in rear, headway 3 out, 12th next and soon ridden, 7th at last, kept on same pace run-in
mid-division, slightly hampered at 4th, closer 5th and mistake 3 out, ridden entering straight, 6th at last, no extra
in rear, slight mistake 2nd, ridden 2 out, soon no impression, kept on one pace
tracked leaders, ridden 4 out, soon weakened quickly
mid-division, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, pulled up injured after 7th
mid-division, slight mistake 3rd and pushed along, dropped to rear and pushed along 7th, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, headway 3 out, 5th next, ridden in 3rd entering straight, 2nd at last, disputed lead inside final furlong, stayed on well, led at line
disputed lead, headed 4th, disputed lead again 3 out, soon ridden, headed 2 out, soon weakened
mid-division, 8th 3 out, headway into close 2nd briefly 2 out, soon ridden and weakened
mid-division, ridden 5 out, soon weakened, pulled up before 3 out
tracked leaders, slight mistake 4th and pushed along, ridden 4 out, no impression from next
mid-division early, mistake 2nd and reminders, soon dropped to rear and never travelled thereafter, never a factor
tracked leaders on outer, ridden in 9th 2 out, soon no impression
mid-division on inner, ridden in 8th 2 out, soon no impression
rear of mid-division, short of room 3 out, progress on inner next, ridden entering straight, went 4th at last, kept on in 3rd inside final furlong
rear of mid-division on outer, good headway 3 out, led travelling well 2 out, ridden approaching last, not fluent at last, strongly pressed and joined inside final furlong, kept on well, headed at line
mid-division on inner, progress into 4th 4 out, soon ridden, weakened from 2 out, pulled up before last
in rear, ridden 2 out, some progress into 9th at last, no extra
mid-division, close 7th travelling well on outer 2 out, headway into 2nd and ridden entering straight, 3rd at last, no extra inside final furlong
towards rear, no impression from 3 out, some modest late progress
in rear, ridden in 13th 2 out, kept on same pace
mid-division, ridden in 11th 2 out, no impression
disputed lead, led 4th, joined 4 out, ridden and headed next, soon weakened quickly
tracked leaders, 2nd and bad mistake 6th, improved to dispute lead 4 out, ridden and headed 2 out, soon weakened quickly
Minella Awards took this a year ago but has only raced once subsequently and is 8lb higher, though he wouldn't have been sent from the UK without some optimism. Jammin Masters is another traveller who is likely to attract attention on his hat-trick bid as he overcame a bad mistake when making all at Wincanton. Willie Mullins and Gordon Elliott have nine runners between them. The former may be best served by Ainsi Va La Vie, who has been finding graded company too much to handle since an easy maiden victory at Thurles in November and comes here relatively fresh. Elliott's best chances appears to lie with GLENLOE and Folsom Blue and though the latter, who has been going well over fences and is 16lb lower back over timber, is greatly respected it's the former who gets the nod to go one better than his nose defeat by stable companion Delta Work in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham.
Minella Awards (IRE) 6-1 (11-1) Mid-division on outside, outpaced 4 out, soon weakened and pulled up, at Haydock 2m 7f hcp (1) hvy in Nov.
Glenloe (IRE) 9-2fav (10-8) Tracked leaders, challenged between last 2, led narrowly when blundered last, ridden and headed narrowly flat, stayed on well in sustained duel with winner, just held, 2nd of 23, shd behind Delta Work (10-10) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Last Goodbye (IRE) 8-1 (11-6) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, never going pace to threaten leaders, 10th of 22, 24l behind The Storyteller (11-4) at Cheltenham 2m 5f hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Burren Life (IRE) 12-1 (11-5) Chased leaders early, lost position from 5th, pulled up before 6th, at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Dadsintrouble (IRE) 40-1 (10-7) Mid-division, lost place after 3 out, behind from next, tailed off, 22nd of 23, dist behind Delta Work (10-10) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Dicey O'reilly (IRE) 14-1 (11-10) Soon raced in 2nd, not always fluent jumping, pushed along to close approaching straight, on terms approaching last, soon headed and no impression, 5th of 7, 9 1/4l behind Tower Bridge (11-8) at Leopardstown 2m 6f (1) sft in Feb.
Jammin Masters (IRE) 7-2 (11-10) Made all, mistake 6th, drawing clear when drifted left last, stayed on, comfortably, won at Wincanton 2m 5f hcp (3) hvy in Apr beating Brynmawr (11-7) by 4l, 10 ran.
A Great View (IRE) 12-1 (10-6) Mid-division, blundered 2 out, ridden and headway under pressure before last, kept on, not reach leaders, 6th of 23, 8 1/4l behind Delta Work (10-10) at Cheltenham 3m hcp (1) sft in Mar.
Ah Littleluck (IRE) 10-1 (11-2) With leader, ridden before last, kept on to take 3rd place towards finish, 3rd of 20, 10 3/4l behind Mr Big Shot (11-5) at Aintree 3m 1f hcp (1) sft in Apr.
