rear of mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up lame after last
soon trailing, pulled up after 7th
prominent and disputed, close up 4 out, ridden in 3rd last, no extra in 4th entering straight, kept on same pace
mid-division, 10th halfway, mistake 6 out, soon no extra
soon chased leaders, 7th halfway, ridden in 9th 5 out, no impression 10th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace
rear of mid-division, 12th halfway, headway in 7th 3 out, ridden in 5th approaching 2 out, no extra and kept on one pace
mid-division, 9th halfway, headway in 6th 3 out, ridden into close 4th 2 out, stayed on to lead entering straight, strongly pressed close home, all out
towards rear, pulled up after 7th
rear of mid-division best, towards rear halfway, never a factor
chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 8th 3 out, no impression in 9th approaching 2 out, kept on one pace from last, stayed on to 3rd run-in, no impression leaders
chased leaders, fell 6th
towards rear, fell 2nd
held up rear of mid-division, towards rear halfway, headway in 8th 3 out, ridden in 6th approaching 2 out, kept on in 5th entering straight, stayed on to press winner closing stages, just held
led and disputed, ridden and strongly pressed after last, headed entering straight, no extra and weakened closing stages
prominent, 4th halfway, challenged and squeezed out approaching 2 out, ridden into 2nd last, challenged before straight, no extra run-in, kept on same pace
prominent and disputed, ridden in 5th 3 out, no extra approaching next
chased leaders, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th after 3 out, no extra approaching next, weakened
mid-division, dropped towards rear halfway, weakened before 5 out, tailed off
Bronte Bay will attract support after his fine second to Ah Ya Boy Ya at Kilbeggan but Paul Flynn's charge has become very difficult to win with and is still a maiden after 13 starts over fences. Chicago Grey landed a Listed contest over timber at Thurles in December but jumped very novicey on his chasing bow at Perth earlier this month. Gordon Elliott will have sorted his technique and he looks sure to go well but once again it looks like Dermot Weld has the answer. PRINCE ERIK finished runner-up in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham in March but has had no luck in four starts over fences, three of which he has failed to complete. He has all the attributes of a useful chaser and can gain another success for his unstoppable yard. Forjoetheplumber and Gonebeyondrecall are experienced over the bigger obstacles and the former in particular looks a threat.
Ball Of Blue (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Prominent, led after 9th, clear from before 6 out, mistake next, reduced lead approaching straight, headed and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 10, 1 3/4l behind Carutomark (11-4) at Wexford 3m 1f beg chase gd.
Ballinoe Bob (IRE) 25-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th 6 out, 6th 3 out, kept on same pace, 5th of 15, 32l behind Diophas (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f beg chs gf.
Bronte Bay (IRE) 7-2fav (11-12) Always prominent, mainly 2nd, headway to dispute 3 out, headed and driven along after next, kept on same pace under pressure run-in, 2nd of 13, 1 1/4l behind Ah Ya Boy Ya (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase gd.
Carheenlea (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, 4th 3 out, no extra in 5th approaching last, 5th of 13, 14l behind Ah Ya Boy Ya (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase gd.
Carsonstown Boy (IRE) 11-10fav (11-12) Held up towards rear, moderate 6th 5 out, ridden and no impression 3 out, 4th 2 out, kept on one pace, 3rd of 14, 17l behind Dream Champion (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase fm in Jun.
Chaussettes (IRE) 8-1 (11-0) Chased leaders, closer in 4th from 7 out, 3rd from 4 out, no impression under pressure and kept on same pace from next, 3rd of 10, 12l behind Glantara (11-0) at Killarney 2m 6f nov chs gd.
Chicago Grey (IRE) 2-1fav (10-12) Held up towards rear, pushed along 12th, kept on to take 3rd flat, no impression, 3rd of 8, 29l behind Billie Magern (11-0) at Perth 3m nov chs (4) gf.
Covie Lad (USA) 20-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, 5th 3 out, ridden and no impression in 4th after 2 out, kept on well under pressure run-in, 4th of 13, 3 1/2l behind Ah Ya Boy Ya (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase gd.
Flying Johnny M (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Towards rear, some headway when mistake 5 out, soon no extra, 7th of 13, 40l behind Ah Ya Boy Ya (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase gd.
Forjoetheplumber (IRE) 2-1fav (11-7) Tracked leaders in 5th, progress 4 out, 2nd before 3 out, challenged and every chance from before 2 out, slight mistake last, no impression run-in, stayed on, 2nd of 15, 1 1/4l behind Diophas (11-12) at Killarney 2m 4f beg chs gf.
Gonebeyondrecall (IRE) 7-1 (11-2) Towards rear, went poor 9th 4 out, soon no impression, 7th of 14, well behind Pallasmore (10-13) at Tipperary 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 gd.
Powerberry (IRE) 8-1 (11-3) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and weakened 3 out, pulled up before last, in a race won by Yachvili (11-6) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-102, 14 ran.
Prince Erik 25-1 (11-10) Chased leaders, 5th halfway, pushed along 6 out, soon dropped towards rear, last of 13, well behind Quevega (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hdl G1 gd in Apr.
Slash And Burn (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, ran out approaching 4th, in a race won by Ah Ya Boy Ya (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f beg chase gd, 13 ran.
Warne (IRE) 4-1 (11-2) Held up, moderate 6th halfway, left remote 5th 4 out, soon no extra, 4th of 8, well behind Cruising Katie (10-10) at Limerick 2m 3f nov chs gf.
Without The Bop (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Mid-division, 7th halfway, no impression from 4 out, 8th of 15, well behind Speedy Max (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chase gf in May.
Hot Oscar (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Always prominent, led from 8th, ridden and strongly pressed 2 out, headed approaching last, outpaced early run-in, rallied last 100 yards, no extra near finish, 2nd of 15, 1/2l behind Speedy Max (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 7f beg chase gf in May.
Janeylad (IRE) 12-1 (11-0) Mid-division, 7th halfway, driven along after 3 out, 6th and no impression after next, 6th of 16, 13l behind Irish Poli (11-5) at Kilbeggan 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Ted Gunther (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, no extra from 4 out, 11th of 15, 44l behind Silence Speaks (10-7) at Killarney 2m 4f hcp chs 0-102.
Manthatwasclose (IRE) 20-1 (11-5) Towards rear, mistake 1st, some headway into moderate 7th 2 out, 6th last, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 21l behind Arctic Zone (11-7) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f beg chase fm in Jun.
The Snuffler (IRE) 14-1 (11-0) Mid-division, weakened from 5 out, 10th of 17, 28l behind Defying Gravity (11-0) at Listowel 3m hts chs gf in Jun.
