tracked leaders in 4th, not fluent 5 out and 4 out, 4th when left 3rd and slightly hampered 3 out, soon ridden, 3rd and no impression on leaders from 2 out
tracked leaders on outer, 3rd when left 2nd 3 out, ridden from next, strongly pressed leader at last, stayed on well run-in to lead close home
in rear, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
always towards rear, behind when slight mistake 3 out, never a factor
always behind, pushed along brielfy 5th, no impression from 3 out, never a factor
tracked leaders, 2nd 5 out, left in front 3 out, ridden after 2 out, strongly pressed when slight mistake at last, headed and no extra close home
mid-division, 6th when left 5th 3 out, soon pushed along, no impression on leaders from 2 out
tracked leader in 2nd, slight mistake 1st, lost position from 7th, 5th when left 4th 3 out, soon ridden and no impression
THREE STARS did very well over hurdles winning a Grade 3 at Navan in November but he's always been destined for a career over fences and this looks a fair starting point. The Plan Man has won twice over hurdles but his overall form suggests he should have won more. He hasn't scored since 2014 but he's run some good races in stiff handicaps and looks a real threat. Smiler also scored twice over timber and has a bumper victory to his credit though he's making his chasing bow at an advanced age and the younger Baily Cloud looks more of a threat. Mouse Morris' six-year-old has been contesting Grade 1 races since completing a double in October and jumping fences should be his game.
Akito (FR) 50-1 (11-12) Always towards rear, ridden and no impression 2 out, weakened before last, 10th of 11, dist behind Woodland Opera (11-12) at Punchestown 2m 4f Good - Yielding in Apr.
Baily Cloud (IRE) 66-1 (11-10) Tracked leaders, 2nd halfway, pushed along in 6th 2 out, soon no extra, tailed off, 7th of 9, dist behind Jer's Girl (10-6) at Punchestown 2m 4f Yielding in Apr.
Danequest (IRE) 11-2 (9-0) Went slightly left from stalls, mid-division and 8th 6f out, switched right to outer over 2f out, soon ridden and no impression from 1f out, 9th of 13, 4 1/4l behind My Manekineko (8-11) at Dundalk 2m hcp pol in May.
Laudatory 25-1 (11-12) Tracked leaders, mistake and unseated rider 8th, at Killarney 2m 1f gd in May.
Shamar (FR) 25-1 (9-13) Soon close up, 3rd early, on terms halfway, soon led, pushed along over 2f out, soon headed, no extra and eased inside final furlong, 13th of 14, 17 1/2l behind Synopsis (9-11) at Roscommon 1m 4f hcp Yielding in May.
Smiler (IRE) 9-2 (11-2) Led, 3 lengths clear halfway, reduced advantage 4 out, not fluent 3 out, under pressure and headed last, weakened run-in, 5th of 9, 9 3/4l behind Copy That (9-12) at Galway 2m hcp gd in Oct.
The Plan Man (IRE) 12-1 (11-2) Soon tracked leaders, no impression from before 2 out, one pace, 10th of 16, 13 1/4l behind Ancient Sands (10-7) at Killarney 2m 1f hcp gd in May.
Three Stars (IRE) 50-1 (11-4) Tracked leaders on outside, ridden when not fluent 3 out, soon weakened, well behind when blundered last, 8th of 11, dist behind Buveur D'air (11-4) at Aintree 2m (1) gs in Apr.
My Betty (IRE) 25-1 (11-5) Led, slight mistake 3rd, not fluent 3 out, soon ridden, headed before last, 4th at last, no impression run-in, 6th of 13, 20 3/4l behind Heron Heights (11-12) at Kilbeggan 2m 4f gd in May.
Cillian's Well (IRE) 16-1 (11-5) Led and disputed, headed 5th, ridden and no extra after 3 out, 12th of 18, 32 3/4l behind Dixie Highway (10-13) at Clonmel 2m hcp gd in May.
