IRE) 10-1 (10-8) Rear of mid-division, 7th after 6th, no impression 3 out, soon ridden, weakened, tailed off, 8th of 11, dist behind Doctor Phoenix (11-10) at Cork 2m 1f hcp Soft - Heavy in Nov.
The Birdie Crowe (IRE) 25-1 (11-4) Mid-division on inner, dropped to rear of mid-division when mistake 4 out, fell next, at Punchestown 2m lst (1) Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Killiney Court (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Always in rear and pushed along from halfway, detached from 4 out and pulled up before last, at Kilbeggan 2m 4f hcp sft in May.
Quamino (GER) 7-2 (11-1) Held up towards rear, closer 3 out, ridden into 3rd 2 out, 2nd before last, kept on without matching winner run-in, 2nd of 11, 4l behind Rideonastar (11-0) at Cork 2m Soft - Heavy in May.
Weather Watch (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, jumped left 4th, 4th halfway, ridden and weakened 5 out, pulled up before 2 out, at Down Royal 2m 4f sft in Nov.
Alcander (FR) 6-1 (8-6) Held up in rear, ridden into 4th 2f out, 3rd and no impression on leaders 1f out, kept on same pace inside final furlong, 4th closing stages, 4th of 6, 2 1/2l behind Elishpour (9-9) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Mar.
Touch Of Gold (IRE) 10-1 (9-8) Held up in rear, ran freely, headway into 5th approaching straight, ridden and no impression 2f out, soon no extra and eased, tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Rolanna (8-10) at Clonmel 2m hcp hvy in May.
Mezajy (IRE) 14-1 (11-6) Mid-division best, ridden and no impression entering straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 18, 12 3/4l behind Trump Sixteen (11-4) at Limerick 2m hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Lady In Lavender (IRE) 12-1 (10-0) Held up towards rear, progress into 6th 3 out, ridden into 3rd next, under pressure in 4th when fell last, at Cork 2m 4f hcp Soft - Heavy in May.
Nulife (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) Led, slight mistake 4 out, ridden and pressed when jumped left 2 out, soon headed, no extra before last, 8th of 18, 8 3/4l behind Hearts Are Trumps (11-7) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May.
