led, strongly pressed from 3 out, headed last, no chance with winner, kept on under pressure
tracked leaders in 3rd, improved into 2nd 4 out, challenged next, close 3rd under pressure last, kept on same pace
tracked leaders in 5th, took closer order after 4 out, 3rd travelling best 2 out, led last, ridden clear, easily
tracked leaders in 6th, no extra from before 3 out
in touch in 4th, 3rd 3 out, soon ridden and no impression, 4th and one pace from before last
always behind, weakened after 4 out, tailed off
held up towards rear, not fluent jumping, kept on without threatening from 2 out
not fluent jumping, soon trailing in rear, pulled up after 5 out
chased leader in 2nd, slight mistake 2nd, 3rd 4 out, ridden and lost touch before next
Diophas disappointed when favourite behind Hampstead Heath at Tipperary and is taking his time fulfilling potential over fences. Tribes And Banners attracted good support on his chasing bow at Tipperary and only gave backers one anxious moment when making a slight mistake as he led at the last. There's more to come from Charlie Swan's charge though he may have to give best to GRAND OPERA on this occasion. Gordon Elliott's flat and hurdles winner could hardly have been more impressive on his chasing debut at Ballinrobe where he came home strongly to beat Flag Of Honour. He looks certain to improve for the run and can shake off the attentions of the more experienced Echo Bob, an easy winner on fast ground at Tramore before a decent run behind the prolific Adajal on this track.
Echo Bob (IRE) 5-1 (11-4) In touch in rear, 5th approaching 5 out, 4th next, 3rd 2 out, 2nd at last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in, 2nd of 6, 6l behind Adajal (10-8) at Roscommon 2m hcp chs 0-123 gf in May.
Grand Opera (IRE) 4-1 (11-12) Chased leaders, closer in 2nd 4 out, led and stayed on best late run-in, won at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gd beating Flag Of Honour (11-7) by 2 1/2l, 15 ran.
Tribes And Banner (IRE) 9-2 (11-9) Mid-division, 6th halfway, good headway into 2nd 2 out, led before last where not fluent, stayed on well run-in, won at Tipperary 2m 1f beg chase gf beating Red Kingdom (11-12) by 5l, 16 ran.
Coole West Ruby (IRE) 33-1 (10-5) Soon led, ridden and headed before 4 out, weakened and tailed off, 24th of 25, well behind Whats Up Gorden (10-11) at Punchestown 2m 2f hcp hdl 8Evens09 gd in May.
Diophas (GER) 11-4fav (11-12) Tracked leaders, 4th 5 out, 2nd entering straight, 4th and no impression from before last, 4th of 13, 13l behind Hampstead Heath (10-11) at Tipperary 2m 4f beg chs gf in Apr.
Golden Barrell (IRE) 25-1 (10-12) Tracked leaders, 2nd at 7th, soon on terms, not fluent 3 out, no extra next, 5th of 6, 42l behind Quiet Word (11-4) at Ballinrobe 2m 4f nov hdl gd.
Up The Reds (IRE) 50-1 (11-12) Unseated rider and ran loose before start, slowly away, towards rear, bad mistake and unseated rider 6 out, in a race won by Mayo Abbey (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f beg chase gd, 14 ran.
Wise Old Owl (IRE) Beneficial gelding out of Mother Superior.
Grantsville (GER) 14-1 (11-7) Mid-division, bad mistake 2nd, soon towards rear, tailed off, 12th of 15, well behind Grand Opera (11-12) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f beg chs gd.
Martello Star (IRE) 12-1 (11-7) Mid-division, 9th halfway, headway to 7th before 4 out, ridden and no extra before 3 out, 8th of 14, well behind Whats Up Gorden (11-9) at Downpatrick 2m 2f beg chs gd in Oct.
Ireland's Call (IRE) 7-1 (11-9) Mid-division, 8th on outer halfway, no extra after 3 out, 9th of 16, 33l behind Tribes And Banner (11-9) at Tipperary 2m 1f beg chase gf.
