chased leaders, dropped to 9th over 3f out, soon no impression, no extra and eased final furlong, tailed off
tracked leaders, soon 3rd, joined for 3rd over 3f out, challenged and edged slightly left and bumped 2f out, soon on terms, headed 1f out and one pace
held up in rear, reminder after halfway, 11th over 3f out, soon no impression
soon mid-division, pushed along after halfway, 10th over 3f out, headway to chase leaders and no impression from over 1f out, one pace
soon mid-division, closed to dispute 6th travelling smoothly over 3f out, pushed along 2f out and soon squeezed for room and checked, led 1f out, stayed on well, easily
prominent, soon 2nd, slightly impeded over 2f out, soon bumped and one pace
held up, soon raced in 12th, no impression straight
held up, soon towards rear in 13th, pushed along 5f out, no impression over 3f out, no extra and eased final furlong, tailed off
tracked leaders, 5th over 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
tracked leaders, disputed 3rd over 3f out, one pace from under 2f out
soon mid-division, pushed along under 6f out, 8th over 3f out, no extra from under 2f out
held up, reminder halfway, pushed along under 6f out, dropped to rear and no extra from over 3f out, eased 2f out, completely tailed off
soon led, strongly pressed and edged left over 2f out, soon headed and no impression
TIGRIS RIVER, three times a winning hurdler, will love the ground and looks well handicapped on the Flat so he can take this for Joseph O'Brien. Micras was chasing over the winter but has reverted to the Flat in excellent form, scoring at Clonmel before runner-up here though she was receiving plenty of weight. Hurricane Sky was a couple of lengths behind in that latter event and looks held but Neverushacon has also been racing over fences and hails from a yard in outstanding form so he's on the shortlist along with Benkei, who will enjoy the conditions and is just 4lb higher than his last victory.
Benkei (IRE) 6-1 (9-9) Chased leader in 2nd, ridden to challenge 2f out, no extra in 3rd 1f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 3rd of 8, 1 3/4l behind Tandem (9-5) at Tipperary 1m 4f gd in Apr.
Zafayan (IRE) 20-1 (10-0) Rear of mid-division, no impression from 3f out, 10th of 11, 14 3/4l behind Whiteout (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Wonder Laish 5-1 (9-1) Close up, ridden 3f out, weakened final furlong, 8th of 14, 21 1/2l behind Mustard (9-2) at Newmarket 1m 4f hcp (2) gs in Oct.
Sir Ector (USA) 40-1 (9-0) Mid-division, pushed along approaching straight and no extra in rear 2f out, kept on one pace, 11th of 12, 7 3/4l behind Roconga (9-2) at Cork 1m 2f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Tigris River (IRE) 33-1 (11-10) Held up, 13th after 5th, some headway straight, no impression and kept on same pace without threatening from 2 out, 7th of 18, 15 3/4l behind St Stephens Green (10-7) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Alton Bay (IRE) 20-1 (11-9) Mid-division, mistake and unseated rider 6th, at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in May.
Noble Inn (FR) 50-1 (10-11) Held up, no impression from 2 out, 17th of 20, 21 1/2l behind Ice Cold Soul (10-2) at Leopardstown 2m hcp gd in Jan.
Shadagann (IRE) 10-1 (8-13) Chased leaders, ridden in 6th 3f out, moderate 4th 1f out, no impression, 5th of 11, 7 3/4l behind Whiteout (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Rideonastar (IRE) 12-1 (12-3) 8th of 24, 35l behind Mr Boss Man (12-3) at Punchestown 1m 7f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Neverushacon (IRE) 9-2 (11-4) Tracked leaders, slightly slow 2nd, fell 5th, at Punchestown 2m hcp gd in May.
Hurricane Sky (IRE) 16-1 (8-6) Chased leaders, ridden in 4th 3f out, 2nd and no impression on winner 2f out, dropped to 3rd and no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 11, 7l behind Whiteout (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Micras 14-1 (8-4) Mid-division on outer, ridden and closer in 5th 3f out, went moderate 3rd 1f out, kept on without threatening winner in 2nd inside final furlong, 2nd of 11, 5 1/2l behind Whiteout (8-10) at Curragh 2m hcp Yielding in May.
Zoffanys Pride (IRE) 16-1 (8-9) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression over 2f out, kept on one pace, 15th of 18, 17 1/4l behind Sea The Lion (8-6) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Jun.
Jazz Ranger (IRE) 10-1 (9-0) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden early straight and 2nd over 2f out, no impression on winner over 1f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 3rd of 15, 1/2l behind Mademoiselle Penny (9-9) at Cork 1m 4f hcp gf in May.
Bayan (IRE) 14-1 (8-2) Led after 2f, ridden and headed over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong, 14th of 34, 6l behind Grumeti (8-2) at Newmarket 2m 2f hcp (2) gd in Oct.
