prominent, on terms 3rd, close 2nd when mistake 5th, soon clear of remainder with leader, pushed along after 9th, no impression 2 out, one pace
not fluent 1st, held up, poor 8th at 7th, no impression from before 2 out
led early, chased leaders, soon poor 3rd, weakened from before 5 out, tailed off before next and mistake, soon pulled up
mid-division, poor 6th at 7th, no impression in poor 5th before straight, one pace
mid-division, slight mistake 6th, poor 5th next, chased winner from before 2 out, moderate 3rd at last, 2nd run-in, kept on well without getting to winner
held up, poor 7th at 7th, not fluent 10th, no impression 4 out, weakened and pulled up before last
mid-division, poor 4th at 7th, chased winner from before 2 out, moderate 4th approaching last, soon no extra
in rear and well off pace, headway to chase winner from after 2 out, moderate 2nd at last, 3rd and one pace run-in
chased leaders, mistake and unseated rider 5th
soon led, joined 3rd, led again before 5th, soon clear of remainder with 2nd, jumped well, went on alone 2 out, reducing lead straight, stayed on well run-in, held on and stumbled at line
held up, poor 9th at 7th, no impression from before 2 out, soon no extra, completely tailed off
ON THE FRINGE won this way back in 2011 and Salsify the following two years. Neither are veterans in the context of these races and it's the former who should have the edge this time despite narrow defeats in this behind top-class hunters Tammys Hill and Prince De Beauchene. His victories in the championship events at Cheltenham and Aintree last spring are the stand-out form here and though only a length in front of Noble Prince at Punchestown in May he had plenty in hand. Salsify has been well beaten in recent races but may not be finished yet though it's the relative youngster Two Rockers who is expected to prove the main threat. Adrian Maguire's charge has had his jumping problems but invariably manages to win when getting round though he's up against a pair of superb hunter chasers this time. Jim Culloty's It Came To Pass is a youngster with a future if his maiden hunter success at Limerick is anything to go by and he's one to note while Derek O'Connor will ensure the progressive B L Swagger gets a good ride.
Anseanachai Cliste (IRE) 33-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, slight mistake 3rd, moderate 5th halfway, pushed along in 4th 4 out and left moderate 3rd 2 out, no extra, 3rd of 13, dist behind Two Rockers (11-7) at Thurles 3m sft in Jan.
B L Swagger (IRE) 7-2 (12-1) Ww rr, mstk 7th, prog 5out, 4th 3out, ld bef 2out & 6l adv gng best bef last, easily, won at Killeagh 3m hvy in Jan beating Glenwood Knight (12-1) by 6l, 13 ran.
Becauseicouldntsee (IRE) 16-1 (11-12) Soon chased leaders, slight mistake 2nd, jumped left and not fluent 5th, lost place 4 out, no extra, completely tailed off, 13th of 14, dist behind Abarta (10-2) at Downpatrick 2m 7f hcp gd in Jun.
Faith Keeper (IRE) 9-1 (10-1) Mid-division, blundered and rider lost iron briefly 2nd, stumbled and fell on bend after 6th, at Exeter 3m 6f hcp (3) gd in Apr.
It Came To Pass (IRE) 5-2fav (12-0) Soon towards rear, slightly impeded 6th, headway 8th, 3rd 3 out, travelling smoothly into straight, soon pushed along between horses and 2nd, led 2 out, went on from before last where a little slow, flicked tail and ridden out run-in, soon clear, won at Limerick 2m 6f mdn hvy in Dec beating Gullivar (12-0) by 15l, 12 ran.
Noble Prince (GER) 7-2 (11-11) Mid-division, slight mistake 4th, ridden 3 out, no impression in 8th 2 out and hampered, kept on one pace, 7th of 14, dist behind Marito (11-11) at Down Royal 2m 6f hvy in Dec.
On The Fringe (IRE) 4-11fav (12-0) Chased leaders, closed into 2nd 3 out, led 2 out, clear approaching last, pushed out and kept on well run-in, reduced lead close home but always holding on,, won at Punchestown 3m 1f Good - Yielding in May beating Noble Prince (12-0) by 1l, 9 ran.
Salsify (IRE) 10-1 (12-0) Held up in rear, hit 3rd, headway 11th, lost place 15th, behind when pulled up before 4 out, at Cheltenham 3m 2f (2) sft in Mar.
Two Rockers (IRE) 4-6fav (11-7) Tracked leader, led 5th until 9th, led again 12th, slight mistake next, drew clear travelling well before straight, 2 lengths lead when pecked badly last, ridden to assert again run-in, won at Thurles 3m sft in Jan beating Carrigeen Acebo (11-0) by 4 1/2l, 13 ran.
You Must Know Me (IRE) 7-2 (11-8) Led and disputed early, 3rd after 2nd, dropped to rear and slight mistake 7th, soon ridden along, weakened and pulled up before 6 out, at Listowel 2m 3f hcp hvy in Jun.
Wish Ye Didnt (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Tracked leaders, 4th 6 out, ridden in 2nd after 2 out, disputed lead before last, headed after last and briefly checked, no extra in 4th inside final furlong, 4th of 14, 6 1/4l behind Josies Orders (11-7) at Punchestown 3m Yielding in May.