Gun Digger (IRE) 9-4jfav (11-4) Soon raced in 3rd, slight mistake 9th and pushed along, 4th before next, no impression 3 out, weakened and pulled up before last, at Clonmel 2m 6f hvy in Mar.
Screaming Rose (IRE) 5-4fav (11-5) Towards rear, slow jump 3rd, good progress from 3 out and soon went 3rd, slow jump next and soon bumped, ridden and hampered last, no impression and kept on into 2nd closing stages, 2nd of 10, 4 1/2l behind Newsworthy (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 6f gd in Jul.
Folsom Blue (IRE) 11-1 (10-3) Mid-division early, impeded 7th, 11th from 12th, improved to chase leaders 6 out, headway and hampered at last, stayed on well run-in, finished 5th, promoted to 4th, 5th of 30, 1 1/2l behind General Principle (10-0) at Fairyhouse 3m 5f hcp hvy in Apr.
Kate Appleby Shoes (IRE) 7-2 (11-0) Tracked leader in 2nd when very slow 1st and dropped to rear, slow 2nd and reminders, detached after next, slow again 4th and pulled up, at Limerick 2m 7f (1) hvy in Mar.
Miles To Memphis (IRE) 12-1 (10-12) Mid-division early, 10th after 5th, went 5th approaching straight, chased winner and slight mistake last, kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 20, 5 1/2l behind Ah Littleluck (10-10) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Polar Present (IRE) 25-1 (11-0) Mid-division early, 7th approaching 5th, no extra and eased into straight, 15th of 18, dist behind Alletrix (10-1) at Leopardstown 2m 2f hcp sft in Feb.
De Name Escapes Me (IRE) 20-1 (10-4) Chased leaders early, no extra and not fluent 2 out, eased straight, pulled up before last, at Leopardstown 2m hcp sft in Feb.
Ainsi Va La Vie (FR) 6-1 (10-13) Mid-division, ridden after 3 out, no impression from 2 out, never a factor, 6th of 11, 28 1/2l behind Laurina (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 2f (1) hvy in Jan.
Didero Vallis (FR) 20-1 (11-2) Chased leaders, 6th halfway, ridden in 5th entering straight, no impression in 4th 2 out, kept on one pace into 3rd run-in, 3rd of 17, 12 1/4l behind Ministerforsport (11-7) at Cork 2m 3f hcp Soft - Heavy in Apr.
Monotype (IRE) 7-1 (11-1) Held up in rear of mid-division, pushed along on outer in 6th 3 out, went moderate 4th and ridden 2 out, plenty to do in moderate 3rd at last, stayed on strongly run-in to lead at line, won at Navan 2m hcp hvy in Mar beating Dis Donc (11-4) by ns, 9 ran.
Orion D'Aubrelle (FR) 33-1 (10-8) Raced in 12th early, no extra 3 out, tailed off, 14th of 19, dist behind Low Sun (10-2) at Fairyhouse 2m hcp sft in Apr.
Admiral Brian (IRE) 8-1 (11-12) Held up towards rear, some headway on outer after 2 out, no impression approaching straight, no extra, 7th of 14, dist behind Seskinane (10-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Moonshine Bay (IRE) 14-1 (10-13) Mid-division early, 14th after 5th, no extra from before 3 out and pulled up before 2 out, at Fairyhouse 2m 6f hcp hvy in Apr.
Art Of Security (IRE) 33-1 (10-1) Held up, soon towards rear, good headway from before final hurdle, chased leaders and kept on without threatening straight, 5th of 29, 12 3/4l behind Mine Now (11-0) at Leopardstown 3m hcp sft in Dec.
Stoneford (IRE) 13-8fav (11-12) Tracked leader, 2nd at 7th, travelled well to lead approaching straight, led narrowly 3 out, ridden after 2 out, not fluent at last, kept on, won at Cork 3m mdn hvy in Apr beating Robin The Hare (11-12) by 6l, 10 ran.
The Kings Baby (IRE) 10-1 (10-4) Led early, 3rd from 4th, on terms 6th, headed before straight, soon no extra, 10th of 15, dist behind Diamond Cauchois (10-12) at Navan 2m 4f hcp hvy in Dec.
Cassells Rock (IRE) 33-1 (8-5) Held up in rear of mid-division, ran freely, pushed along and no extra early straight, never a factor, 11th of 12, 13 3/4l behind Financial Conduct (9-8) at Dundalk 1m 4f hcp pol in Apr.
Rooster Byron (IRE) 5-1 (11-11) Chased leaders, 4th halfway, improved to challenge entering straight, led before 2 out, ridden clear before last, slight mistake last, kept on strongly run-in, won at Limerick 3m hcp hvy in Apr beating Spancil Hill (11-8) by 14l, 13 ran.
Hey Little Boy (GER) 5-1 (11-2) Chased leader in 2nd, reminders halfway, not fluent 3 out and soon ridden, dropped to rear and no extra from last, last of 5, 18 3/4l behind Game Of War (11-4) at Downpatrick 2m 3f sft in Mar.
