chased leaders, closer in 2nd 4 out, not as quick as 1st 2 2 out, soon no extra and slow jump last
towards rear for most, no extra 4 out, tailed off
waited with towards rear, closer in 7th 4 out, moderate 6th and no impression 2 out, kept on same pace
prominent, 3rd approaching 6 out, no extra from next, completely tailed off
soon mid-division, closer in 4th 4 out, plenty to do from next until closed under pressure to challenge before last where disputed lead, stayed on well run-in to edge ahead close home
soon towards rear, niggled along 4th, never a factor, no extra 4 out, tailed off
led, not always fluent jumping, headed approaching last, soon no extra and kept on same pace
chased leaders, closer in 3rd 4 out, 2nd from next, led approaching last where joined, kept on well run-in, headed close home
soon mid-division, pushed along 5 out, 6th next, no impression from after 3 out
prominent, 4th approaching 6 out, no extra from next, completely tailed off
towards rear, closer in 5th 4 out, plenty to do from next, headway under pressure last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, 2nd approaching 6 out, lost place and no extra from after next
Paul Nolan won this last year but today's representative, Articular, is the only winner in the field and is penalised as a result. His victory came by a short-head in a Thurles bumper and the concession of 5lb to FOLSOM BLUE may be beyond him as Conor O'Dwyer's charge has shown plenty of ability in bumpers and between the flags. Ruby Walsh was on board Waterloo Rock at Cork two weeks ago and though the partnership never troubled the leaders this is a weaker event and better is expected. Old Laxey showed promise in points and has a pedigree suited to hurdling so he's another to keep an eye on along with recent Tinahely winner Dawn Commander.
Articular (IRE) 13-2 (10-11) Soon mid-division, closed to track leaders over 4f out, led 2f out, soon strongly pressed, stayed on well, all out, won at Thurles 2m NH flat in Mar beating Famous Last Words (11-7) by shd, 17 ran.
Black Zorro (IRE) 9-1 (11-7) Chased leaders, 8th halfway, ridden and no extra entering straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 16, 38l behind King Malik (11-11) at Fairyhouse 2m N H flat gd.
Caspian Piper (IRE) 25-1 (11-8) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, ridden in 6th entering straight, no impression in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 6th of 10, 23l behind Dylan Ross (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd.
Come On Tom (IRE) 100-1 (11-2) Prominent, mistake 1st, pushed along in 4th before straight, soon no extra, 13th of 20, 43l behind Pink Coat (11-4) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl.
Dawn Commander (GER) 2-1 (11-7) Rcd 1st/2nd, ld 4out & nvr in dngr after, won at Tinahely 3m ire ptp gf beating Howaboutnow (11-7) by 1 1/2l, 9 ran.
Happy Tobe Here (IRE) 16-1 (10-8) Tracked leaders on inner, 4th 4f out, soon soon ridden and no impression, 10th of 25, 21l behind Texas Jack (11-4) at Punchestown 2m nhf gd in May.
Old Laxey (IRE) 4-1 (11-7) Chsd ldrs in 3rd/4th, 3l 3rd aftr 3out, wknd aftr 2out, 4th of 14, 4l behind Kilcrea (11-7) at Ballindenisk 3m ire ptp gs in May.
Railway Vic (IRE) 66-1 (10-5) Chased leaders early, soon well off pace towards rear, moderate 4th after 3 out, dropped to moderate 5th and no extra straight, 5th of 6, 45l behind Sailors Warn (11-6) at Limerick 2m 2f 4yo hdl.
River Slaney (IRE) 16-1 (11-2) Tracked leaders, ridden and no impression from 3f out, 14th of 24, 35l behind King Vuvuzela (11-2) at Punchestown 2m 4yo nhf gd in May.
Vitom (IRE) 66-1 (11-4) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 16th of 20, well behind Pink Coat (11-4) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl.
Waterloo Rock (IRE) 25-1 (11-7) Towards rear, no danger and kept on same pace without threatening straight, 8th of 20, 13l behind Pink Coat (11-4) at Cork 2m 4yo mdn hdl.
Crystal Brook (IRE) 50-1 (11-2) Always towards rear, tailed off, 20th of 24, well behind The Grey Express (11-7) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl gd in Sep.
Folsom Blue (IRE) 6-1 (11-7) Tracked leaders, no impression under pressure in 3rd from before straight, kept on same pace, 3rd of 19, 10l behind Jenari (11-2) at Gowran Park 2m 4yo nhf gd in Apr.
