held up in mid-division, outpaced 3 out, mistake next, kept on flat, went 3rd close home, no chance with leading duo
chased leaders, weakened 6th, soon ridden and behind, tailed off
chased leaders, pushed along before 3 out, weakened quickly after 3 out, tailed off
chased leader until approaching 2 out, weakened soon after 2 out
mid-division, headway 6th, went 3rd after 3 out until 2 out, weakened between last 2
always towards rear, never involved
mid-division, outpaced 6th, rallied on outside last, kept on flat, went 4th close home, never nearer
led, hit 2 out, joined and went right last, soon ridden headed final 75 yards, flattered by proximity to winner
always behind, last and struggling before 6th, tailed off
behind, reminders after 3rd, headway approaching 3 out, ridden and beaten before next
always towards rear, never on terms
held up in mid-division, steady headway 6th, went 2nd on bit 2 out, upsides last, led final 75 yards, hard held
mid-division on inside, ridden and outpaced 3 out, plugging on and no chance when hit last
chased leaders, went 3rd 2 out, driven one pace and no chance with leading duo before last, lost 2 places close home
Andreo Bambaleo was raised 6lb after winning at Market Rasen and may not be suited by the drop in distance. Cool Baranca is still on a decent mark, despite a win at Ayr in April, while Glencree has been knocking on the door and Latin Connection can't be ignored. The four-year-old Busted Tycoon also catches the eye at the foot of the weights after springing a surprise at Tramore but the vote goes to KNOCKLAYDE VIC. After a promising reappearance at Fairyhouse, he was very well backed in a competitive handicap at Punchestown last month. Having travelled strongly, he couldn't quicken approaching the last so the drop in distance here may well be in his favour.
Malin Bay (IRE) 20-1 (10-11) Held up in touch, headwaty and chasing leaders when mistake 2 out, 3rd and hit last, kept on flat, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Bar De Ligne (11-5) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-140 (3) gs in Apr.
Door Boy (IRE) 22-1 (11-4) Prominent, lost place 6th, ridden after 10th, well behind 13th, pulled up before 4 out, in a race won by Lexicon Lad (10-11) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 (3) gd in May, 14 ran.
Overpriced 17-2 (11-5) Held up in touch, outpaced 3 out, never on terms, weakened before last, 5th of 7, 25l behind Baccalaureate (10-8) at Hexham 2m hcp hdl 0-120 (4) gf.
Dj Milan (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Prominent, led after 7th, not fluent 3 out, driven and headed when jumped right last, one pace flat, 3rd of 13, 6l behind Bondage (11-3) at Perth 3m hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in Sep.
Glencree (IRE) 5-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, mistake 3rd, led after 3 out, driven clear 2 out, headed after last, no extra, 2nd of 9, 1 3/4l behind Fitandproperjob (9-9) at Market Rasen 2m 1f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Latin Connection (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Held up, headway on inside 7th, ridden approaching 3 out, one pace from next, 4th of 9, 5l behind Overpriced (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May.
Andreo Bambaleo 10-3fav (10-0) In rear, headway after 3 out, ridden before last, led run-in, kept on well, won at Market Rasen 3m hcp hdl 0-135 (3) gd in May beating Hada Men (11-9) by 1 1/4l, 8 ran.
Strongpoint (IRE) 20-1 (11-2) Waited with, no impression from before 3 out, kept on same pace, 12th of 19, 26l behind Shanpallas (10-12) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp hdl 80-116 gd in May.
Parson's Punch 10-1 (10-9) Tracked leaders, not fluent 4th, ridden after next, no impression when hampered 2 out, 5th of 7, 31l behind Bow Badger (11-3) at Perth 2m hcp hdl 0-130 (3) gd in May.
Knocklayde Vic (IRE) 10-3fav (11-12) Mid-division, travelled well in 8th after 3 out, ridden 2 out, no impression in 7th entering straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 22, 17l behind Cool Oscar (11-5) at Punchestown 3m hcp hdl 80-102 gd in May.
Cool Baranca (GER) 7-1 (10-2) Tracked leader until 1st, prominent, lost place 3 out, stayed on from 2 out, kept on flat, 3rd of 9, 8l behind Kayaan (11-5) at Market Rasen 2m 3f hcp hdl 0-125 (3) gd in May.
Busted Tycoon (IRE) 14-1 (10-9) Settled towards rear, headway 4 out and 3rd before next, much closer 2 out and ridden before last, kept on well under pressure run-in to lead on line, won at Tramore 2m 4yo mdn hdl in Apr beating Age Of Glory (10-13) by hd, 12 ran.
Cruachan (IRE) 10-1 (10-6) Mid-division, not fluent 5th, headway approaching 7th, close 3rd after 3 out, disputing 4th and beaten when mistake last, no extra flat, 5th of 13, 13l behind Jumbo John (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f mdn hdl (5) gd in May.
Urban Kode (IRE) 4-1 (9-9) Prominent, went 2nd 5th, took narrow lead when fell 2 out, in a race won by Overpriced (11-0) at Perth 2m 4f hcp hdl 0-110 (4) gd in May, 9 ran.
