chased leaders, pushed along in 3rd approaching 4 out, no extra next
chased leaders, 4th approaching straight, soon no extra under pressure
soon prominent, challenged 3 out, jumped right 2 out, led and stayed on best run-in
attempted to make all, clear for much, pushed along approaching straight, joined 3 out, soon headed, no extra in 4th when fell last
chased leaders, 8th after 4 out, kept on same pace without threatening under pressure straight
rear of mid-division, reminders from 5th, closer in 9th approaching 5 out, kept on same pace from after next
towards rear, pulled up approaching 6th
tracked leaders, closed into 3rd 3 out, led next, headed and kept on same pace run-in
soon mid-division, ridden into 4th 3 out, 3rd and kept on same pace under pressure from before last
soon towards rear, ridden from 6 out, no extra from next, pulled up before 3 out
chased leaders, 7th after 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure straight
Winning bumper Avoca King pulled up over hurdles at Navan in February where the very heavy ground was against him. He should do better while It's Ironic beat a huge field in a Gowran bumper last month and this dual point-to-point winner should have no problems jumping hurdles. Shannon Spirit had looked a certain future winner when a close second to The Pier at Thurles in January but his latest effort at Cork in March was a disappointment. BAREL OF LAUGHS has done everything but win on his two latest starts and was caught on the line by Memories Of Milan at Clonmel last month. He's still on the upgrade and can take this though Saved By John, who has produced some fine efforts in good class company, looks a major threat on ground that will be ideal.
Its Ironic (IRE) 13-2 (11-9) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, headway to challenge in 2nd entering straight, ridden to lead under 2f out, kept on well under pressure final furlong, won at Gowran Park 2m N H flat in Apr beating Folsom Blue (11-4) by 3/4l, 20 ran.
Shannon Spirit (IRE) 9-2 (11-12) Tracked leaders, 7th halfway, headway into 5th approaching straight, no impression after 3 out, 7th of 23, 30l behind Bog Warrior (11-12) at Cork 2m 4f mdn hdl in Mar.
Ballintemple Star (IRE) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, 3rd 2 out, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 1 1/2l behind Like The Da (10-11) at Gowran Park 2m hcp hdl 80-95 gd in Apr.
Barel Of Laughs (IRE) 2-1 (11-4) Close up, led from 3rd, headed before 2 out, rallied and on terms run-in, headed near finish, 2nd of 16, 1/2l behind Memories Of Milan (10-11) at Clonmel 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr.
Deliver More (IRE) 66-1 (10-8) Tracked leader in 2nd and some novicey jumps early, ridden to lead before 2 out, headed early run-in, kept on same pace, 2nd of 18, 3/4l behind First In Line (10-8) at Gowran Park 2m 3yo hdl gd in Oct '08.
Kilvoydansouth (IRE) 16-1 (9-9) Chased leaders, under pressure in 6th 5 out, soon no extra, 9th of 13, well behind Salesin (11-5) at Cork 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-140 gd in Apr.
Miracle House (IRE) 20-1 (11-12) Mid-division, weakened before 4 out, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Toon River (11-12) at Gowran Park 3m mdn hdl in Apr, 19 ran.
Really Unique (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Rear of mid-division, kept on without threatening from before straight, 6th of 17, 15l behind Schinkel (10-13) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Rockofinspiration 20-1 (11-4) Mid-division, moderate 5th before straight, soon no impression and kept on same pace, 5th of 16, 13l behind Datokepe (10-13) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Saved By John (IRE) 20-1 (11-0) Rear of mid-division, headway after 4 out, 7th 2 out, went moderate 3rd approaching last, kept on same pace, 3rd of 25, 16l behind Oneeightofamile (11-8) at Punchestown 2m 4f cond hcp hdl 80-102 gd.
Sligo 12-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders, dropped to moderate 6th 4 out, soon no extra, 10th of 13, well behind Tico (11-4) at Tramore 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
The Millar Murray (IRE) 66-1 (11-1) Always towards rear, 15th of 17, 46l behind Schinkel (10-13) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Golden Wonder (IRE) 33-1 (11-4) Mid-division, got carried very wide on bend after 5 out, soon no danger and kept on, 6th of 14, 25l behind Laffan Island (11-4) at Sligo 2m 2f 5yo mdn hdl gf.
Avoca King (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Mid-division, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened entering straight, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Sweeney Tunes (11-10) at Navan 2m 4f mdn hdl hvy in Feb, 18 ran.
Dont Tell The Boys 9-1 (11-12) Mid-division, headway into 6th after 4 out, ridden 3 out, no extra in 7th before straight, kept on one pace, 8th of 19, 35l behind Eight Is My Number (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f mdn hdl in Apr.
Like Your Style (IRE) 12-1 (11-12) Rear of mid-division, headway into 7th entering straight, soon ridden, 3rd at last, went 2nd without threatening winner run-in, 2nd of 16, 3 1/2l behind Shirley Casper (11-7) at Naas 2m beg chase sft in Mar.
Son Of My Heart (USA) 10-1 (11-5) Chased leaders, poor 5th 5 out, no impression under pressure and ko same pace from 3 out, 4th of 15, 11l behind Steele's Rock (11-12) at Gowran Park 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-109 gd in Apr.
Summertime Solo (IRE) 16-1 (12-0) Mid-division, ridden and weakened before straight, 20th of 24, well behind Maple Lady (11-2) at Cork 2m N H flat in Mar.
Whiskey And Rye (IRE) 8-1 (11-4) Prominent, dropped to 4th and no impression straight, kept on same pace, 4th of 16, 11l behind Datokepe (10-13) at Clonmel 2m mdn hdl in Apr.
Loyal Fellow (IRE) 66-1 (11-5) Mid-division, no extra from before 6 out, pulled up 4 out, in a race won by Boland's Corner (11-7) at Cork 3m Amateur Maiden Hurdle (5yo+) gd in Apr, 20 ran.
Keysers Hill (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, tailed off, 14th of 16, well behind Sicilian Secret (11-12) at Fairyhouse 2m mdn hdl gd in Apr.
