chased leaders, 6th approaching straight, improved to challenge from 2 out, gained narrow lead before last, stayed on best run-in
towards rear, no danger from 4 out, tailed off
led, joined 7th, slight mistake 4 out and headed, disputed 2nd approaching straight, impeded 2 out, no extra and eased approaching last
soon mid-division, closed to dispute 4th approaching straight, ridden in 3rd before last, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, slight mistakes 5th and 6th, soon lost place and no impression from 8th, weakened, completely tailed off
soon in rear, never a factor, completely tailed off
soon mid-division, moderate 8th approaching straight, no impression and mistake 2 out, kept on same pace
prominent, on terms 7th, led from 4 out, fell 2 out
soon mid-division, closer in 7th approaching straight, 2nd before 2 out where left in lead, just headed before last where slight mistake, kept on same pace run-in
tracked leaders, disputed 2nd approaching straight, impeded 2 out, no impression in 4th at last, one pace
held up, not fluent 6th, pushed along in moderate 9th approaching straight, no impression when impeded 2 out, one pace
towards rear, pushed along 4th, never a factor, tailed off
soon chased leaders, some slight mistakes, disputed 4th approaching straight, impeded 2 out, no extra in 5th and mistake last, one pace
chased leaders early, soon mid-division, no extra and eased before straight, tailed off
The Plan Man started favourite at Limerick after a fine debut over fences at Tramore but couldn't handle Neverushacon and will need to do better here. Akito fell at the last in that latter event when chasing the eventual winner and providing he stays on his feet this time should make a bold bid for compensation. BUSTER DAN DAN (NAP) won four times over hurdles and though unable to cope with Tiger Roll on his chasing bow at Ballinrobe it was a very promising start and he had Neverushacon around 4l behind. Draco is rated 136 over hurdles and has to be respected on his debut over the bigger obstacles.
Akito (FR) 4-1 (11-12) Prominent, disputed 2nd, chased leader from 5th, disputed 8th, led next, ridden and joined 2 out, soon headed, under pressure in 2nd when fell last, at Limerick 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Baccalaureate (FR) 16-1 (10-5) Towards rear for most, never a factor, 11th of 20, dist behind Magnetic Force (11-5) at Cork 2m hcp gd in Jul.
Buster Dan Dan (IRE) 11-2 (11-12) Chased leaders, led and disputed from 6th, ridden 2 out, headed before last where slight mistake, no extra run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 12, 8l behind Tiger Roll (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Draco 33-1 (10-11) Mid-division, ridden into 7th entering straight, no extra before last, 13th of 25, 19 1/4l behind Anibale Fly (10-9) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
Go Forty Go (IRE) 14-1 (11-12) Disputed early, soon chased leader, slight mistakes 2nd and 5th, 3rd halfway, slight mistake 5 out, ridden and no extra 3 out, weakened and tailed off, 8th of 12, dist behind Tiger Roll (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f gd in May.
Kilderry Prince (IRE) 66-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 4 out, weakened, 11th of 16, dist behind Neverushacon (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Killiney Court (IRE) 7-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, fell 1st, at Limerick 2m 3f Good - Yielding in May.
Mick Thonic (FR) 3-1 (11-12) Tracked leader, a little keen, on terms before 2nd, soon led, slight mistake 4 out, headed between last 2, one pace run-in and dropped to 3rd near line, 3rd of 8, 6 1/2l behind Hurricane Darwin (11-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f gd in May.
Our Dougal (IRE) 9-4fav (11-4) Led, pressed from 5th, slight mistake 2 out, soon ridden and hung left under pressure, bad mistake last, narrowly headed run-in, rallied well to lead again close home, won at Down Royal 2m mdn gd in Jun beating Tajseer (11-4) by hd, 13 ran.
Phil's Magic (IRE) 2-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, hit 1st, some slight mistakes early, disputed 3rd at 7th, soon moderate 3rd, chased winner 4 out, soon no impression, kept on into moderate 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 7, 8 1/2l behind Chatham House Rule (11-10) at Punchestown 2m gd in May.
Ridestan (IRE) 12-1 (9-5) Soon led, pushed along and headed 2f out, soon no extra, eased, 11th of 14, 21 1/4l behind Saga Bolton (9-1) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Dec.
Riviera Sun (IRE) 10-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 9th halfway, ridden 3 out, no impression before straight, 7th of 16, 33 3/4l behind Neverushacon (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Swantykay (IRE) 12-1 (10-13) Slight mistake 1st, soon mid-division, closer order 6th, slight mistake next, pushed along before 3 out, soon no impression, 11th of 15, 18 1/4l behind Heist (10-5) at Bellewstown 2m 4f hcp Yielding in Jun.
Tongie (IRE) 14-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden and no extra 3 out, 16th of 25, dist behind Shamiran (11-4) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp Good - Yielding in Apr.
The Plan Man (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Disputed briefly 1st, soon chased leaders, 3rd halfway, challenged entering straight, ridden in 3rd before 2 out where mistake, no impression before last where left 2nd, kept on one pace, 2nd of 16, 8 1/2l behind Neverushacon (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f gd in Jul.
Blue Templar (IRE) 16-1 (11-10) Held up, pushed along in last after 6th, soon no danger, 8th of 13, dist behind Gambling Girl (11-5) at Killarney 2m 1f gd in May.
