rear of mid-division, slight mistake 9th, some headway 4 out and mistake next, pushed along and went 4th early run-in, ridden and no impression over 1f out, no extra
always towards rear, never a factor, slight mistake 5 out, pushed along and detached next, mistake 3 out, weakened and eased, completely tailed off
rear of mid-division, 8th halfway, slightly hampered 9th, pushed along after 4 out and blundered 2 out, no extra
towards rear, fell 3rd
tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, headway to lead before 2 out, pushed along after last, ridden and headed 150 yards out, no impression on winner
rear of mid-division, some headway after 3 out, pushed along and no extra early run-in, no extra
prominent, 3rd halfway, disputed briefly when slow 9th, pushed along and no impression in 5th early run-in, no extra final furlong
tracked leaders, 6th halfway, headway into 3rd 2 out, pushed along after last, ridden over 1f out, no impression and kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, pecked badly and unseated rider 3rd
mid-division, some headway 5 out and progress into 2nd 2 out, pushed along after last, ridden to lead 150 yards out, stayed on well
prominent early, tracked leaders and 5th halfway, pecked badly and unseated rider 9th
tracked leaders, slight mistake 2nd, 4th halfway, pushed along 2 out, ridden and no impression after last, no extra final furlong, kept on one pace
prominent and led after 2nd, pushed along and headed before 2 out, soon no extra, eased early run-in, completely tailed off
always rear, never a factor, hampered 3rd, mistake 7th, pushed along and detached before 5 out, weakened, completely tailed off
Joseph O'Brien won this a year ago and winning bumper and hurdler Aeglos is one to note on his chasing bow and though Willie Mullins hasn't won this in 15 years Minella Beau, a maiden hurdle winner at the fixture last year, has a chaser's pedigree and looks certain to win races this season. AH LITTLELUCK was placed in a Grade 3 handicap over hurdles at Aintree in April and made a very encouraging start over fences at Wexford where he led at this trip. He gets the nod as the consistent Round Tower has had a dozen starts over fences and looks exposed. Schmidt is a lightly-raced progressive type who will have found 2m2f on the short side on his chasing bow at Limerick while Its All Guesswork looks a nice prospect for chasing this campaign and would be a threat to all if ready after a long break.
Aeglos (IRE) 5-1 (11-10) Waited with behind leaders, pushed along from 3 out, no impression before next, 3rd of 4, 27l behind Monkshood (11-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 4f Soft - Heavy in Nov.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 11-4 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 3rd and slight mistake 5 out, mistake next and soon 4th, ridden to lead entering straight, headed after 2 out, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 9, 4 1/2l behind Adimelo (11-12) at Wexford 3m 1f gf in Jul.
Big Bad Brian (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Held up, hit 1st, moderate 7th from 7th, soon no danger, 5th of 8, dist behind Classic Theatre (11-7) at Tipperary 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Bishops Quarter (IRE) 40-1 (11-2) Always in rear, slipped on bend after 4 out, no impression before next, last of 4, 34 3/4l behind Cadmium (11-12) at Roscommon 2m gd in Jun.
Caltex (FR) 6-1 (11-12) Soon tracked leaders, pushed along in 5th 4 out, kept on same pace from next, 4th of 11, 18 1/4l behind Miss Sapphire (11-5) at Limerick 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Double Portrait (IRE) 6-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders in remote 3rd throughout, no impression from 4 out, continued in remote 3rd straight, 3rd of 7, dist behind Matin D'Anjou (11-12) at Wexford 2m 4f gd in Jul.
Hugo 'n Taz 5-1 (11-3) Towards rear and 7th from halfway, improved into 4th from 4 out and went 3rd after next, ridden from 2 out, no impression and dropped to 4th run-in, 4th of 8, 6 3/4l behind Fleurys Fort (10-3) at Sligo 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Its All Guesswork (IRE) 9-4 (11-3) Held up in touch, tracked leaders 3 out, driven and outpaced by front pair after next, soon ridden, no impression in 4th from last, 4th of 5, 14l behind Brillare Momento (10-13) at Cheltenham 2m 5f (2) gd in Oct.
Lisnagreggan (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, pushed along and no impression after 3 out, soon no extra, 4th of 6, dist behind Youghal By The Sea (11-12) at Downpatrick 2m 3f mdn gd in Jul.
Minella Beau (IRE) 16-1 (10-3) Prominent, lost place and no extra from before straight, 20th of 24, dist behind Meri Devie (10-13) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Yielding - Soft in Apr.
Nikodam (FR) 25-1 (11-10) Disputed briefly, chased leaders after 1st, 3rd halfway, improved to narrow lead bypassing 2 out, ridden and headed after 2 out, no extra before last, 8th of 16, 22 3/4l behind Nearly Famous (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 2f hcp gd in Jul.
Round Tower (IRE) 14-1 (10-5) Soon disputed lead, narrow leader from 3rd, joined from 4 out, headed approaching 2 out, dropped to 4th at last, kept on without threatening run-in into 2nd near finish, 2nd of 12, 2 3/4l behind Monbeg Chit Chat (10-9) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp gd in Jul.
Schmidt (IRE) 7-2 (11-12) Tracked leader in 2nd, led at 4th, headed after 5th, progress to lead narrowly at 10th, pushed along and headed before 2 out, no impression on easy winner after 2 out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 9 1/2l behind Classic Theatre (11-5) at Limerick 2m 2f gd in Jul.
Vodka Society (IRE) 150-1 (11-0) Always behind, never a factor, 6th of 8, dist behind Ballyoisin (11-10) at Punchestown 2m 5f gd in Jun.
