mid-division, ridden over 2f out, headway into 4th 1 1/2f out, went 3rd inside final furlong, kept on same pace
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened
mid-division, good headway to dispute lead entering straight, headed 3f out, ridden over 2f out, weakened
chased leader in 2nd, ridden in 3rd 3f out, soon weakened, eased 1 1/2f out
chased leaders on inner, ridden in 6th under 3f out, soon no impression
dwelt, in rear, pushed along on wide outer 3f out, soon ridden, good headway into 2nd 1 1/2f out, improved to lead under 1f out, joined inside final furlong, stayed on well, led on line
mid-division on inner, no impression from 3f out, never a factor
very slowly away and trailing in last, no impression from 4f out, never a factor
always towards rear, pushed along after 5f, no impression from 4f out
mid-division, ridden on outer 3f out, no impression, never a factor
in rear, no impression straight, never a factor
chased leaders, ridden entering straight, weakened
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, weakened
mid-division, closer in 5th 3f out, soon ridden and no impression
led, joined briefly entering straight, regained lead 3f out, soon went clear, ridden and strongly pressed over 1f out, headed under 1f out, no extra inside final furlong
chased leaders, ridden 3f out, soon dropped to mid-division, 8th over 1f out, kept on without threatening final furlong
in rear, ridden over 4f out, some progress over 2f out, kept on without threatening final furlong, never nearer
rear of mid-division, pushed along on outer in moderate 17th 3f out, good headway into 3rd and ridden 1 1/2f out, improved to dispute lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, headed on line
towards rear, headway into 13th 3f out, soon ridden, 5th 1 1/2f out, kept on same pace final furlong
mid-division on inner, 7th 3f out, soon ridden on inner, no impression final furlong
Teologia just failed to hold off Trump Card over the course and distance last month and will take some catching this time as the winner was race-fit. Stormy Tale wasn't far behind in third and ran well over a trip much too short at Clonmel last time but UNION GAP is probably well handicapped on a mark of 59. Noel Meade's charge made very good progress over hurdles at the backend of last year and may just have needed the run when leading for most of the way over 2m at Clonmel ten days ago. Venezia and Political Policy have both won over the track and trip and the latter is likely to pop up at any time.
Newcross (IRE) 16-1 (8-4) Prominent, dropped to 8th halfway, short of room over 2f out, kept on same pace final furlong, 7th of 20, 9l behind Mr Everest (8-5) at Naas 1m 6f hcp Yielding in Nov.
Chiavari (IRE) 100-1 (9-0) Towards rear, 8th halfway, ridden and weakened 2 1/2f out, never a factor, 9th of 10, 13 1/4l behind Cimeara (9-5) at Cork 1m 4f lst stks (1) gd in Apr.
Trump Card (IRE) 7-1 (9-11) Disputed lead early, soon raced in moderate 4th, headway and closed straight, led inside final furlong, stayed on well, won at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Mar beating Teologia (9-7) by 1/2l, 18 ran.
With A Start (IRE) 9-1 (10-0) Tracked leader, 2nd halfway, headway to lead briefly entering straight, pushed along in 2nd under 2f out, ridden and no impression on winner from over 1f out, kept on one pace under pressure, 2nd of 8, 7 1/2l behind Georgian Bay (9-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f pol in Apr.
Stormy Tale (IRE) 3-1 (9-5) Chased leaders early, improved to get on terms inside first 2f, soon led, pressed approaching straight, soon joined, headed under 2f out, 3rd 1f out, kept on without reaching winner inside final furlong, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Tirmizi (10-0) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Venezia (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Soon towards rear and pushed along at stages, under pressure and detached in last at 11th, soon no danger, last of 9, 34l behind Tikkanen Express (11-9) at Punchestown 2m 7f hcp gd in Oct.
Teologia (IRE) 9-1 (9-7) Edged left leaving stalls, soon led and clear, slightly reduced lead from 5f out, headed inside final furlong, kept on well without matching winner, 2nd of 18, 1/2l behind Trump Card (9-11) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Mar.
Orgilgo Bay (IRE) 16-1 (9-10) Towards rear, pushed along from 4th, ridden and no impression 3 out, kept on one pace straight, 7th of 11, 17 3/4l behind Lagostovegas (10-7) at Listowel 2m hcp hvy in Sep.
Silvretta Schwarz (IRE) 8-1 (9-2) Raced in 5th early, soon 3rd, closed up after halfway, not go with winner straight, one pace from under 2f out, 6th of 13, 15 1/2l behind War Diary (9-7) at Clonmel 1m 2f mdn Yielding in Apr.
All Body And Soul 33-1 (9-12) Dwelt, soon raced in moderate 15th, headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 9th of 18, 12 1/4l behind Trump Card (9-11) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Mar.
Political Policy (IRE) 5-1 (10-1) Mid-division, ridden and towards rear early straight, not clear run and switched left 1 1/2f out, kept on one pace inside final furlong, 6th of 9, 4 1/4l behind Miss Snossyboots (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Bruinneall (IRE) 20-1 (9-11) Held up in mid-division, ridden 2f out, progress and slightly hampered 1 1/2f out, stayed on into 3rd 1f out, kept on to press leaders inside final furlong, held close home, 2nd of 12, 1/2l behind Rockfish (9-13) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Mystique Heights 12-1 (9-6) Slightly impeded start, soon raced in moderate 6th, headway straight, kept on same pace without threatening from over 1f out, 4th of 18, 6l behind Trump Card (9-11) at Navan 1m 5f hcp gd in Mar.
Monaco Rose 8-1 (9-1) Tracked leaders 3f, towards rear, outpaced over 2f out, ridden and stayed on into modest 4th inside final furlong, no chance with leaders, 4th of 7, 11 3/4l behind Rare Groove (9-6) at Hamilton 1m 3f hcp (5) gd in Aug.
Union Gap (IRE) 5-1 (9-4) Soon disputed lead, headed 2f out, one pace after, 3rd of 14, 8 1/4l behind Conron (10-0) at Clonmel 2m hcp Yielding in Apr.
El Tren (IRE) 14-1 (9-10) Pushed along and reminder early, soon tracked leaders and raced in 6th, 8th before halfway, one pace from before straight, 11th of 17, 9 3/4l behind Carol's Return (8-13) at Galway 1m 4f hcp sft in Oct.
Sbraase 4-1fav (8-12) In touch, ridden and headway over 2f out, hung right and chased clear winner over 1f out, kept on same pace, 2nd of 9, 9l behind Country'n'western (9-2) at Southwell 1m 6f hcp (5) pol in Dec.
Strange Notions (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Towards rear, headway 3 out and went 4th next where slightly hampered, pushed along in 3rd approaching last, kept on one pace run-in, 3rd of 12, 2 1/2l behind Kingston Girl (11-7) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f mdn gd in Jan.
Loudest Whisper (IRE) 9-1 (9-2) Soon prominent, 4th approaching straight, one pace from over 1f out, 8th of 14, 6l behind Cork Harbour (8-12) at Clonmel 1m 2f hcp Yielding in Apr.
Paula's Prayer (IRE) 50-1 (8-8) Mid-division on outer, pushed along and no extra approaching straight, weakened, ridden and drifted left 1f out, 10th of 11, 25 1/2l behind Black Label (9-3) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in Mar.
Poitin 25-1 (8-11) Tracked leaders, 3rd halfway, ridden under 2f out and under pressure in 2nd over 1f out, kept on one pace, no impression on winner final 100 yards, 2nd of 9, 1/2l behind Miss Snossyboots (10-0) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
