soon prominent, led approaching 6th, joined 8th, headed before straight, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
mid-division, 8th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
soon mid-division, closer in 6th before straight, 5th 2 out, ridden to chase winner last, no impression and kept on same pace run-in
soon towards rear, 10th approaching 5 out, no extra from next and pulled up before 3 out
soon tracked leaders, slight mistake 4 out, no impression and kept on same pace from before last
soon towards rear, no extra when hampered 3 out, tailed off
towards rear, ridden into 9th before straight, soon no impression, kept on same pace without threatening
soon mid-division, 9th approaching 5 out, ridden in 7th before straight, kept on same pace without threatening from before last
led, headed approaching 6th, on terms again 8th, in front before straight, ridden clear before last, soon reduced lead and stayed on well run-in
waited with towards rear, still plenty to do when fell 3 out
soon mid-division, 11th approaching 5 out, ridden from next, no impression and kept on without threatening from 3 out
chased leaders, 4th before straight, every chance in 3rd when mistake 3 out, soon no impression and kept on same pace
chased leaders, 6th 4 out, soon no extra and pulled up before 3 out
towards rear, some headway in 10th before straight, soon no impression under pressure, kept on same pace
soon tracked leaders, 5th before straight, no extra and kept on same pace from before 2 out
KILFLORA hasn't done as well as expected over fences with just one success to his credit but this looks his trip and he can gain his second success. He looked the likely winner at Kilbeggan last time but found the 3m1f taxing his stamina and this is more like it. Byerley Bear was fortunate to score at Cork last month when left in the lead at the last and, as that was over the minimum trip, he's not certain to last out here. De Dodger looks a big threat as he may have made a winning chasing debut at Clonmel but for unseating his rider at the last and made no mistake on his second start over fences at Cork. Sumkindasuprstar has been finding 3m too far since scoring at Clonmel in February and can get involved along with Onzo Mor, who won over the C&D in September and has only raced twice subsequently.
Majestic Oak (FR) 16-1 (10-13) Always towards rear, 13th of 15, well behind Any Bets (9-3) at Down Royal 2m 4f hcp chs gd.
King Ali (IRE) 16-1 (11-4) Prominent, led from 5th, joined 2 out, headed last, no extra and kept on same pace run-in, 3rd of 20, 3l behind Viaduct Joey (10-12) at Galway 2m 6f hcp hdl 8Evens23 hvy in Oct.
Kilflora 14-1 (11-8) Settled on inner, 5th halfway, headway into 3rd approaching 3 out, travelling best to lead before last, ridden early run-in and found little under pressure, headed closing stages, 3rd of 11, 2 1/4l behind Galant Ferns (11-12) at Kilbeggan 3m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gs.
Byerley Bear (IRE) 6-4fav (11-12) Prominent, in front at 3rd, jumped a little left 3 out, pressed and joined next, left clear and stayed on well from last, won at Cork 2m beg chase sft in Apr beating Ferris Bueller (11-12) by 4 1/2l, 10 ran.
Jewel Of The West (IRE) 20-1 (10-10) Mid-division best, weakened before halfway, pulled up before 10th, in a race won by Mister Farmer (9-12) at Fairyhouse 3m 1f hcp chs 0-135 gs in Apr, 15 ran.
Arkendale (IRE) 33-1 (11-7) Soon towards rear, no impression and kept on same pace approaching 2 out, 9th of 18, 28l behind Outlaw Pete (11-10) at Punchestown 3m crs cntry chs (5yo+) hvy in Apr.
Hidden Diamond (IRE) 20-1 (11-10) Soon towards rear, closer in 7th after 4 out, kept on same pace under pressure without threatening from next, 5th of 11, 18l behind Carlito Brigante (11-4) at Killarney 2m 6f nov chs gd.
Prince Of Milan (IRE) 18-1 (11-6) Mid-division, 8th 4 out, ridden and no impression next, kept on one pace, 5th of 20, 50l behind Caduceus (10-11) at Fairyhouse 2m 6f nov hcp chs 0-123 gs in Apr.
Sumkindasuprstar (IRE) 12-1 (9-7) Tracked leaders, 4th halfway, ridden after 4 out, no impression in 6th early straight, kept on one pace, 6th of 14, 10l behind Caduceus (10-2) at Punchestown 3m 1f hcp chs 0-150 sft.
Salute Him (IRE) 8-1 (11-5) Soon struggling, always towards rear, last of 13, 34l behind Paddy O Dee (9-11) at Ballinrobe 2m 1f hcp chs 0-123 gd.
Onzo Mor (IRE) 14-1 (10-4) Soon mid-division, no extra from before 3 out, tailed off, 13th of 15, well behind Golanbrook (11-4) at Wexford 2m 4f hcp hdl 8Evens23 gf in Apr.
Clicksnmortar (IRE) 16-1 (11-9) Waited with, 10th approaching 7 out, no danger and kept on from after 3 out, 5th of 13, 15l behind Gimli's Rock (11-12) at Limerick 2m 1f beg chs.
Doc O'donnell (IRE) 14-1 (10-12) Chased leaders, improved to be close up before 3 out, no extra next, tailed off, 11th of 12, well behind Good Luck Chuck (9-11) at Wexford 3m 1f hcp chs 0-116 gf in Apr.
Keoghs Bar (IRE) 20-1 (10-5) Always towards rear, pulled up before 2 out, in a race won by Burnt Oil Babe (10-7) at Punchestown 2m 4f hcp chs 0-130 in Oct, 17 ran.
Information (IRE) 25-1 (11-9) Mid-division, weakened from 2 out (usual 4 out), behind straight, tailed off, 10th of 11, well behind D's Trix (10-12) at Clonmel 2m 4f hcp chs 0-109 gd in Apr.
Pontiac (FR) 25-1 (9-12) Prominent, 2nd halfway, ridden and no extra from 2 out, left moderate 5th after last, 5th of 12, 26l behind Like Your Style (10-3) at Punchestown 2m 5f hcp chs sft.
De Dodger (IRE) 9-2fav (11-5) Mid-division, progress into 3rd travelling well entering straight 2nd 3 out, ridden to lead after 2 out, stayed on well from last, won at Cork 2m 4f beg chase gd in Apr beating Island Peak (11-5) by 5l, 15 ran.
Inis Ceithleann (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Held up in rear, headway into moderate 7th 3 out, ridden and no impression before next, kept on one pace, 6th of 13, 20l behind Devil's Elbow (11-5) at Down Royal 2m 4f beg chase gf.
Victrix Gale (IRE) 6-1 (11-5) Always towards rear, 9th of 12, well behind Dun Masc (11-5) at Downpatrick 2m 5f hcp chs 0-102 gd in Mar.
