in rear, 12th after 9th, progress after 12th, 7th after 4 out, headway on outer 2 out, no impression on principals in 3rd after 2 out, kept on same pace
towards rear, dropped to rear and under pressure after 6th, not fluent at 8th and detached, trailing after 12th, never a factor, pulled up before 13th
rear of mid-division, dropped to 13th after 9th, detached after 12th, trailing after 14th, pulled up before 3 out
mid-division, 9th after 9th, headway before 4 out, 5th after 4 out, lost place 3 out where not fluent, mistake 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
chased leader, 7th after 9th, progress on inner after 12th, not fluent at 14th, 6th after 4 out, no impression after 3 out, weakened before last
chased leader, 4th after 9th, lost place at 13th, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 3 out
prominent, tracked leader at 3rd, 2nd after 9th, lost place after 14th, progress on outer to 3rd after 4 out, dropped to 4th after 2 out, weakened before last
soon led, 3 lengths clear at 12th, increased advantage before 3 out, clear 2 out, eased run-in, easily
chased leader, 8th after 9th, progress after 13th, under pressure in 8th after 4 out, ridden and weakened after 3 out
tracked leader, dropped to 6th after 9th, lost place after 4 out, soon under pressure in 9th, weakened before 3 out, tailed off
prominent, mistake at 2nd, jumped left at 5th, 3rd after 9th, improved to 2nd after 14th, 4th after 4 out, headway to 2nd 3 out, no impression on leader before 2 out, kept on same pace in clear 2nd
towards rear, 10th after 9th, weakened and detached after 12th, never a factor pulled up before 13th
rear, not fluent at 1st, 14th after 9th, weakened and detached after 12th, never a factor, pulled up before 13th
towards rear, 11th after 9th, under pressure in 10th after 4 out, no impression 2 out, not fluent at last, kept on one pace to moderate 6th
in touch, 5th after 9th, headway to 3rd after 14th, 2nd after 4 out, lost place 3 out where not fluent, ridden and weakened before 2 out
Gigginstown has four in this. Two are trained by Denise Foster who also runs Three Musketeers and the 14-year-old Kruzhlinin, ridden by talented conditional Jordan Gainford. Of the afore-mentioned quartet Game Of War, trained by Henry De Bromhead, looks the pick in first-time cheekpieces. Shady Operator started favourite for the Ulster National at Downpatrick after winning over the banks course at Punchestown but he looked beaten when falling behind eventual winner FAG AN BEALACH. Arthur Moore’s young stayer was given too much to do at Punchestown nine days ago and compensation awaits if he’s fully recovered. Uisce Beatha is in cracking form but has to shoulder top weight and Waitnsee is also high in the handicap. Speak Easy has yet to win over fences but could be best of the rest in first-time blinkers.
Uisce Beatha (IRE) 11-2 (11-7) Towards rear, headway before 4 out, 3rd and pushed along 3 out, led after next and ridden approaching last, strongly pressed run-in, kept on well under pressure, won at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr beating Lord Lariat (10-6) by nk, 12 ran.
Three Musketeers (IRE) 25-1 (10-5) Rear of mid-division, slow 5th, towards rear after 9th and hampered next, slow 5 out, no extra and behind when pulled up before 3 out, at Listowel 3m hcp sft in Sep.
Waitnsee (IRE) 6-1 (10-4) Towards rear, closer in mid-division and slight mistake 11th, ridden in 7th 3 out, soon no impression on leaders, 5th of 13, 10 3/4l behind Rapid Response (10-0) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Auvergnat (FR) 80-1 (12-2) Mid-division, dropped to rear of mid-division and slight mistake 11th, mistake 4 out and ridden, no impression, 8th of 14, dist behind Bob And Co (12-2) at Punchestown 3m 1f Yielding in Apr.
Speak Easy 7-2 (11-8) Led, slight mistake 10th, joined 4 out, ridden 2 out, headed before last, 3rd at last, no extra inside final furlong, 3rd of 6, 5l behind Somptueux (11-9) at Fairyhouse 2m 5f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Aforementioned (FR) 50-1 (10-9) Mid-division early, slightly impeded 2nd, not fluent 6th and reminders, 14th after 7th, not a factor after, 16th of 20, dist behind Brahma Bull (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Dounikos (FR) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, 10th after 12th, no impression 4 out, pulled up before last, at Punchestown 3m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Shady Operator (IRE) 11-4fav (11-8) Mid-division, pushed along after 5 out, towards rear and struggling when fell next, at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Space Cadet (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Soon chased leaders, not fluent 6th and lost position, pecked 8th, not fluent 9th and 10th, slightly impeded after 13th, under pressure approaching 8 out, no impression approaching 4 out, soon no extra, 7th of 13, dist behind Singing Banjo (12-0) at Punchestown 4m 2f gf in Apr.
Game Of War (IRE) 6-1 (11-13) Tracked leaders, pushed along briefly at 11th, ridden in 5th after 3 out, no impression in 5th when fell at last, at Tramore 2m 6f hcp gd in Apr.
Kruzhlinin (GER) 15-2 (11-5) Prominent, tracked leaders, 2nd at 9th, not fluent next, ridden and lost place approaching 2 out, no extra, 9th of 15, 30 1/2l behind Fag An Bealach (10-5) at Downpatrick 3m 5f hcp Yielding in Mar.
Key Commander (IRE) 11-1 (11-4) Mid-division early, chased leaders from 5th, 5th halfway, ridden in 4th before straight, under pressure in 5th 2 out, kept on one pace, 5th of 10, 6 1/2l behind Champagne Beauty (10-1) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Fag An Bealach (IRE) 13-2 (9-12) Waited with, 17th after 7th, some headway and pushed along from 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening after, 10th of 20, 16 1/4l behind Brahma Bull (11-10) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
Out Sam 50-1 (11-4) Towards rear, chased leaders in 4th, lost place before 22nd, no chance after, 5th of 13, dist behind Tiger Roll (11-4) at Cheltenham 3m 6f (2) gs in Mar.
Swingbridge (IRE) 28-1 (10-4) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 12th and raced in 5th, slight mistake 13th, slightly impeded 5 out, no impression next, pulled up before 2 out, at Punchestown 3m 7f hcp Good - Yielding in May.
R'evelyn Pleasure (IRE) 5-1 (11-8) Prominent and disputed lead, led before 6th, joined 3 out, pushed along and headed entering straight, soon weakened, 9th of 13, 26l behind Carrolls Cottage (12-0) at Limerick 2m 5f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Glorious Galway (IRE) 15-8fav (11-1) Led or disputed, slight mistake 1st, not fluent 4th, led next, slight mistake 8th, strongly pressed approaching straight, ridden and headed entering straight, soon lost place and no extra, 5th of 7, 34l behind Midnight Maestro (11-9) at Limerick 2m 4f hcp hvy in Mar.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 12-1 (10-8) Always towards rear, pushed along and no impression after 4 out, kept on one pace from 2 out, never a factor, 7th of 12, 22 3/4l behind Uisce Beatha (11-7) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp Yielding in Apr.
